International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

OBJECTIVE: To compare robotic-assisted laparoscopy (RAL) and laparoscopy (LPS) for intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, and functional results after a 6-month follow-up period among patients having undergone excision of deep endometri…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between soluble adhesion molecules (sE-cadherin, sE-selectin, sICAM-1, sVCAM-1) in serum and peritoneal fluid and pelvic pain in infertile women with endometriosis. METHODS: This observational stud…

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy (SHIP) is defined as sudden, nontraumatic intraperitoneal bleeding that occurs during pregnancy or up to 42 days postpartum. The incidence ranges between 4 and 4.9 per 100 000 births. Although seen ra…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the association between dietary intake of niacin and vitamin B6 and the prevalence of endometriosis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2006. METHODS:…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of the sonographic identification of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) in women presenting with complaints suggestive of DIE. Sonography findings were correlated with subsequent surgical exploration, …

OBJECTIVE: The non-pregnant uterus shows an intrinsic contractility pattern, actively involved in early reproductive processes. Uterine contractility is characterized by endometrial waves that originate from the junctional zone and varies t…

OBJECTIVE: In the present study, we aimed to compare serum CK-MM levels in patients with and without adenomyosis and to investigate whether CK-MM level can be a non-invasive marker for myometrial damage due to adenomyosis. MATERIALS AND ME…

An accessory cavitated uterine mass (or malformation) (ACUM) is an isolated cystic uterine lesion located at the lateral aspect of the myometrium just below the insertion of the round ligament. Often the source of severe dysmenorrhea and pe…

OBJECTIVE: Ureteral endometriosis has an incidence of 0.1% to 1%. The type of surgery required is either conservative (ureterolysis) or radical treatment, depending on the degree of ureter infiltration. The incidence of intraoperative and p…

OBJECTIVE: To examine demographic and obstetrical factors that are associated with adhesion formation following cesarean delivery. METHODS: We conducted a population-based study that included all women over 18 years og age who underwent tw…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC) is difficult to diagnose because of its low incidence, uncertain risk factors, and the absence of effective markers. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of E…

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is common, often debilitating, and may affect over 50% of reproductive-aged women and girls. Whereas AUB is a collection of symptoms that include intermenstrual bleeding and abnormalities in period duration, …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of barbed suture (BS) and conventional suture (CS) on perioperative conditions and ovarian function in the excision of ovarian mature cystic teratoma (MCT) by laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS). …

Synopsis Dienogest appears not to have any adverse breast effects on women of reproductive age.

Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disorder that affects many women. Constant treatments and contraception changes affect women looking for solutions to treat and limit the problems caused by endometriosis. The current narrative revie…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of chronic endometritis (CE) in women with minimal/mild endometriosis and to analyze whether CE affects their pregnancy outcomes. METHODS: This retrospective study included 201 inferti…

Obtaining medical consent preoperatively is one of the key steps in preparing for surgery, and is an important step in informed decision making with the patient. According to good medical practice guidelines, doctors are required to have th…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) classification of different clinical symptoms and corresponding therapeutic efficacy in adenomyosis patients. METHODS: From January 2015 to October 202…

OBJECTIVE: To compare safety and effectiveness of two-different directions of suturing the posterior vaginal breach (horizontal [Ho] vs vertical [Ve]) in women undergoing recto-vaginal endometriosis (RVE) nodule resection. METHODS: A multi…

Endometriosis should be diagnosed as early as possible in the continuum of care; but substantial delays of approximately 6-8 years between symptom onset and endometriosis diagnosis have been widely reported. With the purpose of improving th…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of having an ovarian cyst and undergoing cystectomy on the expression of ovarian reserve markers among adolescent females who live in Armenia. METHODS: We conducted a prospective …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of the long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) long protocol on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes of patients with endometriosis (EMs). METHODS: This retrospective cohort study wa…

Peng-Hui Wang, an editorial board member at the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, had no role in the peer review process or decision to publish this article. The other authors declare that they have no conflicts of interes…

OBJECTIVE: To enhance evidence-based knowledge on long-term sequalae in patients with surgically corrected obstructing Müllerian anomalies. METHODS: This long-term case-control study included patients with menstrual outflow obstruction due…