Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the available evidence on the association between endocrine disruptors and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS: A search was conducted in the MEDLINE (via PubMed); Science direct, Scopus and LILIACS databases …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between high Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels and key outcomes of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). DATA SOURCES: …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the hemostatic profile of estetrol/drospirenone (E4/DRSP) compared with ethinylestradiol/drospirenone (EE/DRSP) in adult women. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) wa…

• Surgical outcomes in endometriosis vary substantially according to disease phenotype, symptom profile, and reproductive priorities. • Excisional surgery for ovarian endometriomas is associated with lower recurrence rates but carries a con…

OBJECTIVE: To translate and culturally validate the VALue of the UteruS (VALUS) instrument in Brazilian Portuguese language and to identify predictors for VALUS score. METHODS: A cross-sectional study (February to November 2024) at a terti…

OBJECTIVE: In vitro, fertilization is the primary treatment method for infertility. Follicular fluid analysis is an approach used to optimize the results of assisted reproductive techniques. Oxidative stress represents the imbalance between…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to to evaluate the frequency of ovarian involvement in endometrial cancer patients aged 50 years and younger, identify associated clinicopathological factors, and uniquely assess the role of the Systemic Immune-In…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is known as a chronic inflammatory disease. This study investigates the differences in the inflammatory response between endometriomas and benign ovarian cysts during the preoperative and postoperative periods. MET…

OBJECTIVE: To identify pain, sexual function, and quality of life patterns in women with endometriosis, taking into consideration the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) classification for endometriosis. METHODS: A cross-sect…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis pain is associated with inflammatory cytokines, such as leptin (LEP), through activation with its receptor (LEPR), and its expression can be influenced by the presence of genetic polymorphisms. Therefore, this study…

•Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is the leading cause of vaginal agenesis. •It is characterized by primary amenorrhea with typical adrenarche and telarche and may be associated with congenital urological and skeletal conditio…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis, a gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, affects millions of women worldwide. This study aimed to investigate neurotrimin (NTM)'s expression, a glycerophosph…

OBJECTIVE: Sexuality plays an important role in quality of life, and the postpartum period may negatively affect women's sexual function. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Sexual Quality of Life - Female (SQo…

OBJECTIVES: To translate and cross-culturally adapt the standard version of the WERF EPHect EPQ into Brazilian Portuguese and migrate it to an electronic version using REDCap. METHODS: The study included 120 women aged 18-50 years, with ha…

•Chronic pelvic pain is a common and complex condition that significantly affects women's quality of life. •Neuropathic pain and nociplastic pain are important components in the pain picture of these patients and should be considered in cli…

OBJECTIVE: The study investigates the influence of positive-approach counseling through both online and face-to-face group therapy on the sexual intimacy of women after benign complete abdominal hysterectomy, addressing challenges such as t…

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been evolving since 1978, with the number of techniques performed increasing over the years. Despite continued advances, some couples continue to have difficulties getting pregnant, and it has rece…

Endometriosis is a complex disease that affects 10-15% of women of reproductive age. Familial studies show that relatives of affected patients have a higher risk of developing the disease, implicating a genetic role for this disorder. Littl…