Reproductive health

BACKGROUND: A comprehensive sexuality education is evidenced to provide youth with the skills and knowledge required to promote sexual and reproductive health. Comprehensive sexuality education is recommended globally as an effective interv…

BACKGROUND: Infertility affects a significant proportion of couples worldwide, yet data from low- and middle-income countries, including Lebanon, remain limited. Cumulative live birth rates (CLBR) are a key indicator of assisted reproductiv…

BACKGROUND: Studies have highlighted potential non-contraceptive benefits from women’s use of hormonal, reversible contraceptive methods. Given the physiological pathways through which hormonal contraception may interact with menstruation, …

BACKGROUND: Menstrual cycle awareness is a critical yet frequently overlooked component of reproductive health; it shapes an individual’s ability to recognise changes in their cycle, seek timely medical care when needed, and make informed d…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disorder affecting nearly 10% of reproductive-age women, yet it remains substantially underdiagnosed. Limited health literacy, inadequate access to reliable information, and r…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder marked by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, often causing pelvic pain, irregular menstruation, and infertility. Despite ongoing research, timely diagnos…

IntroductionMenstrual health plays a crucial role in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, there is a gap addressing HRQoL in relation to broader aspects of menstrual health definition. This study aims to analyse the relationship…

BackgroundDysmenorrhea is a common gynaecological condition among young women, with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) recommended as first-line therapy. However, a substantial proportion of women experience inadequate pain reli…

BackgroundPrevious studies have suggested that the intrauterine system increases the risk of depression, particularly in adolescents. However, these studies relied on national registry data collected at a time when medical guidelines discou…

BACKGROUND: Limited research exists on the obstetric risk profiles of women in same-sex relationships (WSSR) undergoing childbirth. METHODS: Population-based cohort study including deliveries in the Swedish Stockholm-Gotland regions, Januar…

Contraceptive use is a key part of sexual and reproductive health for women, yet few studies have explored contraceptive use patterns in lesbian and bisexual women born between 1989 and 1995. Analysing data from an existing cohort study of …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a benign and chronic gynecological estrogen-dependent condition. Research findings have highlighted its impact on different aspects of women's lives. Enhancing quality of life and supporting the well-being of th…

BACKGROUND: Infertility is much more than a quality-of-life concern. Its consequences stream into public health domains such as psychological distress, social stigma and marital disagreements. The estimation of infertility is one of the mos…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive, and recurrent condition affecting women of reproductive age. Its negative impact on intimate relationships and sexual function has been reported in a substantial proportion of affected wo…

ObjectiveIVF/ICSI is associated with an increased risk of placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PAS). Invasive PAS can result in significant adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. This study investigates the impact of IVF/ICSI on the severity …

Research on the use of digital health interventions for the management of infertility is still emerging and remains understudied. This review syntheses cross-domain qualitative research on the use of digital fertility trackers. We identifie…

BackgroundOil-based contrast medium in hysterosalpingography has been recommended as an approach to improve fertility in recent years. However, this approach has rarely been applied to patients with unknown recurrent implantation failure (R…

BackgroundApproximately one in six people is experiencing infertility at some point in their lives. In response, health insurance coverage for infertility treatments has been strengthened. However, studies examining lifestyle factors that a…

IntroductionMenstrual inequity refers to the systematic and avoidable differences experienced by women and people who menstruate, based on having a menstrual cycle and menstruating. Given the paucity of prior research examining the impact o…

PurposeNumerous systematic reviews have examined the non-genetic factors associated with the risk of miscarriage. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct an umbrella review on non-genetic factors associated with the risk of miscarriage.Metho…

BACKGROUND: Endometrial thickness independently predicts pregnancy outcomes in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Thin endometrium always results in implantation failure and worse obstetric-neonatal outcomes. However, it has not been repo…

BackgroundInfertility is a growing global challenge that affects millions of people, and various factors influence female reproductive health. This study examined the association between inflammatory indicators, nutritional status, metaboli…

BackgroundGynecological diseases significantly impact the reproductive health in women of childbearing age (WCBA). However, there is currently a lack of analysis on the specific burden and forecast of common gynecological diseases for this …

RESEARCH QUESTION: Does surgical management of ovarian endometriomas improve in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)? DESIGN: This retrospective study analyzed 1,456 IVF/ICSI cycles from June 2017 to September …