BACKGROUND: Patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) frequently manifest sleep disturbances and psychological morbidity. This study examined associations between cerebral activation patterns, sleep quality, and psychologic…
INTRODUCTION: Infertility is on the rise among couples of reproductive age globally. In Uganda, while the prevalence of infertility has varied in recent studies due to differences in definitions and measures used, there is growing evidence …
BACKGROUND: Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) in women is a complicated disease. Psychosocial elements like stress, trauma, and mental illnesses frequently impact CPP in women. A biopsychosocial strategy emphasizing the integration of psychosocial …
BACKGROUND: Symptoms of endometriosis often emerge during adolescence and intensify in early adulthood, critical periods for educational and career development. However, evidence on its impact on women’s broader life trajectories, particula…
BACKGROUND: Since its initial development, the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) has been translated into various languages, including Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Thai, Spanish, and Swedish, but no Italian translations are currently ava…
BACKGROUND: Jordan is a collectivist society where fertility is rated highly. Hysterectomy, therefore, has the potential to negatively impact a woman's standing in a collectivist society leading to increased levels of anxiety and stress. P…
INTRODUCTION: Given the prevalence of Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in the community and the limited number of studies on the impact of psychological factors on the sexual health of affected women, this study aimed to investigate the …
BACKGROUND: Migraine is a neurological disease that has several physical and psychological complications, which is characterized by disability and impaired quality of life. AIMS: The aim of this study was to explore the mediating role of p…
BACKGROUND: Unpleasant experiences of dysmenorrhea can lead to increased anxiety. The anxiety associated with dysmenorrhea is a pain-related anxiety which might reduce the efficacy of medication as well as enhance the perception of pain. Th…