BMC women's health

BACKGROUND: Reproductive health has broad implications for individuals, families, and society. This study aims to explore how an educational intervention, centered around PMT, can enhance reproductive health protective behaviors among femal…

BACKGROUND: Many studies have investigated the impact of nursing interventions on psychological factors such as anxiety and depression in infertile women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). However, the results have been inco…

OBJECTIVE: Infertility is a globally prevalent condition often accompanied by substantial psychological distress. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing infertility-re…

BACKGROUND: Despite proposed mechanisms hypotheses, the etiology of adenomyosis remains unclear. The limited efficacy of current therapeutic approaches may stem from insufficient understanding of its pathobiological underpinnings and the pr…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that affects various aspects of the women's lives, so considering its impacts and improving health-promoting lifestyle is important. The present study aimed to determine the assoc…

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent condition affecting a significant number of women globally. In Ethiopia, the intersection of cultural beliefs, limited health education, and resource availability may exacerbate challenges such as abs…

BACKGROUND: Reproductive health conditions present various challenges for women in all aspects of their lives, including in the workplace. This study explores the workplace experiences of employed women with reproductive healthcare needs ar…

BACKGROUND: Uterine leiomyomatosis and psoriasis are prevalent conditions and shared pathophysiological factors indicate a potential association. However, a direct correlation has not been established. We investigated the relationship betwe…

BACKGROUND: The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) reflects dietary antioxidant intake. Preliminary studies indicate that higher CDAI levels are associated with a lower prevalence of female infertility. However, the underlying mecha…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the current treatment status and management deficiencies of adenomyosis in Luzhou, China. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A small-scale observational cross-sectional study of patients whose imaging suggests adenomyosis from J…

BACKGROUND: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is defined as excessive menstrual blood loss that negatively affects physical, emotional, social, and quality of life (QoL) of women at reproductive age. The aim of this systematic scoping review w…

BACKGROUND: Domestic abuse (DA) and perimenopause are each known to profoundly impact women's health, yet their intersection remains largely unexplored. This study reveals how these experiences collide to create unique vulnerabilities and u…

BACKGROUND: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is frequently the indicating symptom of an underlying bleeding disorder. The self-administered bleeding assessment tool (self-BAT) provides an overview of the bleeding history and indication of a b…

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine adhesions (IUAs) is a gynecological condition with a poor therapeutic prognosis, that severely threatens the fertility and the reproductive physiology and psychological health of women. Our previous research on the …

INTRODUCTION: Unexplained infertility (UI) affects 15–30% of infertile couples. This can be a very distressing experience for couples and challenging for clinicians because the diagnostic evidence is still weak. This study aimed to determin…

OBJECTIVE: The malposition of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) can have a considerable impact on the treatment outcomes for patients with adenomyosis. This study was designed to explore the relationship between the…

BACKGROUND: Reproductive tract diseases have become a serious public health problem threatening women's health. Vaginal microecological balance in women of childbearing age is essential for the maintenance of reproductive health, and differ…

BACKGROUND: Gender disparities persist in health research, care and outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify and explore the health conditions and social issues that affect women and girls in Australia which are not well-understood, …

BACKGROUND: Dysmenorrhea is a gynecological condition that causes painful menstrual cramps in the uterus, most commonly seen in women of reproductive age. The aim was to perform the reliability and validity of the Turkish Working Ability, L…

OBJECTIVE: To report the long-term re-intervention of patients with uterine fibroids after ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) ablation and to analyse the influencing factors of re-intervention in patients in the N…

BACKGROUND: Women's pelvic health is a globally important subject, included in international and United Kingdom health policies, emphasising the importance of improving information and access to pelvic health services. Consequences of pelvi…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between various factors and the clinical outcomes of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) in both young and aged patients, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for clinic…

PURPOSE: To provide a method for the differential diagnosis of Robert's uterus with adenomyosis, a rare uterine malformation, and determine the best course of treatment. METHODS: A patient who had Robert's uterus with adenomyosis was admit…

BACKGROUND: Cancer-derived exosomes contribute significantly in intracellular communication, particularly during tumorigenesis. Here, we aimed to identify two immune-related ovarian cancer-derived exosomes (IOCEs) subgroups in ovarian cance…

PURPOSE: To investigate the impact of antibiotic treatment for chronic endometritis (CE) on the pregnancy outcome of frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles and the relevant clinical risk factors associated with CE. METHODS: A retrospec…