BMC women's health

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of novel embolic materials in the treatment of adenomyosis via partial embolization of uterine arteries. METHODS: From June 2023 to June 2025, we used gelatin sponge particles, liquid s…

BACKGROUND: Ovarian ectopic pregnancy (OEP) is a rare and life-threatening condition that is typically diagnosed post-rupture. Its diagnosis and management become more complex when it is concurrent with ovarian endometrioma, as the latter m…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a prevalent chronic condition that causes persistent pelvic pain, significantly impairing quality of life and contributing to psychological distress. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of clinically signi…

BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea, painful menstruation without underlying pelvic pathology, is a prevalent gynecological issue affecting adolescents and young women. Despite its high burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, regional estimates of preva…

BACKGROUND: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common yet under-recognized component of women’s reproductive health, particularly in low-income settings where sexual health is rarely addressed in routine care. It is associated with advers…

BACKGROUND: Migraine and endometriosis are both debilitating chronic pain conditions that frequently co-occur in women. We aimed to assess the prevalence of migraine in women with surgically confirmed endometriosis (SCE) compared to women w…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the combined technique involving Hem-o-lok clip closure of the uterine artery trunk and uterosacral ligament plication in laparoscopic complex hysterectomy. METHODS: A prospective study inclu…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a systemic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is even more common among those with chronic abdominal pain and infertility. Despite research adv…

INTRODUCTION: Quantitative research examining hormonal contraception and its relationship with health, particularly mental health and wellbeing, has been inconclusive with mixed evidence regarding the magnitude and direction of associations…

BACKGROUND: Hemoperitoneum, a well-documented manifestation of various gynecological conditions, is herein presented in the first documented case secondary to retained products of conception (RPOC) following a medical abortion. This conditi…

BACKGROUND: Female U.S. military veterans are the fastest growing segment of Veteran’s Health Affairs (VA) users, comprising 11.3% of veterans in 2023, and this number is projected to grow to 17.2% of veterans by 2043. While improving acces…

BACKGROUND: Benign uterine disorders, including uterine leiomyomas and uterine endometriosis/adenomyosis-related conditions, are common causes of gynecologic morbidity and represent an important women's health issue. Although these conditio…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual distress is a multifactorial health concern influenced by various biological and psychological determinants. Despite growing interest in menstrual health, the interplay between sociodemographic factors, contraceptive h…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects 5-15% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by severe symptoms, including dysmenorrhea and non-cyclic pelvic pain, which can substantially impair quality …

BACKGROUND: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)(menopause before age 40), and Endometriosis (EMs) are major challenges; early detection is vital for effective management, improved outcomes, and sustained health…

BACKGROUND: Women experiencing infertility face barriers to access Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services in Nigeria. Despite these barriers, some still access these services. This study explored the decision-making pathway and ena…

BACKGROUND: Obtaining a diagnosis of endometriosis is often a long and involved journey. Little specific information exists about this journey for young people. This qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis aimed to describe hel…

BACKGROUND: To compare the surgical outcomes and complications of patients with and without a histopathologic diagnosis of adenomyosis after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). METHODS: A retrospective single-centre cohort study was cond…

BACKGROUND: Menstrual distress affects a substantial proportion of individuals of reproductive age and is associated with impaired quality of life and psychological comorbidities, yet validated German-language instruments for its assessment…

BACKGROUND: Vaginal microbiota dysbiosis has been associated with female reproductive health and infertility. This study aimed to compare vaginal microbiota profiles according to fertility and ovarian induction status among Thai women. MET…

BACKGROUND: This study intended to investigate the relationship between the hormone receptors (including estrogen and progesterone receptors (ER/PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) or triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of posterior colpotomy first technique in preserving vaginal length and support with total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty women candidate for TAH for benign lesion were random…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is the second most common gynecological condition among women of reproductive age. The most common symptoms include severe lower abdominal pain, heavy and irregular menstrual bleeding, and impaired fertility. Both …

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine adhesions (IUA) result from endometrial basal layer injury, leading to fibrous tissue formation and impaired fertility. Current treatments fail to fully reverse the fibrotic microenvironment. This study aimed to elu…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and pain severity in women with surgically and histopathologically confirmed endometriosis, and to assess whether this association differs between ova…