BMC women's health

BACKGROUND: Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an established therapy in urology and gastroenterological surgery for treatment of overactive bladder symptoms, urge urinary incontinence or fecal incontinence. SNM has also been used with good re…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease. Previous studies have explored relationships between endometriosis and the microbiota, but none have focused on differences in gut microbiota between early-stage and…

BACKGROUND: Hemorrhagic ascites is a rare clinical manifestation of endometriosis, often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to malignancy. This study aims to highlight diagnostic and management challenges by presenting three cases. CASE P…

BACKGROUND: Omental cysts are extremely rare intra-abdominal lesions that are typically benign and asymptomatic. When hemorrhagic necrosis occurs, it may mimic other acute abdominal emergencies, such as adnexal torsion. Omental cysts are ea…

Dysmenorrhea, defined by painful menstrual cramps, is a highly prevalent gynecological condition impacting women worldwide. In the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, its management is particularly challenging due to specific sociocultural…

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer among Cambodian women, with an estimated 1274 new cases and 670 deaths annually. On October 5, 2023, the Cambodian government introduced HPV vaccination for 9-year-old girls into …

BACKGROUND: Palmitoylation, a post-translational lipid modification, has garnered increasing attention for its role in inflammatory processes and tumorigenesis. Emerging evidence suggests a potential association between palmitoylation and i…

BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of endometriosis in the United Kingdom takes on average eight years, with delay to diagnosis contributing to physical, psychological and social burden for women experiencing endometriosis. This study aimed to explore e…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis impairs multiple dimensions of women's lives. Ovarian endometrioma and deep endometriosis present distinct clinical profiles. The dietary pattern has shown controversial data both for pain control and in the effect…

BACKGROUND: To explore the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) optimization concept process on the perioperative period of gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: This retrospective observational study included patients who…

AIM: To investigate the risk factors associated with postpartum urinary retention after cesarean section (CS) and to determine the associated morbidity rate. METHODS: This study was a population-based retrospective case-control study analy…

BACKGROUND: Different histologic subtypes of ovarian cancer have distinct risk factors, clinical features, and prognosis. This analysis intends to examine the regional differences in the incidence rates of different histologic subtypes of o…

BACKGROUND: Menstruation remains a taboo topic that is rarely discussed openly, even though nearly half of the world's population experiences it. Studies have shown that women wish to have more information about menstrual care worldwide. It…

BACKGROUND: Ten per cent of women of reproductive age suffer from endometriosis, a painful and incurable disease that leaves women with severe implications for their health and overall well-being. Due to the absence of a cure and the limite…

BACKGROUND: Exercise may be a useful adjunct treatment strategy to manage symptom severity and improve quality of life of women with endometriosis. This cross-sectional observational study aimed to investigate the associations between exerc…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that significantly affects quality of life in an estimated 10-15% of women of reproductive age, yet Black women in the United States remain underrepresented in endometriosis res…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a prevalent yet under-recognized gynecological condition that significantly impacts women's quality of life. Despite its burden, data on the knowledge and awareness of endometriosis among women in Southwest Chin…

BACKGROUND: Keeping the work-life balance is a situation that can improve employees' stress levels and well-being. Women need to carefully consider how to balance their career with family life. The aim of this study was to explore the lived…

PURPOSE: Loneliness is related to menstrual disorders and medication use. Loneliness and pain are related and may be associated with analgesic use. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of concomitant analgesic use and ove…

Long COVID conditions entail the persistence of COVID-19-related symptoms for at least eight weeks following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The prevalence of long COVID is estimated to range from 10 to 30% among individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2.…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs), calprotectin, and classical tumor markers (CA 125 and CA19-9) in distinguishing ovarian endometriomas from simple cysts and healthy controls, as w…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis as a chronic gynecological condition impairs the quality of life of affected women because it usually accompanied by painful clinical symptoms such as persistent severe acyclic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and dyschez…

BACKGROUND: University students face unique challenges in accessing healthcare, particularly women who experience painful gynaecological conditions. These conditions can impact their quality of life and educational engagement. Gynaecologica…

BACKGROUND: A wide range of management options exist for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). Australian clinical standards emphasise the need for shared decision-making to ensure women receive comprehensive, reliable information about their opt…

BACKGROUND: The optimal management strategy for large (≥ 4 cm) endometriomas prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) remains uncertain. This study aimed to compare the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) among three approaches: no intervention,…