BMC public health

BACKGROUND: Women with endometriosis are at increased risk of preeclampsia and eclampsia, leading causes of maternal mortality among Black women in the United States. Despite this, Black women are significantly underdiagnosed with endometri…

BACKGROUND: Taking into account the differences between sexes/genders in the chronic pain (CP) process and the influence of the biopsychosocial factors in the health-related quality of life (HRQL), this study aims to determine the differenc…

BACKGROUND: Menstruation can negatively impact quality of life (QoL), particularly during adolescence. The stigma surrounding menstruation and lack of support and education, can have detrimental effects on physical, social, emotional and me…

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), affecting 3–30% of women of reproductive age, can lead to serious physical complications such as anaemia and infertility, and also negatively impacts mental well-being, social participation, and …

BackgroundOne of the greatest concerns for cancer patients of reproductive age is fertility. Numerous studies have demonstrated that patients with cancer lack regular access to fertility preservation information. This study aimed to evaluat…

INTRODUCTION: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder among females of reproductive age characterized by painful menstrual cramps without any underlying conditions; however, this condition is under-recognised in clinical and…

BackgroundAmbient air pollution has been recognized as a potential threat to reproductive system function. However, studies investigating the relationship between air pollutants and pregnancy outcomes, particularly in the context of assiste…

BackgroundThe cardiometabolic index (CMI), a novel measure of obesity that integrates lipid profiles and indicators of abdominal adiposity, has emerged as a promising marker of metabolic health. However, its relationship with infertility re…

BackgroundOrganochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are extensively dispersed throughout the environment, which potentially have harmful impacts on the female reproductive system. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to clarify the association b…

BackgroundInfertility is a widespread problem for couples worldwide, and lifestyle factors are the cornerstone of infertility prevention. This research seeks to explore the association between combined healthy lifestyles and infertility ris…

BackgroundAlthough the dietary inflammatory index (DII) plays a vital role in human health, the association between the DII and women's menopausal status is still unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of the ene…

BackgroundPrevious studies have focused on the effects of ambient air pollutant levels on assisted reproduction. This research focused on the combined effects of lower concentrations of air pollutants and multiple environmental factors on m…

BACKGROUND: Female infertility is a global health issue, with metabolic disorders emerging as significant contributors. Liver steatosis, characterized by excessive hepatic fat accumulation, is closely linked to metabolic dysfunction and may…

BACKGROUND: Rapidly increasing evidence has documented that endocrine disruptors (EDs) contribute substantially to disease and disability, particularly neurodevelopmental disorders, metabolic diseases, reproductive disorders, immune and thy…

BackgroundThe rapid global rise in smartphone use has led to increasing concerns about digital dependency, particularly nomophobia-the fear of being without one's mobile device. This study examines the relationship between digital dependenc…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between endometriosis and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed (Medline), Scopus…

BackgroundUrinary incontinence (UI) is commonly linked to pregnancy and obstetric factors, but the association between fetal birthweight and maternal UI remains contentious. This study investigates the association between fetal birthweight …

INTRODUCTION: Infertility affects over 186 million people globally, with about 1 in 7 couples in developed nations experiencing it. Causes include age-related fertility decline and environmental factors. Air pollution is a potential factor,…

ObjectivesWith increasing immigration in Canada and strained cancer treatment infrastructure, there's a pressing need for long-term data on immigrant health and cancer incidence. This information is crucial for planning future cancer servic…

BackgroundThe effect of pre-pregnancy intrauterine device (IUD) use on subsequent preterm birth (PTB) remains unclear. We aim to investigate the association between IUD use before pregnancy and subsequent PTB.MethodsA total of 240,437 women…

BackgroundMultimorbidity substantially increases health and economic burdens, and reduces productivity in working-age individuals. We conducted a study using data from 393,170 working-age inpatients (18-59 years) in Shaanxi, China, collecte…

BackgroundDespite the individual and economic relevance of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), research on social inequalities in the development of IBS symptoms is lacking. Therefore, the aim of the study was to shed light on (1) IBS symptom d…

OBJECTIVE: Little is known about the role of timing of physical activity in female reproductive disorders. These disorders include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), endometriosis, infertility, and pregnancy-r…

IntroductionThe effect of job stress on childbearing is an important but less known consequence. Three important agents for childbearing include fertility, its intention, and infertility treatment. The adverse effect of job stress on these …

BACKGROUND: Globally, common gynecological disorders such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids (non-malignant gynecological diseases), as well as cervical cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer (gynecolog…