Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis

AimThis study aims to systematically review the current literature on published studies with data on the clinical significance of endometrial thickness on ultrasound for live birth rates after IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).…

ObjectivesThe reasons for increased cesarean section (CS) rates are complex and multifactorial. The goal of this study was to look at different social and economic factors that might be causing more cases of CS in the population.Study desig…

Background and aim of the workBRCA1/2 are tumour-suppressor genes involved in DNA homologous recombination and ovarian cancer development.  The study evaluated the risk of tumor cancer in women presenting the BRCA mutations.MethodsRisk-redu…

AimTo demonstrate the duration of negative psychological effects of elective curettage on both nulliparous and multiparous women and to determine the association between parity and post-abortion depression and anxiety.Materials and methodsA…

As search for optimal therapy continues for endometriosis, aid of dietary supplements is gaining attention. Supplements can be used for their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-proliferative and immune modulatory charactheristics. We rev…

PurposeThe aim of the study is to show the relationship between oxidative stress and ectopic pregnancy.Materials and methodsA total of 62 patients, 31 in the ectopic pregnancy group (study group) and 31 in the first-trimester pregnancy (con…

Background and aimDetermine the level of purines in the blood plasma of experimental animals at three stages of induced pancreatic necrosis. Find out the potential of purines as predictors of the severity of pancreatitis.MethodsThe experime…

Background and aimThe primary aim of this study was to compare mother-infant bonding (MIB) in patients who delivered vaginally and who delivered with C/S using Maternal Attachment Inventory (MAI), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)…

Background and aimAbsolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI) is a form of infertility whereby conception and/or maintenance of pregnancy is impossible as a result of uterine absence or its completed dysfunction. It affects 1/500 women of re…

We report two cases of endometriosis of the round ligament in a 37 and 26 - years old women, with a lump in their right groin and catamenial pain referred to plastic surgery department. MRI showed in both cases nodular lesion in the right i…

Background and aim of the workThe aim of this study was to evaluate the vaginal microbiota of women admitted to the hospital for premature labour and to compare the flora of those who responded to the tocolytic treatment with the flora of t…

Müllerianosis is an extremely rare entity consisting of an admixture of 2 or more müllerian tissues. We report the case of a 61 years old woman who came to our attention with hypogastric pain and dysuria. She was in menopause and had a prev…

PurposeThe present study aims to investigate the number of surgical procedures performed by Italian residents and their confidence to carry out different surgeries in obstetrics and gynecology.MethodsThe present study is a national survey i…

Self-medication (SM) is an important worldwide public health issue affecting children and adolescents. The pattern of SM varies in different communities, affected by factors such as age, sex, income, expense, self-care orientation, educatio…

Scintigraphy with 99mTc labelled heat-denatured erythrocyte (DRBC) allows non invasive diagnosis of heterotopic splenic tissue implantation (splenosis) following splenic trauma or surgery. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) …

BACKGROUND: Unilateral twin tubal pregnancy is an extremely rare condition, occurring in 1/20.000-250.000 pregnancies and represents a major health risk for reproductive-aged women, leading to even life-threatening complications. AIM: We p…

BackgroundDysmenorrhea is still an important public health problem which may have a negative impact on female health, social relationships, school or work activities and psychological status.MethodsThe aim of this review is a better underst…