Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Aims: This study aims to assess the effect of a structured universal self-care practices module on improving self-care compliance and health maintenance behaviors among women with endometriosis, and to determine if it reduces pain severity.…

BackgroundMenstrual disorders are among the most common health problems faced by young women, yet effective interventions remain limited. Recent evidence has linked endocrine disruptors (EDs) to dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS),…

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a pharmacist-led educational intervention in reducing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improving self-care practices. Methods: A mixed-design study was conducted in community pharmacies in…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with substantial healthcare costs, diagnostic delays and long-term impairment in quality of life. Despite the recognized economic burden, patient-reported financial distress remain…

Background/Objectives: Obstetrics and gynecology healthcare represents a global health concern requiring coordinated, accessible services across diverse populations. The Saudi Medical Referrals Centre (MRC) functions as a comprehensive digi…

Background/Objectives: Current research on vaginismus predominantly represents White cisgendered and heterosexual women of reproductive age. It is unclear how health professionals (HPs) navigate and support the needs of patients with vagini…

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects ~10% of women, causing chronic pain, reduced quality of life, and, often, infertility. As endometriosis literacy and awareness are low in society and among health care providers (HCPs), patients …

Background/Objectives: Spirituality is a key component of coping and well-being in chronic and advanced illness, yet its assessment remains inconsistent across clinical settings. To identify, classify, and critically analyze the most common…

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting a substantial proportion of women of reproductive age and leading to impaired quality of life. Despite its potential occupational implications, evidence on how occupational physicia…

Background: Poor sleep quality is common among university students and may contribute to adverse reproductive health outcomes, including dysmenorrhea. However, limited evidence exists on whether chronic sleep disturbance independently predi…

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis affects around 10% of women of reproductive age and is commonly associated with pelvic pain, fatigue and infertility. Beyond physical symptoms, the condition can substantially affect psychosocial well-be…

ObjectiveIn Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has revolutionized reproductive medicine, offering hope to individuals and couples facing infertility. However, the psychological impact of IVF varies significantly based on gender, necessitating a syst…

Background: The total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH) technique has been performed for many gynecological surgeries but is less used than total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). The purpose of this study was to analyze the outcomes in patients who u…

BackgroundOsteopathy's integration into contemporary healthcare requires clear articulation of its theoretical and practical foundations and active engagement in interprofessional practice. Despite growing institutional recognition, concept…

Background/objectivesGynecological and obstetric surgeries carry a risk of iatrogenic urinary tract injuries; however, comparative data on injury patterns, diagnostic timing, and management across different surgical indications remain limit…

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Beyond its physical b…

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis, a chronic and debilitating gynecological disorder, exacts a heavy clinical and socioeconomic toll on women's lives. Despite its prevalence, its timely diagnosis and effective management are hindered by …

Objective: The objective of this study is to present contemporary findings regarding the relationship between the application of assisted reproduction methods and their impact on the incidence of multiple sclerosis. Design: This study adopt…

Background: Income is a key determinant of well-being; however, its effects are often nonlinear. In Japan, working women face unique limitations to their well-being, including substantial gender wage gaps, caregiving responsibilities, and f…

Background and rationaleVisceral disorders, both functional and organic, significantly impact health-related quality of life and pose a challenge for healthcare systems. Osteopathy offers manual, systemic, and patient-centered approaches fo…

Background: Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable mortality worldwide. Smoking cessation treatments require personalized therapeutic approaches. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized in clinical decision suppor…

Background/Objectives: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the sixth most common cancer among women worldwide, and its global incidence has significantly increased over the past three decades. Despite its substantial burden, comprehensive reviews of…

Objective: To comprehensively examine the qualitative results of current studies reporting the efficacy of digital health (DH) technologies in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndromes (CPPS) and to describe the characteristics of thes…

Iatrogenic urinary tract injury is a known complication of pelvic surgery, most commonly occurring during gynecological procedures. The bladder and ureters are particularly vulnerable due to their close anatomical proximity to the uterus. U…