AJOG global reports

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the role of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol as a key parameter in improving pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology treatments in women with diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVE: To…

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids (UF) are commonly associated with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and anemia; however limited data are available on the prevalence of anemia in women with UF, with or without HMB, and the additional incremental b…

BACKGROUD: Endometrial cancer (EC), the most prevalent gynecologic malignancy in developed countries, often arises from endometrial atypical hyperplasia (EAH). Thus, how to predict EAH combined with EC before total hysterectomy is particula…

OBJECTIVE: To describe fertility-sparing management of atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APA) in two premenopausal women and to review the relevant literature on treatment strategies aimed at preserving fertility. CASE REPORT: A 39-year-old nu…

Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome was first identified by Purslow in 1922 as a result of abnormal embryologic development of the Müllerian (paramesonephric) and Wolffian (mesonephric) ducts. The syndrome typically…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Dysmenorrhea is common among young women and adversely affects daily activities and academic performance. Concerns regarding long-term use of analgesics have increased reliance on complementary and alternative ther…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects up to 10% of reproductive-age women and significantly impairs quality of life including sexual function, intimate relationships, fertility, and psychological wellbeing. While its impact has been extensively…

OBJECTIVE: To report the reproductive outcome after ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in a woman with an intramural uterine fibroid and coexisting focal adenomyosis who experienced infertility and desired pregnancy. DESIGN: C…

BACKGROUND: Infertility is common and impacts quality of life. Maternal age is an important factor in fertility status, and therefore, timely access to care is critical. Long waits for specialist care remain a reality in Canada, representin…

BACKGROUND: Globally, the cesarean section rate has increased dramatically with many cesarean sections being performed on questionable medical indications. Particularly in urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the cesarean section rate is curr…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the potential impact of years of education, which serves as a measure of socioeconomic inequality, on the occurrence of endometriosis, and to quantify the potential influence of modifiable factors as mediators. METHOD…

BACKGROUND: Heavy menstrual bleeding is the dominant symptom in girls/women with von Willebrand disease (VWD), affecting ∼80 to 90%. Female patients with VWD are typically diagnosed later than males, despite the disproportionate impact of h…

BACKGROUND: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are common complications that adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. However, data on their independent and combined impacts on fetal growth and per…

Urinary tract infection is among the most common bacterial infection among adults, and women are significantly more likely to experience urinary tract infection than men. The prevalence of urinary tract infection in women increases with age…

BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal hemorrhage (IAH) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of ultrasound-guided transvanginal oocyte pick up (OPU). Despite the widespread use of OPU in assisted reproductive technology, minor hemor…

BACKGROUND: Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can result in severe hemorrhage. Due to its nonspecific clinical presentation, it is often misdiagnosed, leading to delays in appropri…

BACKGROUND: The incarcerated uterus in the nongravid patient is rare, and usually is associated with uterine leiomyomas. Leiomyomas may be treated with uterine artery embolization, but the use of embolization has been reportedly rarely in t…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic endometritis (CE) is a persistent inflammation of the endometrium often implicated in female infertility. Histological examination with immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis of the plasma cell marker CD138 is the gold sta…

Tarlov cysts commonly occur in women but are often thought to be asymptomatic findings. However, recent studies have suggested that Tarlov cysts can be a contributing factor to various pain and neurologic dysfunctions with a significant eff…

BACKGROUND: Elagolix (ELA) 200 mg twice daily is an oral treatment approved for moderate-to-severe endometriosis-associated pain. However, the clinical use of ELA is limited by potential hypoestrogenic effects, including the loss of bone mi…

To our knowledge, there are no reported cases in literature of adolescents with endometriosis with major depressive disorder that manifested as chronic laparoscopic wounds. Major depressive disorder in patients with endometriosis is a commo…

BACKGROUND: There is an ongoing controversy regarding the optimal uterine closure technique for preventing niche development. Single- and double-layer closures have been considered comparable in terms of niche incidence after primary cesare…

BACKGROUND: The reality of gynecological patients represents a distinct subgroup of the population in which social and psychological distress can coexist alongside the burden of the disease. "Unmet social needs," including social distress, …