Journal of mid-life health

Bladder endometriosis is a rare form of deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the urinary tract, often presenting with nonspecific urinary or pelvic symptoms and mimicking neoplastic conditions. This report describes a 28-year-old nulli…

ObjectivesA significant proportion of endometrial carcinomas (EC) recur, necessitating the identification of prognostic factors to refine treatment strategies. This study aims to identify predictors of recurrence.Materials and methodsThis r…

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the outcomes of early versus delayed removal of the urinary catheter after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), focusing on urinary retention, re-catheterization, urinary tract infection (UTI), and hos…

BackgroundMenopause, cessation of woman's reproduction otherwise can happen early by hysterectomy might need therapeutic attention, as it disturbs psychosomatic health by interruption in the hormonal physiology. Herbs rich in phytoestrogens…

BackgroundMenopause is a condition where there is an absence of menstrual cycles with cessation of ovarian activity. When it occurs naturally, then it is physiological menopause, and when it occurs after the removal of uterus and ovaries, t…

BACKGROUND: Mid-life women are increasingly recognized as a vulnerable population for endocrine disruption due to chronic environmental exposures. Among emerging contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics hav…

Endometrioid carcinoma (EC) of the ovary represents a distinct subtype of epithelial ovarian cancers, comprising approximately 10%-20% of all ovarian malignancies. It is histologically similar to endometrial carcinoma of the uterus and is o…

IntroductionThe primary objective of evaluating abnormal uterine bleeding is to exclude intrauterine abnormalities, particularly endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma. Therefore, all individuals over the age of 40 need to undergo endometria…

BackgroundAbnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a prevalent gynecological complaint with diverse underlying etiologies, ranging from benign endometrial changes to malignancy. Early identification of malignant pathology is critical for effectiv…

Osseous metaplasia of nonteratomous ovarian cyst is extremely rare, with 33 cases having been reported in the literature till 2020. Research is needed to fully understand the pathogenesis and clinical implications of this condition. Hence, …

Adenofibroma of the cervix is an extremely rare benign Mullerian mixed tumor, which contains both benign epithelial and mesenchymal tissue. The WHO 2020 classification of the female genital tract does not even include adenofibroma as a sepa…

BACKGROUND: Body mass index (BMI) rises in correlation with endometrial cancer incidence as obesity rates among women have risen in recent years. In this study, we sought to evaluate the relationship between BMI and the perimenopausal ladie…

BackgroundExtrauterine leiomyomas (EULs) are rare benign smooth muscle tumors that arise outside the uterus, often leading to diagnostic challenges.ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical and pathological characteristics of EULs and their managem…

Estrogen is a key hormone that influences metabolism, health, and overall well-being throughout a woman's life. Its levels fluctuate across different reproductive stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause - each bringing unique ph…

Cutaneous endometriosis, a rare entity, is a type of extra pelvic endometriosis observed in 0.5%-1% of women. The most common sites include the abdominal wall, umbilicus, vulva, and extremities. It mostly occurs following gynecological surg…

BackgroundEndometrial cancer is the third most common cancer affecting the lower genital tract of women. Studies have shown modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for the same, which include genetic factors and microbes. Alteration in th…

Ovarian leiomyomas are rare benign smooth muscle tumors, accounting for <1% of all ovarian neoplasms. While most commonly found in premenopausal women, their occurrence in postmenopausal women is rare and often raises concerns about maligna…

Postmenopausal bleeding is an alarming symptom that needs careful consideration. Endometrial polyps co-existing in the background of endometrial hyperplasia/endometrial cancer is well-established. However, it has been very sparsely reported…

The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was quite liberal in the 19th century. The controversial reports given by the World Health Initiative and million women study restricted its use in certain medical conditions. This article has be…

Xanthogranulomatous salpingitis is an extremely rare entity, and very few of them have been reported in the literature. The clinical features usually mimic adnexal diseases, both benign as well as malignant. Because it is rare, the entity i…

Malignant transformation (MCT) of ovary is rare complications affecting elderly, squamous cell carcinoma being the most common. The prognosis worsens with extraovarian spread. We present two cases of MCT-derived SCC. Patients exhibited abdo…

BackgroundMinimally invasive gynecologic surgery is safe and feasible procedure for benign gynaecological conditions with less morbidity.ObjectiveTo determine the best approach in benign gynecology and establish superiority of robotic over …

The existence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus is known as endometriosis. It is a benign estrogen-dependent gynecological condition that affects 5%-10% of women who are of reproductive age. Endometriosis often affects the…