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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Individualised pelvic floor muscle training in women with pelvic organ prolapse: a multicentre randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2013
<br>Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is common and is strongly associated with childbirth and increasing age. Women with prolapsed are often advised to do pelvic floor muscle exercises, but supporting evidence is limited.
Barry, Sarah, Dickson, Sylvia, Elders, Andrew, Frawley, Helena, Galea, Mary P, Glazener, Cathryn, Hagen, Suzanne, Logan, Janet, McDonald, Alison, McPherson, Gladys, Moore, Kate H, Norrie, John, POPPY Trial Collaborators, Stark, Diane, Walker, Andrew, Wilson, Don   +15 more
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A road map through the multi‐faceted world of female genital cosmetic surgical techniques

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The demand for female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) has significantly increased in recent years for two reasons: the advancement of surgical operations and the increased attention to women's esthetic and sexual well‐being. Three authors independently analyzed different databases up to April 1, 2024.
Giovanni Buzzaccarini, Rebecca Susanna Degliuomini, Laura De Rosa, Silvia Villa, Silvia Messina, Gabriele Siesto, Massimo Candiani, Stefano Salvatore   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnosis and Treatment of Disorders of the Posterior Pelvic Compartment [PDF]

, 2009
The pelvic floor is an important structure, mandatory to maintain urinary and faecal continence and to prevent descent of pelvic viscera. Simultaneously it should also permit micturition, defaecation and sexual intercourse.
Oom, D.M.J. (Daniëlla)
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Twelve-year follow-up of conservative management of postnatal urinary and faecal incontinence and prolapse outcomes : randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2015
© 2013 Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Funded by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK; Health Research Council of New Zealand.
Elders, A, Glazener, C M A, Hagen, S, Herbison, G P, Lancashire, R, Macarthur, C, The ProLong Study Group, Wilson, P D   +7 more
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Assessing quality, reliability and accuracy of polycystic ovary syndrome‐related content on TikTok: A video‐based cross‐sectional analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Social networks share medical content with no peer‐review or fact‐checking. In the present study we aimed to assess the quality, reliability, and level of misinformation in TikTok videos about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods We performed a cross‐sectional analysis of TikTok videos retrieved using “PCOS” as the search term ...
Gaetano Riemma, Raffaela Maria Carotenuto, Camilla Casolari, Carlo Ronsini, Luigi Della Corte, Marco La Verde, Vittorio Unfer, Pasquale De Franciscis, Antonio Simone Laganà, Andrea Etrusco   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pelvic floor muscle training for women with pelvic organ prolapse: the PROPEL realist evaluation [PDF]

, 2020
Background Pelvic organ prolapse is estimated to affect 41–50% of women aged > 40 years. A multicentre randomised controlled trial of individualised pelvic floor muscle training found that pelvic floor muscle training was effective in reducing symptoms ...
Abhyankar, Purva, Berry, Karen, Best, Catherine, Calveley, Eileen, Duncan, Edward, Elders, Andrew, Fenocchi, Linda, Guerrero, Karen, Hagen, Suzanne, Mason, Helen, Maxwell, Margaret, McClurg, Doreen, Tincello, Douglas, Wane, Sarah, Wilkinson, Joyce   +14 more
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Attitudes toward conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence with vaginal pessaries: A national survey among Israeli obstetricians and gynecologists

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To explore the views of Israeli gynecologists regarding the use of vaginal pessaries for management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which are common medical conditions that affect women and can significantly impact their quality of life. Methods An electronic survey containing questions assessing
Nadav Cohen, Reut Rotem, Adi Y. Weintraub, May Shafir, Yael Barkan, Noga Porat, Ariel Zilberlicht   +6 more
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Pelvic floor dysfunction, and effects of pregnancy and mode of delivery on pelvic floor

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), although seems to be simple, is a complex process that develops secondary to multifactorial factors. The incidence of PFD is increasing with increasing life expectancy. PFD is a term that refers to a broad range of clinical scenarios, including lower urinary tract excretory and defecation disorders, such as urinary and ...
Levent Sahin, Ayse Ender Yumru, Murat Bozkurt   +2 more
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Ureteroarterial fistula: Late infectious common iliac artery pseudoaneurysm formation following successful endovascular stenting and literature review

IJU Case Reports, EarlyView.
Introduction The long‐term prognosis of endovascular stenting for ureteroarterial fistulas is not always favorable. We present a case in which endovascular repair of a ureteroarterial fistula led to the development of an infectious iliac artery pseudoaneurysm that required open vascular graft replacement 1 year later.
Shinnosuke Hiruta, Toshiaki Shinojima, Masao Takahashi, Takao Nonaka, Harunobu Matsumoto, Hirotaka Asakura   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source