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Cervical Pessaries for the Prevention of Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2013
Introduction. Reduction of preterm birth is a major goal in obstetric care. We performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and cohort studies on the effectiveness of the cervical pessary to prevent preterm birth. Methods.
Sophie M. S. Liem, Mariëlle G. van Pampus, Ben Willem J. Mol, Dick J. Bekedam   +3 more
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Use of the Pessary in the Prevention of Preterm Delivery [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2019
Objective The gestational complication most associated with perinatalmortality and morbidity is spontaneous preterm birth with gestational age < 37 weeks. Therefore, it is necessary to identify its risk factors and attempt its prevention.
Thayane Delazari Corrêa, Ester Gomes Amorim, Jade Aimée Guimarães Tomazelli, Mário Dias Corrêa Júnior   +3 more
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Knowledge and awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction among female medical students: A multicenter cross‐sectional study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Given its high prevalence and risk for delayed recognition and management, this study compared knowledge and awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) between first‐ and fifth‐year female medical students and examined whether knowledge translates into health‐protective behavior.
Seçilay Güneş, Yeşim Akkoç, Necmettin Yıldız, Murat Ersöz, Haydar Gök, Ayşe Karan, Belgin Erhan, Aysun Özlü, Yasemin Yumuşakhuylu, Nalan Çapan, Selcen Kanyılmaz, Elif Balevi Batur   +11 more
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Encapsulated vaginal pessary [PDF]

, 2016
A ring pessary may be used for a prolapsed uterus. Forgotten pessaries produce many complications. We describe a case where the pessary was embedded in the vaginal mucosa.
Arounassalame, Bupathy, Manivasakan, Jayasree   +1 more
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Long-term adherence to pessary use in women with pelvic organ prolapse: A retrospective cohort study [PDF]

, 2023
Purpose of the research: Vaginal pessary use is an established, non-surgical treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse. While satisfaction rates are initially high, they seem to decline over time. We aimed to determine the median duration of pessary use
Sören Lange, Bodner-Adler, Barbara, Greta Carlin, Lange, Sören; https://orcid.org/, Bodner-Adler, Barbara; https://orcid.org/, Koch, Marianne, Christoph Krall, Umek, Wolfgang, Krall, Christoph, Barbara Bodner-Adler, Lange, Sören, Koch, Marianne; https://orcid.org/, Marianne Koch, Carlin, Greta; https://orcid.org/, Wolfgang Umek, Carlin, Greta   +15 more
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Are Age and Voided Volume Sufficient to Predict Detrusor Underactivity in Women? An External Validation Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Detrusor underactivity (DU) is a significant cause of female lower urinary tract symptoms. We aimed to externally validate a non‐invasive prediction model using age and voided volume (VV) in a tertiary center cohort. Methods This retrospective study included 450 consecutive women who underwent uroflowmetry and subsequently multichannel
Netanel Levin, Elad Yosef, Rony Vainrib, Matan Linevitz, Yanay Shaked, Amos Neheman, Michael Vainrib, Omri Schwarztuch Gildor   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changes of pelvic organ prolapse symptoms and quality of life one year after pessary fitting

Acta Medica Iranica, 2021
Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descend of pelvic organs including uterus, bladder, and rectum to the vaginal wall. Patients with POP may present with symptoms such as vaginal bulging with other symptoms like urinary, defecatory or ...
tooran makhdoumi, tahereh eftekhar, zinat ghanbari, leila pourali, maryam deldar pesikhani, soodabeh darvish, elnaz ayati, maryam hajhashemi, zahra lotfi   +8 more
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Uptake and Discontinuation Trends From 1996‐2023: An Observational Study of the Welsh Population

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyse prescribing trends for oral and transdermal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in Wales from 1996 to 2023, including predictors of discontinuation within one year of initiation. Design Observational study using the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) databank.
Robin Andrews, Arron Lacey, Kate Bache, Emma J. Kidd   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Does It Have Any Impact on Perioperative Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women, negatively impacting sexual function and quality of life. While surgery remains the primary treatment, increasing attention has been given to perioperative vaginal oestrogen therapy and its potential impact on surgical outcomes.
Gilda Sicilia, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Maurizio Nicola D'Alterio, Stefania Saponara, Francesco Scicchitano, Anna Maria Fulghesu, Rossella E. Nappi, Stefano Angioni   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Pessary Insertion on Pelvic Anatomy: A Prospective Observational Study Using Upright MRI

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the anatomical effect of pessaries in the upright position in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Outpatient clinic of our gynaecology department. Population Fifteen POP patients with successful ring‐shaped pessary use.
Annemarie van der Steen, Jaimy A. Simmering, Manon Perik, Frank F. J. Simonis, Frieda van den Noort, Anique T. M. Grob   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source