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A review of the impact of micro‐ and nanoplastics on female reproduction: What we know and gaps in knowledge

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Micro‐and nanoplastics (MNPs) are breakdown products of plastics, and humans are exposed to these particles through air, water, food, and soil. There is a growing concern that human exposure to MNPs negatively impacts health. In this review we will discuss the potential health impact of MNPs on ovarian function and the hypothalamic–pituitary ...
Sanchayana Raghuvir, Shawn Alex, Deborah Clegg   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Of PCOS symptoms, hirsutism has the most significant impact on the quality of life of Iranian women. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
INTRODUCTION:Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder affecting women both physically and psychologically and can lead to a poor quality of life compared to their normal counterparts.
Mahnaz Bahri Khomami, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Somayeh Hashemi, Maryam Farahmand, Fereidoun Azizi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Triage and care for women with symptoms or diagnosis of pregnancy loss between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks' gestation

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Mid‐trimester pregnancy loss (MTL), defined as a pregnancy loss occurring between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks of gestation, causes significant physical and emotional distress to women and presents clinical challenges to healthcare professionals. It is acknowledged that in low‐resource settings, this guideline might be applicable to births up to 28 
Caroline E. Fox, Rosinder Kaur, Kugajeevan Vigneswaran, Rachel Small, Jenny Carter, Keelin O'Donoghue, Alexander E. P. Heazell, Anna L. David, Nigel Simpson, Angharad Care, Lisa Starrs, Andrew Shennan, Catalina María Valencia González, Priya Soma‐Pillay, Leah Fitzsimmons, Adam J. Devall, Arri Coomarasamy, Mid‐trimester Pregnancy Loss Guideline Consensus Panel, Owen Arthurs, Ruth Bender‐Atik, Phil Bennett, Kirstien Boelaert, Elizabeth Bonney, Leanna Brace, Naomi Carlisle, Davide Casagrandi, Manju Chandiramani, Carolyn Chiswick, Alexandra Emms, Stella Fielder, James Goadsby, Laura Goodfellow, Jim Gray, Jemma Johns, Emma Kirk, Will Lester, Sophie Mackay, Maria Memtsa, Katie Morris, Sunbal Mukhtar, Naimah Raza, Rita Sarquis, Neil Sebire, Lucy Smith, Lucy Spencer, Amos Tetteh, Natalie Woodhead   +46 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility [PDF]

, 2023
Ibrahim A Albahlol, Mustafa Neamatallah, Mohamed Saad Serria, Abdel‐Hady El‐Gilany, Yomna A Setate, Nashwa M. Alkasaby, Sally Abdallah Mostafa, Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz, Hossam El‐Azab, Omar A. Ammar   +9 more
openalex   +1 more source

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Across the Life Span of Women: A Wellness‐Based Integrative Intervention [PDF]

, 2018
Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—an endocrine disorder that affects a woman\u27s physical and psychological functioning—face challenges that affect personal and social functioning.
Annagur, Annagur, Beck, Benson, Cronin, Dennett, Dowdy, Eaves, Elliot, Farkas, Fetter, Froeschle, Galhardo, Garad, Granello, Hayes, Hunnicutt-Hollenbaugh, Jones, Jones, Kabat-Zinn, Laggari, Lee, Linehan, Mahoney, Myers, Myers, Rofey, Smith, Snyder, Sweeney, Tehrani   +30 more
core   +3 more sources

Artificial intelligence in obstetrics and gynecology: Evaluating ChatGPT and Google Gemini in answering patient questions

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction To evaluate the accuracy and completeness of responses across common obstetrical and gynecologic topics generated by the large language models (LLMs) ChatGPT and Google Gemini, which have become increasingly popular for patients seeking medical information before physician consultations.
Madeline West, Amir Alsaidi, Rohail Siddiqi, Fatima Sayyed, Rachael Counts, Lauren Quinto, Nicholas Stansbury   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shapes of the uterine cavity are different in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Reproductive Medicine and Biology, 2023
Purpose A cross‐sectional study was conducted to evaluate differences in uterine morphology between women with or without polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods The authors recruited 333 infertile reproductive‐age women including 93 with polycystic ovary ...
Shunsaku Fujii, Takaaki Oguchi
doaj   +1 more source

Androsterone glucuronide to dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate ratio is discriminatory for obese Caucasian women with polycystic ovary syndrome [PDF]

, 2017
BACKGROUND: Androsterone glucuronide (ADTG) concentrations have been suggested as a marker of the effects of androgens at the target tissue level. As the mechanism for hyperandrogenemia in obese and nonobese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may differ ...
Ahmed, Lina, Atkin, Stephen L., Cho, Li Wei, Coady, Anne M., Keevil, Brian G., Kilpatrick, Eric S., Miller, Adrian G., Sathyapalan, Thozhukat   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Barriers to contraception access and use among youth: A scoping review in high‐income countries

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The United Nations (UN) has a target for universal contraception access by 2030. Youth (aged 15–29) still have limited contraception access and lower usage. A unified understanding of the barriers youth face in high‐income countries (HIC) remains unclear.
Bronte K. Johnston, Patricia A. Janssen, Mika Ohtsuka, Zeba Khan, Ciara Madden, Chelsey Perry, Piper Scott‐Fiddler, Sarah Munro, Laura Schummers, Kimberlyn M. McGrail   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The monocyte counts to HDL cholesterol ratio in obese and lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2018
Background Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to suffer from obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic low-grade inflammation. In fact, the excessive activation of monocytes exacerbates oxidative stress and inflammation.
Akin Usta, Eyup Avci, Cagla Bahar Bulbul, Hasan Kadi, Ertan Adali   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source