OBGYN & Women’s Health

The study aimed to compare a 2013 nationwide survey of 1001 women representative of the Swedish female population with a similar survey in 2017 after new contraceptive use guidelines were published in 2014. Women between 16 and...

Dot is a smartphone app that estimates the menstrual cycle fertile window based on the user’s menstrual period start dates. Dot uses machine learning to adapt to cycles over time and informs users of ‘low’ and ‘high’ fertility...

This study aimed to assess whether LH surge characteristics influenced the likelihood of conceiving naturally. This was a single-cycle, home-based, observational, case-controlled study. Volunteers collected daily urine samples...

The study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of sublingual and vaginal misoprostol for pregnancy termination in women with the first trimester missed abortion. A single-blind, parallel-group, randomized clinical trial was...

As the U.K research on this topic is limited, our objectives were to assess current practice and local population needs through a prospective, observational survey to improve the quality of abortion care delivery. Over four...

The Catholic Church strongly influences Polish society, and Poland has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe. We attempted to gather information by questionnaire from women considering TOP. Women were asked about...

 A discourse analysis was carried out to identify how women’s reproductive rights and needs are reflected in pro-life and pro-choice public debate in Poland. The research procedure was based on the need to answer how...

Researchers conducted this study to evaluate the association between postpartum hormonal contraceptive use and postpartum depression. We searched the literature on the association between postpartum hormonal contraception use...

The study aimed to evaluate thyroid function profile as a possible factor influencing weight and body composition variation in new DMPA. A prospective, non-randomized, comparative study was conducted at the University of...

In some settings, women are advised to return to the clinic after IUD placement for a follow-up visit to check the strings and identify any expulsions. Our objective was to evaluate whether the number of follow-up visits to...

The accessibility of contraceptives varies significantly from country to country. Because unintended pregnancies have a considerable impact, programs have been initiated in some countries to make certain contraceptives available...

An estimated 500,000 women and girls in the EU have undergone FGM, with a further 180,000 at risk every year. Meeting the needs of these women and girls demands multidisciplinary action. This paper presents the UEFGM knowledge...

Although abortion is legal in Austria, women are frequently confronted by religiously motivated demonstrators when accessing an abortion. The current study assessed women’s experiences in this situation. Between 2006 and 2010,...

The contraceptive pill is an effective and safe method of preventing pregnancy. The progestins used for contraception are components of a combined hormonal contraceptive or used alone in progestin-only formulations....

Adolescents with AN are at increased risk of unplanned pregnancies and bone loss due to low estrogen levels and intense use of efficient contraception. The negative impact of CHC on peak bone mass during adolescence might limit...

RPL is defined as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses and affects 1–3% of couples trying to conceive. Pregnancy loss is more common among RPL patients’ siblings than in the general population. Our objective was to...

Researchers conducted this study to determine the effect of ruptured ectopic pregnancies on the rate of future intrauterine pregnancies. This was a retrospective study of patients at a University-affiliated hospital with a...

The time immediately after birth is a uniquely sensitive period, especially the first hour, which provides a unique bonding and early breastfeeding initiation opportunity. Early skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby...