Archives of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Bacterial Profile and Drug Resistance Patterns among Pregnant Women with Bacteriuria in East Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

Molla Getie Mehari , Mekdes Molla

Due mostly to the growth of multidrug resistant infections, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has limited the arsenal of medical professionals against infectious diseases on a global scale. Thus, the purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to present the pooled prevalence, bacterial profile, and current trend of antibiotic resistance in pregnant women who have significant bacteriuria in East Africa.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2025, Volume 6, Issue 2, p66-81 | DOI:

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The Effectiveness of Methotrexate in Hemodynamically Stable Women with Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Hossam Abdelfatah Mansour , Ruqayyah Ali Ahmed , Ahmed Mohamed , Ekramy A. Mohamed

Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a leading cause of acute abdominal pain in gynecology. Most women with tubal EP present hemodynamically stable, making non-surgical therapy a viable option. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of methotrexate (MTX) regimens in this population. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). A comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, LILACS, SciELO, and CINAHL was conducted from database inception to April 2025.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2025, Volume 6, Issue 2, p55-65 | DOI:

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Comprehensive Management of Endometriosis: Implementation from Research to Clinical Practice

Elliot M. Levine , Carlos M. Fernandez , Teresa Tam

Appendiceal endometriosis (AE) represents a clinically significant yet frequently overlooked manifestation of endometriosis that may contribute to persistent symptoms and suboptimal treatment outcomes. Multiple comprehensive reviews demonstrate that appendiceal involvement occurs in a notable percentage of women with endometriosis and can present with distinctive symptom patterns.

Arch Obstet Gynecol, 2025, Volume 6, Issue 2, p82-84 | DOI: