Archives of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Acute Urinary Retention Due to Non-Peuperal Uterine Inversion - A Case Report

Eustace Ehikioya , Chibuzor Andrew Okoronkwo , Obietonbara Emodi , Okelue Edwards Okobi , Olukunle Samuel Omolayo , Sanu Jarjusey

Non-puerperal uterine inversion (NPUI) is an extremely rare cause of acute urinary retention in women of reproductive age. The delay in diagnosing this rare clinical entity presenting with acute urinary retention further complicates the management. The condition's rarity makes it difficult to carry out a study on its prevalence. Hence, most of the evidence comes from case reports or case series.

Case Report Open Access

Role of Laparoscopy in Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation after Failure of Uterine Arteries Embolization

Tamagnini M , Saccardi C , Litta P , Stella A , Bonora M , Vassallo L

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening condition, and the primary therapeutic method is embolization. We describe a case of a 33-year-old woman with acquired uterine AVM accompanied by abnormal vaginal bleeding. The diagnosis was established by Doppler flow ultrasonography and angiography. Because this uterine AVM was extensive, uterine arterial embolization was not conclusive.

Research Article Open Access

Assessing Vitamin D's Impact on Pregnancy Success: A Predictive

Songwei Jiang , Zushun Chen , Xianyan Tang , Shiyang Wei

Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after at least 12 months of unprotected intercourse, affects up to 15.5% of couples of childbearing age. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) offers hope for successful pregnancy, though clinical pregnancy rates remain around 40%, with delivery success rates at 20%-30%. Despite numerous influencing factors, age, Antral Follicle Count (AFC), and Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) serve as the current predictors of ART outcomes.

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Umbilical Vein Varix Ultrasound Characteristics and Perinatal Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kristen H. Quinn , Tara Streich-Tilles , Jessica Wade , Julia Cartledge , Jeffrey M. Denney

A. Why was this study conducted? Current recommendations for delivery of all pregnancies affected by umbilical vein varix (UVV), isolated or not, at 37 weeks are not well-supported by published data and needs to be evaluated further. B. What are the key findings? Stratification by isolated UVV versus non-isolated UVV is helpful in determining fetuses at risk for poor outcomes. UVV size or presence of filling defect does not affect perinatal outcomes.

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The Evaluation of Autonomic Dysfunction in Adolescent Patients with Premenstrual Syndrome

Ozlem Akbulut , Ilker Ertugrul , Melis Pehlivantürk-Kızılkan , Musa Oztürk , Orhan Derman , Sinem Akgül

Introduction: The relationship between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS) is complex, with limited data on PMS-related stress further inducing disturbances in the ANS balance. We aimed to investigate the ANS functions through heart rate changes in adolescents with and without PMS.