Article
Pathology
Elma Pasalic, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Altijana Hromic-Jahjefendic
Summary: The human endometrium is a complex tissue that undergoes a monthly cycle of thickening and shedding without scarring or loss of function. Endometriosis is a reproductive disease where endometrium is found outside the uterus, affecting 6-10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. It causes pain, heavy bleeding, and infertility. The disease is believed to originate from viable endometrial cells that flow back into the peritoneum during retrograde menstruation. Treatment options include surgery, hormonal therapy, medication, diet and exercise, and in severe cases, hysterectomy.
PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elena P. P. Khashchenko, Elena V. V. Uvarova, Timur Kh. Fatkhudinov, Vladimir D. D. Chuprynin, Aleksandra V. V. Asaturova, Elena A. A. Kulabukhova, Mikhail Yu. Vysokikh, Elvina Z. Z. Allakhverdieva, Maria N. N. Alekseeva, Leila V. V. Adamyan, Gennady T. T. Sukhikh
Summary: The aim of this study was to improve early diagnosis of endometriosis in adolescents by conducting clinical, imaging, laparoscopic, and histological analyses. Adolescents with endometriosis exhibited heredity, persistent dysmenorrhea, decreased daily activity, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Ultrasound and MRI could detect endometriosis, and certain MRI signs were associated with the disease. Persistent dysmenorrhea and MRI parameters predicted the laparoscopic confirmation of endometriosis, justifying early surgical diagnostics.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anne-Elodie Millischer, Pietro Santulli, Sabrina Da Costa, Corinne Bordonne, Elise Cazaubon, Louis Marcellin, Charles Chapron
Summary: The study evaluated the prevalence of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and ovarian endometrioma (OMA) on MRI in adolescents with severe dysmenorrhea. Among the total of 345 adolescents, 39.3% had endometriosis and 11.4% had adenomyosis. OMA was found in 20.7% of patients, while DIE was found in 88.4%. The prevalence of these conditions increased linearly with the severity of painful symptoms, with a higher rate observed in adolescents above the age of 18.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carlo Alboni, Ludovica Camacho Mattos, Laura Botticelli, Stefania Malmusi, Fabio Facchinetti, Annarita Pecchi
Summary: The management of deep endometriosis requires careful preoperative assessment to provide accurate information about the extent of the disease and patient's objectives. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound and MRI, along with clinical evaluation, play a crucial role in detecting lesions not visible during initial laparoscopy. In this case study, a young woman underwent laparoscopic excision of endometriosis which was found to be safe and effective in improving fertility and alleviating pain symptoms.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shogo Imanaka, Hiroshi Shigetomi, Naoki Kawahara, Hiroshi Kobayashi
Summary: This study identified clinicopathological risk factors and imaging findings associated with adenomyosis-related symptoms. The maximum length from the cervix to the uterine fundus and adenomyosis lesion thickness are independent predictors for menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea, respectively. Infertility may be more related to the coexistence of endometriosis rather than adenomyosis itself.
REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lingsha Wu, Jing Zhang, Jie Tang, Haiyan Fang
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between different categories of body mass index (BMI) and the occurrence of primary dysmenorrhea. The results showed that being underweight may increase the risk of primary dysmenorrhea, while being overweight and obese may not be associated with it. However, more studies are needed to further investigate the relationship between BMI categories and primary dysmenorrhea.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Taylor Burger, Joanna Li, Qiuhong Zhao, Courtney A. Schreiber, Stephanie Teal, David K. Turok, Melissa Natavio, Jeffrey F. Peipert
Summary: This study suggests that obesity is associated with increased time to pregnancy in participants who stop contraception to attempt pregnancy.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. Tomassetti, C. Bafort, A. Vanhie, C. Meuleman, S. Fieuws, M. Welkenhuysen, D. Timmerman, D. Van Schoubroeck, T. D'Hooghe
Summary: The study demonstrates that the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) can be accurately estimated before surgery, providing valuable guidance for individualized treatment decisions for women with endometriosis-related infertility.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Julia Kim, George Patounakis, Caroline Juneau, Scott Morin, Shelby Neal, Paul Bergh, Emre Seli, Richard Scott
Summary: Maternal obesity was found to have some impact on IVF outcomes, with increased risk of very low birth weight infants, but most embryology and pregnancy outcomes were equivalent to normal weight patients. Paternal obesity did not appear to affect IVF, pregnancy, or delivery outcomes.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mauricio S. Abrao, Marina Paula Andres, Julian A. Gingold, Mariona Rius, Joao Siufi Neto, Manoel Orlando Goncalves, Alessandra Di Giovanni, Mario Malzoni, Francisco Carmona
Summary: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of preoperative ultrasound in predicting the 2021 AAGL Endometriosis Staging. The study included 878 patients from three specialized endometriosis centers in Brazil, Spain, and Italy. The results showed a substantial agreement between ultrasound and laparoscopic staging, especially in patients without endometriosis and those with stage 1 and 4 disease.
JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Leslie Farland, William J. Degnan, Melanie L. Bell, Scott E. Kasner, Ava L. Liberman, Divya K. Shah, Kathryn M. Rexrode, Stacey A. Missmer
Summary: After a 28-year follow-up study, it was found that women with endometriosis have a higher risk of stroke, with factors such as hysterectomy/oophorectomy and hormone therapy playing a role in the association. Age, history of infertility, body mass index, and menopausal status did not affect the relationship between endometriosis and stroke.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lena Birke, Dunja M. Baston-Buest, Jan-Steffen Kruessel, Tanja N. Fehm, Alexandra P. Bielfeld
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate whether a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level > 2.5 mu lU/ml and premenstrual spotting could serve as non-invasive markers of endometriosis. The results showed that these markers could help increase the diagnostic reliability of endometriosis.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rachel M. Whynott, Karen M. Summers, Bradley J. Van Voorhis, Rachel B. Mejia
Summary: The study showed that BMI does not have a negative impact on the success of intrauterine insemination treatment, but obesity may increase the risk of biochemical pregnancy.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jaeyu Park, Myeongcheol Lee, Hojae Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Rosie Kwon, Hwi Yang, Seung Won Lee, Sunyoung Kim, Masoud Rahmati, Ai Koyanagi, Lee Smith, Min Seo Kim, Louis Jacob, Guillermo Felipe Lopez Sanchez, Dragioti Elena, Jae Il Shin, Sang Youl Rhee, Myung Chul Yoo, Dong Keon Yon
Summary: This study analyzed the temporal trend of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) in South Korean adults from 1998 to 2021, including the COVID-19 pandemic period. The prevalence of RA and OA showed a steady decrease, but there was a slight increase after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vulnerable groups, including older adults, urban residents, and those with higher education, showed higher odds ratios for OA.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Leslie Farland, Judy E. Stern, Chia-ling Liu, Howard J. Cabral, Charles C. Coddington, Hafsatou Diop, Dmitry Dukhovny, Sunah Hwang, Stacey A. Missmer
Summary: Women with a history of endometriosis or fibroids have a higher risk of pregnancy complications and preterm birth. This risk is increased when they have a history of infertility or utilize assisted reproductive technology.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maged M. Costantine, Madeline Murguia Rice, Mark B. Landon, Michael W. Varner, Brian M. Casey, Uma M. Reddy, Ronald J. Wapner, Dwight J. Rouse, Alan T. N. Tita, John M. Thorp, Edward K. Chien, Alan M. Peaceman, Sean C. Blackwell
Summary: This study aims to evaluate whether the values and shape of the glucose curve during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in pregnancy can identify women at risk of developing hypertension later in life. The results suggest that the 2-hour OGTT value was positively associated with the primary outcome, while the 3-hour OGTT value was negatively associated. Furthermore, a monophasic OGTT response was associated with an increased risk of hypertension.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ashley N. Battarbee, Melissa S. Stockwell, Michael Varner, Gabriella Newes-Adeyi, Michael Daugherty, Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, Alan T. Tita, Kelly Vorwaller, Celibell Vargas, Akila Subramaniam, Lawrence Reichle, Romeo R. Galang, Emily Powers, Miriam Lucca-Susana, Mickey Parks, Tiffany J. Chen, Hilda Razzaghi, Fatimah S. Dawood
Summary: Most pregnant women are worried about COVID-19 illness, but less than 50% are willing to get vaccinated during pregnancy. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women have lower odds of accepting a vaccine, highlighting the need to prioritize strategies to address perceived barriers among groups at high risk for COVID-19.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michelle P. Debbink, Torri D. Metz, Richard E. Nelson, Sophie E. Janes, Alexandra Kroes, Lori J. Begaye, Cara C. Heuser, Marcela C. Smid, Robert M. Silver, Michael W. Varner, Brett D. Einerson
Summary: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on delivery admissions, revealing that admissions complicated by severe maternal morbidity (SMM) incurred 2.5 to 4 times higher costs compared to uncomplicated deliveries. The cost differences varied depending on the criteria used to define SMM.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna Palatnik, Paula McGee, Jennifer L. Bailit, Ronald J. Wapner, Michael W. Varner, John M. Thorp, Steve N. Caritis, Mona Prasad, Alan T. N. Tita, George R. Saade, Dwight J. Rouse, Sean C. Blackwell
Summary: This study found that Black and Hispanic HDP patients had higher rates of severe maternal morbidity, but the racial disparities disappeared after controlling for other factors.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kara M. Rood, Lynda G. Ugwu, William A. Grobman, Jennifer L. Bailit, Ronald J. Wapner, Michael W. Varner, John M. Thorp, Steve N. Caritis, Alan T. N. Tita, George R. Saade, Dwight J. Rouse, Sean C. Blackwell, Jorge E. Tolosa
Summary: This study examines the factors associated with suboptimal receipt of antenatal corticosteroids (ANCS) among individuals who deliver between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation. The results show that there are significant variations in the administration and timing of ANCS among different hospitals, indicating opportunities for improvement.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mara J. Dinsmoor, Lynda G. Ugwu, Jennifer L. Bailit, Uma M. Reddy, Ronald J. Wapner, Michael W. Varner, John M. Thorp, Steve N. Caritis, Mona Prasad, Alan T. N. Tita, George R. Saade, Yoram Sorokin, Dwight J. Rouse, Sean C. Blackwell, Jorge E. Tolosa
Summary: Super morbid obesity is significantly associated with increased serious maternal morbidity and mortality; however, cesarean appears to mediate this association. Obesity and morbid obesity are not associated with maternal morbidity and mortality.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Daniel N. Pasko, Paula McGee, William A. Grobman, Jennifer L. Bailit, Uma M. Reddy, Ronald J. Wapner, Michael W. Varner, John M. Thorp, Steve N. Caritis, Mona Prasad, George R. Saade, Yoram Sorokin, Dwight J. Rouse, Jorge E. Tolosa
Summary: This study used the TGCS system to analyze cesarean delivery frequencies and identified term singletons in vertex presentation with a prior cesarean delivery as the primary contributors. It also found variations in cesarean delivery frequencies among hospitals and the influence of patient characteristics on these variations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ashley N. Battarbee, Lisa Mele, Mark B. Landon, Michael W. Varner, Brian M. Casey, Uma M. Reddy, Ronald J. Wapner, Dwight J. Rouse, John M. Thorp, Edward K. Chien, George Saade, Beth A. Plunkett, Sean C. Blackwell
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between mild gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and obesity with metabolic and cardiovascular markers 5 to 10 years after pregnancy. The results showed that prior GDM and obesity were associated with increased insulin resistance but no consistent cardiovascular dysfunction or alterations in insulin secretion.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Philibert Dougnon, Victorien Dougnon, Boris Legba, Kafayath Fabiyi, Arnaud Soha, Hornel Koudokpon, Kevin Sintondji, Esther Deguenon, Gildas Hounmanou, Carlos Quenum, Taeratou Aminou, Richard Lokossou, Innocent Togla, Cyrille Boko, Bruno Djossa, Francoise Assogba-komlan, Lamine Baba-moussa
Summary: This study assessed the presence of pathogenic bacteria in imported day-old chicks from Belgium to Benin. The results showed that Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., and coagulase-negative staphylococci were the most common bacteria identified. The Escherichia coli strains exhibited high resistance rates against ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole. Immediate detection of resistant bacteria in imported chicks is necessary to prevent their dissemination.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Karen C. Schliep, Hailey Mclean, Bin Yan, Fares Qeadan, Lauren H. Theilen, Adam de Havenon, Jennifer J. Majersik, Truls Ostbye, Surendra Sharma, Michael W. Varner
Summary: Previous meta-analyses have shown that women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) have a 2- to 4-fold increased risk of later cardiovascular disease. This study aims to summarize the evidence for the impact of HDP on dementia and explore the unique associations between HDP and dementia subtypes.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ashley Battarbee, Lisa B. Mele, Mark W. Landon, Michael M. Varner, Brian M. Casey, Uma J. Reddy, Ronald J. Wapner, Dwight M. Rouse, John K. Thorp, Edward Chien, George M. Saade, Alan C. Peaceman, Sean Blackwell
Summary: This study aimed to measure the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and long-term maternal metabolic and cardiovascular biomarkers. The results showed no association between HDP and metabolic or cardiovascular biomarkers, but patients with preeclampsia may have lower levels of oxidative stress/cardiac ischemia.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maged M. M. Costantine, Alan T. N. Tita, Lisa Mele, Brian M. M. Casey, Alan M. M. Peaceman, Michael W. W. Varner, Uma M. M. Reddy, Ronald J. J. Wapner, John M. M. Thorp, George R. R. Saade, Dwight J. J. Rouse, Baha Sibai, Brian M. M. Mercer, Steve N. N. Caritis
Summary: The study aimed to assess the association between being small for gestational age (SGA), large for gestational age (LGA), or having a small or large head circumference (HC) at birth and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. The results showed that SGA at birth was associated with a decrease in child IQ and higher odds of child IQ < 85 at 5 years of age, while LGA at birth was not associated with adverse outcomes. Using a fetal growth standard did not improve the detection of newborns at risk of adverse neurodevelopment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michael W. Varner, Elizabeth A. Thom, C. Michael Cotten, Susan R. Hintz, Grier P. Page, Dwight J. Rouse, Brian M. Mercer, Maged M. Costantine, Yoram Sorokin, John M. Thorp Jr, Susan M. Ramin, Marshall W. Carpenter, Mary J. O'Sullivan, Alan M. Peaceman, George R. Saade, Donald J. Dudley, Steve N. Caritis
Summary: This study found genetic variants associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in extremely low birth weight infants, including a variant in the SERPINE1 gene that is associated with cerebral palsy or death.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ling-Jun Li, Ruochen Du, Marion Ouidir, Ruijin Lu, Zhen Chen, Natalie L. Weir, Michael Y. Tsai, Paul S. Albert, Cuilin Zhang
Summary: Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) during pregnancy have an impact on metabolic programming and fetal growth. In this study, plasma phospholipid SFAs were measured in early pregnancy and fetal growth was monitored. It was found that even-chain and very long even-chain SFAs were negatively associated, while odd-chain SFAs were positively associated with fetal weight and size. Pentadecanoic acid (15:0) in the highest tertile showed a greater fetal weight and size compared to the lowest tertile. These findings suggest the potential use of an alternative high-fat diet rich in odd-chain SFAs for optimal fetal growth.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ann M. Bruno, Amanda A. Allshouse, Ashley E. Benson, Christian Con Yost, Torri D. Metz, Michael W. Varner, Robert M. Silver, D. Ware Branch
Summary: Thrombotic markers in pregnant individuals are not affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection, but a high rate of LAC positivity is common. The severity of the disease is not associated with D-dimer levels and LAC positivity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)