OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of fractional microablative CO2 laser on sexual function and overall satisfaction with sexual life in postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). METHOD This prospective study included 77 postmenopausal women (mean age 60.6 ± 6.2 years) treated for VVA symptoms with the fractional microablative CO2 laser system (SmartXide(2) V(2)LR, Monalisa Touc...

BACKGROUND Obstetricians are often reluctant to grant requests for an elective cesarean section (ECS) due to childbirth fear. To date, it is unknown if an ECS on request improves mental well-being in the mother in the peripartum period and if possible beneficial effects on anxiety and depression could outweigh the increased risk of complications associated with a surgical delivery. A systematic...

Leiomyomas are a major source of morbidity and decrease in quality life for women reproductive age. Goserelin is Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) which treats leiomyomas inducing hypogonadotropic state. Adverse effects includes hot flushes vaginal dryness. When choosing treatment, its capability to improve the patient’s must be taken consideration. The objective this retrospectiv...

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and safety of a 200-microgram misoprostol vaginal insert with a 10-mg dinoprostone vaginal insert for reducing the time to vaginal delivery. METHODS In a phase III, double-blind, multicenter study, women being induced with a modified Bishop score of 4 or less were randomly assigned to receive either a 200-microgram misoprostol vaginal insert or a 10-mg dinopr...

BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine the effect of postmenopausal hormone therapy on women's symptom reporting and quality of life in a randomized trial. METHODS 1823 women participated in the Estonian Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy (EPHT) Trial between 1999 and 2004. Women were randomized to open-label continuous combined hormone therapy or no treatment, or to blind hormone thera...

BACKGROUND Clinicians should be aware of the diagnostic values of various symptoms, signs and antecedents. This information is particularly important in primary care settings, where sophisticated diagnostic approaches are not always feasible. The aim of the study is to determine the probability that various symptoms, signs, antecedents and tests predict urinary tract infection (UTI) in women. ...

the present investigation was designed to formulate a natural tablet for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis in order to eliminate side effects that are caused by existing antifungal drugs. curcumin has promising antifungal activity in comparison with the existing azole antifungal drugs. bioadhesive curcumin vaginal tablets were prepared by direct compression with different ratios of biadhesiv...

background vaginitis is the most common gynecological problem and the second most common infection. this condition occurs in approximately 90% of the affected females; secondary to bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis. objectives according to the high prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis in iran and because of the importance of controlling causing species, the current study aimed ...

Venereal genital dermatoses are cutaneous morbidities contracted and transmitted by sexual contact. They caused microorganisms that survive on the skin or mucous membranes, via semen, vaginal secretions, blood during intercourse. Data pattern of presentation diagnoses venereal genial limited in Nigeria. The aim this study was to determine over a 5-year period University Benin Teaching Hospital ...