BACKGROUND There is no clear and contemporaneous method for screening of idiopathic hirsutism (IH) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the community level and current estimates regarding their prevalence are limited. We aimed to ascertain the prevalence of IH and PCOS in a randomly selected sample of reproductive aged female participants of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). METHO...

Physical activity improves health and may delay the onset of several chronic diseases. For women in particular, the rate of these diseases accelerates at middle age; therefore it is important to identify the determinants of health-enhancing physical activity during midlife in this population. In this study, we focused on determinants that are unique to the female sex, such as childbearing and m...

background: sexual dysfunction in women is very common and it affects physical and mental health. several studies have been conducted in iran in order to investigate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction. however, there is a remarkable diversity among the results. this meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the overall prevalence of female sexual dysfunction in iran. methods: internation...

The incidence of obesity is increasing rapidly all over the world and results in numerous health detriments, including disruptions in reproduction. However, the mechanisms by which excess body fat interferes with reproductive functions are still not fully understood. After weaning, female rats were treated with a cafeteria diet or a chow diet (control group). Biometric and metabolic parameters ...

background: despite so many unmet sexual health education (she) needs of adolescents, socio-cultural challenges have caused this issue to be ignored in different scoieties. this study investigated iranian female adolescents’ experiences and perceptions with respect to she that they received at schools , and what they really needed, expected, and preferred. materials and methods: in this qualita...

conclusions according to the obtained results, females in the rural areas had lower sexual function than the ones in the urban areas. it is suggested to establish female sexual health units in healthcare centers to give female sexual function consultation adjusted with awareness and culture of females and consider the existing problems. background healthy sexual function can be considered as an...