Vulvar carcinoma is a relatively uncommon gynecological malignancy, accounting for approximately 5% of all female genital tract cancers and predominantly affects postmenopausal women. Survival rate observed to be approximated up to the 70% of cases, although with the presence of other comorbidities, it may worsen its morbidity and mortality. Magnificent appearance of either non healing ulcerative or inguinal mass ulcerated for those with diabetes cases could be contradicted as a persistent vulva...

Women’s Health 

Aim: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a potentially lethal obstetric emergency with a high maternal mortality rate. Our report details two successful cases of patients who developed non-overt disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) following cesarean section, likely induced by AFE, and were managed using a bundle transfusion strategy prior to experiencing massive postpartum hemorrhage. Methods: An aggressive bundle transfusion strategy was initiated upon early laboratory evidence of coagulo...

Women’s Health 

Primary tumors of the vagina are extremely rare, accounting for less than 2% of gynecological neoplasms. Among these, mixed tumors with both epithelial and mesenchymal components are exceptional and rarely described in the literature. We report the case of a 50-year-old female patient with a mixed tumor of the vagina, which required multidisciplinary management. Through this observation, we discuss the clinical, radiological, and histopathological features of this rare entity, as well as the ava...

Diagnostics  Anatomy & Physiology  Women’s Health  Global Health  Gynecology & Obstetrics 

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a polymicrobial infection that originates from the upward spread of infecting organisms through the cervix and into the uterus, fallopian tubes, or peritoneal cavity. PID can result in a range of serious complications, particularly when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, risk factors and complications of pelvic inflammatory disease among women of reproductive age attending the EHFA Foundation...

Infectious Diseases  Women’s Health 

Background: Oral and dental infections during pregnancy have been associated with adverse obstetric outcomes, including preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, and miscarriage. Awareness of this link among obstetric healthcare professionals is crucial to ensure timely referrals for dental care. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of obstetric staff in public hospitals in Niamey, Niger. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, multicenter surv...

Women’s Health  Dentistry  Public Health 

Introduction: maternal deaths remain a major public health issue in Benin, particularly in the Donga department despite notable efforts. The study aimed to identify factors associated with maternal deaths in order to improve decision-making. Methods: A case-control study was conducted in the Djougou-Copargo-Ouaké and Bassila health zones from January 2020 to December 2024. A total of 143 cases (maternal deaths) and 286 controls (women who gave birth without a fa...

Women’s Health 

Uterine smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP) are rare tumors with histologic features of both benign leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma. Due to this, their clinical behavior is unpredictable, and long-term outcomes of progressing into malignant leiomyosarcoma should be closely investigated. We present the case of a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with STUMP following laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy. Despite total abdominal hysterectomy and negative initial follow-up, she develope...

Oncology  Women’s Health  Gynecology & Obstetrics 

Breast milk is crucial for an infant’s nutrition and immunity, especially in the first six months. When direct breastfeeding is not possible, expressing milk becomes essential, yet many mothers face challenges due to limited awareness. The study aimed to assess awareness and attitude on storage and feeding of expressed breast milk among postnatal mothers attending a tertiary hospital, Pokhara. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 335 postnatal...

Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Women’s Health 

Objective: To alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of drug addicts and to explore the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine dressing on drug-related constipation. Methods: A total of 113 patients with constipation after detoxification admitted to a women’s education and correction center in Chongqing were enrolled, and constipation symptoms and quality of life scores, serum gastrointestinal hormones, and intestinal microbiota sequencing indexes were col...

Microbiology  Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Women’s Health 

Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare medical and surgical emergency. The majority of the patients present with non-specific signs and symptoms that include non-specific abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or hematochezia, which leads to the disease being overlooked even in acute settings. We present a case of SMVT in a young female heterozygous for factor V Leiden with associated risk factors that lead to a timely diagnosis with good outcomes.

Pathology  Women’s Health