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...

Public Health  Dentistry  Women’s 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...

Gynecology & Obstetrics  Oncology  Women’s Health 

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...

Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Microbiology  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.

Women’s Health  Pathology 

Introduction: Bacteriuria is commonly found in women and about thirty three percent (33%) of adult women have encountered an incidence of symptomatic cystitis at least once in their life time. In case the uropathogens are unidentified and management undertaken, bacteriuria may cause more dangerous and adversed complications, including nephritis and renal failure. Majority of studies done in Kenya have focused on pregnant women with no documented information available on the sexu...

Women’s Health 

This study employs a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design to assess the satisfaction levels among 380 women aged 15 - 49 using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) and injectables in the Kwabre East Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Data were collected via self-completed and interviewer-administered questionnaires, focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about contraceptives, sources of contraceptives, and satisfaction levels with OCPs and injectables. Findings reveal high o...

Women’s Health 

Sexual harassment in the workplace is still omnipresent in the workplace in Canada. It is even more ubiquitous in male-dominated industries, and women holding these “masculine” positions are the principal victims. Sexual harassment can take many forms, such as physical, verbal, or even virtual. Many Canadian women working in male-dominated industries are victims of this type of harassment in the workplace, which causes them intense stress and substantial emotional distress. Whether it’s in the C...

Sociology  Psychology  Women’s Health