International Journal of Women's Health, Volume 5, Issue (2013)

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Review

Review Article
Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a review
Michael Capriola
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 28 Dec 2012
AbstractforPeripartum cardiomyopathy: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (181 KB)
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Review Article
Safety and effectiveness of termination services performed by doctors versus midlevel providers: a systematic review and analysis
Thoai D Ngo, Min Hae Park & Caroline Free
Pages: 9-17
Published online: 04 Jan 2013
AbstractforSafety and effectiveness of termination services performed by doctors versus midlevel providers: a systematic review and analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (223 KB)
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Original Research

Article
IUD discontinuation rates, switching behavior, and user satisfaction: findings from a retrospective analysis of a mobile outreach service program in Pakistan
Syed Khurram Azmat, Waqas Hameed, Ghulam Mustafa, Wajahat Hussain, Aftab Ahmed & Mohsina Bilgrami
Pages: 19-27
Published online: 10 Jan 2013
AbstractforIUD discontinuation rates, switching behavior, and user satisfaction: findings from a retrospective analysis of a mobile outreach service program in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (427.7 KB)
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Short Report

Brief Report
Does social disadvantage affect the validity of self-report for cervical cancer screening?
Aisha K Lofters, Rahim Moineddin, Stephen W Hwang & Richard H Glazier
Pages: 29-33
Published online: 17 Jan 2013
AbstractforDoes social disadvantage affect the validity of self-report for cervical cancer screening? | Full Text | References | PDF (162.3 KB)
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Letters

Letter
Letter to editor
James P Reichmann
Page: 35
Published online: 22 Jan 2013
CitationforLetter to editor | Full Text | References | PDF (89.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Advantages of nerve-sparing intrastromal total abdominal hysterectomy
Daryoosh Samimi, Afdal Allam, Robert Devereaux, William Han & Mark Monroe
Pages: 37-42
Published online: 22 Jan 2013
AbstractforAdvantages of nerve-sparing intrastromal total abdominal hysterectomy | Full Text | References | PDF (992.4 KB)
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Retraction

Retraction
Feasibility of abdominoplasty with Cesarean section [Retraction]
Page: 43
Published online: 24 Jan 2013
CitationforFeasibility of abdominoplasty with Cesarean section [Retraction] | Full Text | PDF (57.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on first-line treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma
Z Kemp & JA Ledermann
Pages: 45-51
Published online: 25 Jan 2013
AbstractforUpdate on first-line treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma | Full Text | References | PDF (168.7 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Pregnancy complicated by morbidly adherent placenta in a patient with bilateral ovarian agenesis: a case report
Hong Soo Wong
Pages: 53-55
Published online: 05 Feb 2013
AbstractforPregnancy complicated by morbidly adherent placenta in a patient with bilateral ovarian agenesis: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (107.3 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Do women requesting only contraception find attendance at an integrated sexual health clinic more stigmatizing than attendance at a family planning–only clinic?
Ulrike Sauer, Arti Singh, Punam Rubenstein & Rudiger Pittrof
Pages: 57-64
Published online: 09 Feb 2013
AbstractforDo women requesting only contraception find attendance at an integrated sexual health clinic more stigmatizing than attendance at a family planning–only clinic? | Full Text | References | PDF (219.1 KB)
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Article
Maternal age and birth defects after the use of assisted reproductive technology in Japan, 2004–2010
Syuichi Ooki
Pages: 65-77
Published online: 18 Feb 2013
AbstractforMaternal age and birth defects after the use of assisted reproductive technology in Japan, 2004–2010 | Full Text | References | PDF (399.5 KB)
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Use of previous maternal health services has a limited role in reattendance for skilled institutional delivery: cross-sectional survey in Northwest Ethiopia
Bekana Kebede, Abebaw Gebeyehu & Gashaw Andargie
Pages: 79-85
Published online: 21 Feb 2013
AbstractforUse of previous maternal health services has a limited role in reattendance for skilled institutional delivery: cross-sectional survey in Northwest Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (417 KB)
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Effect of fat mass and lean mass on bone mineral density in postmenopausal and perimenopausal Thai women
Sirianong Namwongprom, Sattaya Rojanasthien, Ampica Mangklabruks, Supasil Soontrapa, Chanpen Wongboontan & Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul
Pages: 87-92
Published online: 27 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffect of fat mass and lean mass on bone mineral density in postmenopausal and perimenopausal Thai women | Full Text | References | PDF (480.8 KB)
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Article
Serum vitamin D3 level inversely correlates with uterine fibroid volume in different ethnic groups: a cross-sectional observational study
Mohamed Sabry, Sunil K Halder, Abdou S Ait Allah, Eman Roshdy, Veera Rajaratnam & Ayman Al-Hendy
Pages: 93-100
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforSerum vitamin D3 level inversely correlates with uterine fibroid volume in different ethnic groups: a cross-sectional observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (563.4 KB)
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Outcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in the North Indian population
Rekha Sachan, Munna Lal Patel, Pushpalata Sachan, Amrita Gaurav, Meenakshi Singh & Bhumika Bansal
Pages: 101-108
Published online: 06 Mar 2013
AbstractforOutcomes in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in the North Indian population | Full Text | References | PDF (496.8 KB)
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Attitude and practices of obstetricians and gynecologists towards involvement of physiotherapists in management of obstetric and gynecologic conditions
Nse A Odunaiya, Temitayo Ilesanmi, Adeniran O Fawole & Oluwafemi O Oguntibeju
Pages: 109-114
Published online: 08 Mar 2013
AbstractforAttitude and practices of obstetricians and gynecologists towards involvement of physiotherapists in management of obstetric and gynecologic conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (173.1 KB)
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Safety and effectiveness of different dosage of mifepristone for the treatment of uterine fibroids: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
Josep LL Carbonell, Rita Acosta, Yasmiriam Pérez, Ana G Marrero, Edilia Trellez, Carlos Sánchez & Giuseppe Tomasi
Pages: 115-124
Published online: 19 Mar 2013
AbstractforSafety and effectiveness of different dosage of mifepristone for the treatment of uterine fibroids: a double-blind randomized clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (255.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Noninvasive screening tools for Down syndrome: a review
Meagan Smith & Jeannie Visootsak
Pages: 125-131
Published online: 06 Mar 2013
AbstractforNoninvasive screening tools for Down syndrome: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (485.1 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Improved compliance and patient satisfaction with estradiol vaginal tablets in postmenopausal women previously treated with another local estrogen therapy
Mary Jane Minkin, Ricardo Maamari & Suzanne Reiter
Pages: 133-139
Published online: 15 Mar 2013
AbstractforImproved compliance and patient satisfaction with estradiol vaginal tablets in postmenopausal women previously treated with another local estrogen therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (271.4 KB)
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Article
Changes in cervical cancer screening behavior for women attending Pap Test Week clinics
V Poliquin, K Decker, AD Altman & R Lotocki
Pages: 141-148
Published online: 08 Apr 2013
AbstractforChanges in cervical cancer screening behavior for women attending Pap Test Week clinics | Full Text | References | PDF (996.8 KB)
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Article
EE-drospirenone-levomefolate calcium versus EE-drospirenone + folic acid: folate status during 24 weeks of treatment and over 20 weeks following treatment cessation
Konstanze Diefenbach, Dietmar Trummer, Frank Ebert, Michael Lissy, Manuela Koch, Beate Rohde & Hartmut Blode
Pages: 149-163
Published online: 11 Apr 2013
AbstractforEE-drospirenone-levomefolate calcium versus EE-drospirenone + folic acid: folate status during 24 weeks of treatment and over 20 weeks following treatment cessation | Full Text | References | PDF (742.7 KB)
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Article
Meaning-making of female genital cutting: children’s perception and acquired knowledge of the ritual
Jon-Håkon Schultz & Inger-Lise Lien
Pages: 165-175
Published online: 15 Apr 2013
AbstractforMeaning-making of female genital cutting: children’s perception and acquired knowledge of the ritual | Full Text | References | PDF (345.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Circulating nucleic acids in plasma and serum: applications in diagnostic techniques for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis
Peter B Gahan
Pages: 177-186
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforCirculating nucleic acids in plasma and serum: applications in diagnostic techniques for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis | Full Text | References | PDF (216.8 KB)
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Original Research

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Post-steroid management of chronic vulvar itching with a topical formula containing natural anti-itching and anti-inflammatory actives
Francesco Di Pierro, Eleonora Di Maio, Gaetana Di Paola, Raffaele Felice & Filippo Murina
Pages: 187-191
Published online: 19 Apr 2013
AbstractforPost-steroid management of chronic vulvar itching with a topical formula containing natural anti-itching and anti-inflammatory actives | Full Text | References | PDF (160.4 KB)
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Expert Opinion

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Nutrition in pregnancy: the argument for including a source of choline
Steven H Zeisel
Pages: 193-199
Published online: 22 Apr 2013
AbstractforNutrition in pregnancy: the argument for including a source of choline | Full Text | References | PDF (322.1 KB)
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Original Research

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Women’s awareness and periconceptional use of folic acid: data from a large European survey
Johannes Bitzer, Ariane von Stenglin & Ralf Bannemerschult
Pages: 201-213
Published online: 26 Apr 2013
AbstractforWomen’s awareness and periconceptional use of folic acid: data from a large European survey | Full Text | References | PDF (395.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Precision intrauterine contraception may significantly increase continuation of use: a review of long-term clinical experience with frameless copper-releasing intrauterine contraception devices
Dirk Wildemeersch, Ansgar Pett, Sohela Jandi, Thomas Hasskamp, Patrick Rowe & Marc Vrijens
Pages: 215-225
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrecision intrauterine contraception may significantly increase continuation of use: a review of long-term clinical experience with frameless copper-releasing intrauterine contraception devices | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Original Research

Article
Hematological profile of normal pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria
Akinsegun A Akinbami, Sarah O Ajibola, Kabiru A Rabiu, Adeniyi A Adewunmi, Adedoyin O Dosunmu, Adewumi Adediran, Vincent O Osunkalu, Bodunrin I Osikomaiya & Kamal A Ismail
Pages: 227-232
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforHematological profile of normal pregnant women in Lagos, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (185.6 KB)
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Case Series

Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy in patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency
Andra H James, Barbara A Konkle & Kenneth A Bauer
Pages: 233-241
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy in patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency | Full Text | References | PDF (425.3 KB)
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Family cohesion, acculturation, maternal cortisol, and preterm birth in Mexican-American women
R Jeanne Ruiz, Rita H Pickler, C Nathan Marti & Nancy Jallo
Pages: 243-252
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforFamily cohesion, acculturation, maternal cortisol, and preterm birth in Mexican-American women | Full Text | References | PDF (669.8 KB)
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Are dopamine-related genotypes risk factors for excessive gestational weight gain?
Gary S Goldfield, Lauren Marie Dowler, Mark Walker, Jameason D Cameron, Zachary M Ferraro, Eric Doucet & Kristi B Adamo
Pages: 253-259
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforAre dopamine-related genotypes risk factors for excessive gestational weight gain? | Full Text | References | PDF (192.2 KB)
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Burden of vasomotor symptoms in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom
Marco daCosta DiBonaventura, Arthi Chandran, Ming-Ann Hsu & Andrew Bushmakin
Pages: 261-269
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforBurden of vasomotor symptoms in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom | Full Text | References | PDF (310.7 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
A new approach to maternal mortality: the role of HIV in pregnancy
Sara E Gorman
Pages: 271-274
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforA new approach to maternal mortality: the role of HIV in pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (121.4 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Clinical utility of folate-containing oral contraceptives [Corrigendum]
Page: 275
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
CitationforClinical utility of folate-containing oral contraceptives [Corrigendum] | Full Text | PDF (73.5 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis infection among infertile women in Saudi Arabia
Remah M Kamel
Pages: 277-284
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforScreening for Chlamydia trachomatis infection among infertile women in Saudi Arabia | Full Text | References | PDF (297.9 KB)
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Article
Some hemostatic parameters in women with obstetric hemorrhage in Sokoto, Nigeria
O Erhabor, IZ Isaac, AM Muhammad, Y Abdulrahaman, AC Ezimah & TC Adias
Pages: 285-291
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforSome hemostatic parameters in women with obstetric hemorrhage in Sokoto, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (187.5 KB)
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The effect of oral contraceptives on aromatase and Cox-2 expression in the endometrium of patients with idiopathic menorrhagia or adenomyosis
Hugo Maia Jr, Clarice Haddad, Nathaniel Pinheiro & Julio Casoy
Pages: 293-299
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforThe effect of oral contraceptives on aromatase and Cox-2 expression in the endometrium of patients with idiopathic menorrhagia or adenomyosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Depressive symptoms of midlife Latinas: effect of immigration and sociodemographic factors
Rosa Maria Sternberg & Kathryn A Lee
Pages: 301-308
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforDepressive symptoms of midlife Latinas: effect of immigration and sociodemographic factors | Full Text | References | PDF (540.1 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Pathologic examination of the placenta: recommended versus observed practice in a university hospital
Amber Sills, Carmen Steigman, Songthip T Ounpraseuth, Imelda Odibo, Adam T Sandlin & Everett F Magann
Pages: 309-312
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforPathologic examination of the placenta: recommended versus observed practice in a university hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (138.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Novel oral contraceptive for heavy menstrual bleeding: estradiol valerate and dienogest
Sally Rafie, Laura Borgelt, Erin R Koepf, Mary E Temple-Cooper & K Joy Lehman
Pages: 313-321
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforNovel oral contraceptive for heavy menstrual bleeding: estradiol valerate and dienogest | Full Text | References | PDF (233 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Female genital mutilation/cutting in The Gambia: long-term health consequences and complications during delivery and for the newborn
Adriana Kaplan, Mary Forbes, Isabelle Bonhoure, Mireia Utzet, Miguel Martín, Malick Manneh & Haruna Ceesay
Pages: 323-331
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforFemale genital mutilation/cutting in The Gambia: long-term health consequences and complications during delivery and for the newborn | Full Text | References | PDF (500.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Vitamin D nutrition in pregnancy: current opinion
Adekunle Dawodu & Henry Akinbi
Pages: 333-343
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforVitamin D nutrition in pregnancy: current opinion | Full Text | References | PDF (316 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Be wary of “natural” therapy in gynecological surgery
Mark Erian & Glenda McLaren
Pages: 345-349
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforBe wary of “natural” therapy in gynecological surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (737.7 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Pathways of cervical cancer screening among Chinese women
Grace X Ma, Min Qi Wang, Xiang S Ma, Steven E Shive, Yin Tan & Jamil I Toubbeh
Pages: 351-359
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforPathways of cervical cancer screening among Chinese women | Full Text | References | PDF (253 KB)
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Article
Mifepristone versus placebo to treat uterine myoma: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial
Josep Lluis Carbonell Esteve, Rita Acosta, Yasmirian Pérez, Barbara Rodriguez, Isabel Seigler, Carlos Sanchez & Giuseppe Tomasi
Pages: 361-369
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforMifepristone versus placebo to treat uterine myoma: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial | Full Text | References | PDF (306.6 KB)
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Article
Mothers’ human papilloma virus knowledge and willingness to vaccinate their adolescent daughters in Lagos, Nigeria
Beatrice N Ezenwa, Mobolanle R Balogun & Ifeoma P Okafor
Pages: 371-377
Published online: 08 Jul 2013
AbstractforMothers’ human papilloma virus knowledge and willingness to vaccinate their adolescent daughters in Lagos, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (260.5 KB)
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HPV prevalence at enrollment and baseline results from the Carolina Women’s Care Study, a longitudinal study of HPV persistence in women of college age
Carolyn E Banister, Amy R Messersmith, Hrishikesh Chakraborty, Yinding Wang, Lisa B Spiryda, Saundra H Glover, Lucia Pirisi & Kim E Creek
Pages: 379-388
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforHPV prevalence at enrollment and baseline results from the Carolina Women’s Care Study, a longitudinal study of HPV persistence in women of college age | Full Text | References | PDF (331.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Exercise in obese pregnant women: positive impacts and current perceptions
Zhixian Sui & Jodie M Dodd
Pages: 389-398
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforExercise in obese pregnant women: positive impacts and current perceptions | Full Text | References | PDF (474.6 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Perception on prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV among women of reproductive age group in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria
AI Olugbenga-Bello, WO Adebimpe, FF Osundina & ST Abdulsalam
Pages: 399-405
Published online: 11 Jul 2013
AbstractforPerception on prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV among women of reproductive age group in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (197.1 KB)
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Blood transfusion trends in obstetrics at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria
Osaheni L Lawani, Chukwuemeka A Iyoke & Azubuike K Onyebuchi
Pages: 407-412
Published online: 12 Jul 2013
AbstractforBlood transfusion trends in obstetrics at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (163 KB)
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Making strides in women’s mental health care delivery in rural Ethiopia: demographics of a female outpatient psychiatric cohort at Jimma University Specialized Hospital (2006–2008)
Zeina N Chemali, Christina PC Borba, Tanya E Henderson & Markos Tesfaye
Pages: 413-419
Published online: 19 Jul 2013
AbstractforMaking strides in women’s mental health care delivery in rural Ethiopia: demographics of a female outpatient psychiatric cohort at Jimma University Specialized Hospital (2006–2008) | Full Text | References | PDF (201.4 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Effectiveness of the cyclic administration of dienogest in a case of pathological disappearance of intestinal endometriosis
Ryo Tamura, Ikunosuke Tsuneki & Toru Yanase
Pages: 421-424
Published online: 16 Jul 2013
AbstractforEffectiveness of the cyclic administration of dienogest in a case of pathological disappearance of intestinal endometriosis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Original Research

Article
Risk factors and prevalence of osteoporosis in premenopausal women from poor economic backgrounds in Colombia
John Londono, Paula Valencia, Ana María Santos, Luisa F Gutiérrez, Roberto Baquero & Rafael Valle-Oñate
Pages: 425-430
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforRisk factors and prevalence of osteoporosis in premenopausal women from poor economic backgrounds in Colombia | Full Text | References | PDF (193.8 KB)
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Maternal mortality at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Southeast Nigeria: a 10-year review (2003–2012)
NJ Obiechina, VE Okolie, ZC Okechukwu, CF Oguejiofor, OI Udegbunam, LSA Nwajiaku, C Ogbuokiri & R Egeonu
Pages: 431-436
Published online: 23 Jul 2013
AbstractforMaternal mortality at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Southeast Nigeria: a 10-year review (2003–2012) | Full Text | References | PDF (279.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Impact of vulvovaginal health on postmenopausal women: a review of surveys on symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy
Sharon J Parish, Rossella E Nappi, Michael L Krychman, Susan Kellogg-Spadt, James A Simon, Jeffrey A Goldstein & Sheryl A Kingsberg
Pages: 437-447
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforImpact of vulvovaginal health on postmenopausal women: a review of surveys on symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy | Full Text | References | PDF (223.9 KB)
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Original Research

Article
Is a bowel resection necessary for deep endometriosis with rectovaginal or colorectal involvement?
Pedro Acién, Clara Núñez, Francisco Quereda, Irene Velasco, Marta Valiente & Virginia Vidal
Pages: 449-455
Published online: 29 Jul 2013
AbstractforIs a bowel resection necessary for deep endometriosis with rectovaginal or colorectal involvement? | Full Text | References | PDF (1,016.8 KB)
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Maternal mortality in rural South Africa: the impact of case definition on levels and trends
Michel Garenne, Kathleen Kahn, Mark A Collinson, F Xavier Gómez-Olivé & Stephen Tollman
Pages: 457-463
Published online: 06 Aug 2013
AbstractforMaternal mortality in rural South Africa: the impact of case definition on levels and trends | Full Text | References | PDF (324.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Management of osteoporosis and menopausal symptoms: focus on bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogen combination
Sebastian Mirkin & James H Pickar
Pages: 465-475
Published online: 07 Aug 2013
AbstractforManagement of osteoporosis and menopausal symptoms: focus on bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogen combination | Full Text | References | PDF (358.8 KB)
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Article
Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with green tea extract: a pilot randomized controlled clinical study
Eman Roshdy, Veera Rajaratnam, Sarbani Maitra, Mohamed Sabry, Abdou S Ait Allah & Ayman Al-Hendy
Pages: 477-486
Published online: 07 Aug 2013
AbstractforTreatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with green tea extract: a pilot randomized controlled clinical study | Full Text | References | PDF (561.9 KB)
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HPV infection, cervical abnormalities, and cancer in HIV-infected women in Mumbai, India: 12-month follow-up
Petros Isaakidis, Sharmila Pimple, Bhanumati Varghese, Samsuddin Khan, Homa Mansoor, Joanna Ladomirska, Neelakumari Sharma, Esdras Da Silva, Carol Metcalf, Severine Caluwaerts, Petra Alders, Evangelia E Ntzani & Tony Reid
Pages: 487-494
Published online: 13 Aug 2013
AbstractforHPV infection, cervical abnormalities, and cancer in HIV-infected women in Mumbai, India: 12-month follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (236.3 KB)
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High maternal and neonatal mortality rates in northern Nigeria: an 8-month observational study
Gilles Guerrier, Bukola Oluyide, Maria Keramarou & Rebecca Grais
Pages: 495-499
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforHigh maternal and neonatal mortality rates in northern Nigeria: an 8-month observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (193.7 KB)
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Retrospective cohort study of the effects of obesity in early pregnancy on maternal weight gain and obstetric outcomes in an obstetric population in Africa
Chukwuemeka A Iyoke, George O Ugwu, Frank O Ezugwu, Osaheni L Lawani & Azubuike K Onyebuchi
Pages: 501-507
Published online: 14 Aug 2013
AbstractforRetrospective cohort study of the effects of obesity in early pregnancy on maternal weight gain and obstetric outcomes in an obstetric population in Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (214.5 KB)
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Gilles Guerrier, Bukola Oluyide, Maria Keramarou & Rebecca F Grais
Pages: 509-513
Published online: 19 Aug 2013
AbstractforFactors associated with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia in Jahun, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (168.8 KB)
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Ectopic pregnancy: a life-threatening gynecological emergency
Osaheni L Lawani, Okechukwu B Anozie & Paul O Ezeonu
Pages: 515-521
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
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Association between vitamin D insufficiency and adverse pregnancy outcome: global comparisons
Abdulbari Bener, Abdulla OAA Al-Hamaq & Najah M Saleh
Pages: 523-531
Published online: 04 Sep 2013
AbstractforAssociation between vitamin D insufficiency and adverse pregnancy outcome: global comparisons | Full Text | References | PDF (333.1 KB)
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Pages: 533-540
Published online: 30 Aug 2013
AbstractforAgreement between patient-reported and provider-reported choice of contraceptive method among family planning patients in New York City: implications for public health | Full Text | References | PDF (253.3 KB)
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Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Lauren L Levy & Jason J Emer
Pages: 541-556
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforFemale pattern alopecia: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (4.6 MB)
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Chie Owa, Michael E Messina Jr & Reginald Halaby
Pages: 557-569
Published online: 05 Sep 2013
AbstractforTriptolide induces lysosomal-mediated programmed cell death in MCF-7 breast cancer cells | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB)
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Ethical aspects of obstetric care: expectations and experiences of patients in South East Nigeria
Chukwuemeka A Iyoke, Frank O Ezugwu, George O Ugwu, Osaheni L Lawani & Azubuike K Onyebuchi
Pages: 571-582
Published online: 06 Sep 2013
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Use of recombinant human antithrombin concentrate in pregnancy
Lisa M Baumann Kreuziger, Tracy L Prosen & Mark T Reding
Pages: 583-586
Published online: 16 Sep 2013
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Brief research report: sociodemographic factors associated with HIV status among African American women in Washington, DC
Emory L Perkins, Dexter R Voisin & Kesslyn A Brade Stennis
Pages: 587-591
Published online: 19 Sep 2013
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Pages: 593-598
Published online: 24 Sep 2013
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Management of urolithiasis in pregnancy
Michelle Jo Semins & Brian R Matlaga
Pages: 599-604
Published online: 30 Sep 2013
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Ospemifene for the treatment of dyspareunia associated with vulvar and vaginal atrophy: potential benefits in bone and breast
Lin H Soe, Gregory T Wurz, Chiao-Jung Kao & Michael W DeGregorio
Pages: 605-611
Published online: 25 Sep 2013
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Ulrike Sauer, Sue Mann, Nataliya Brima & Judith Stephenson
Pages: 613-617
Published online: 30 Sep 2013
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Pages: 619-627
Published online: 30 Sep 2013
AbstractforAcoustic radiation force impulse imaging with Virtual Touch™ tissue quantification: mean shear wave velocity of malignant and benign breast masses | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Counseling about gestational weight gain and healthy lifestyle during pregnancy: Canadian maternity care providers’ self-evaluation
Zachary M Ferraro, Kaitlin S Boehm, Laura M Gaudet & Kristi B Adamo
Pages: 629-636
Published online: 30 Sep 2013
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Pregnancy outcomes associated with Cesarean deliveries in Peruvian public health facilities
Gustavo F Gonzales, Vilma L Tapia, Alfredo L Fort & Ana Pilar Betran
Pages: 637-645
Published online: 04 Oct 2013
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Barriers to use of modern contraceptives among women in an inner city area of Osogbo metropolis, Osun state, Nigeria
EO Asekun-Olarinmoye, WO Adebimpe, JO Bamidele, OO Odu, IO Asekun-Olarinmoye & EO Ojofeitimi
Pages: 647-655
Published online: 11 Oct 2013
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Zachary M Ferraro, Qing Qiu, Andrée Gruslin & Kristi B Adamo
Pages: 657-665
Published online: 02 Oct 2013
AbstractforExcessive gestational weight gain and obesity contribute to altered expression of maternal insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 | Full Text | References | PDF (328.3 KB)
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Chia-Lun Lee & Wen-Dien Chang
Pages: 667-679
Published online: 17 Oct 2013
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Crohn’s disease in women
Ivana Plavšić, Tea Štimac & Goran Hauser
Pages: 681-688
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
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Pages: 689-694
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
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Intravaginal rings as delivery systems for microbicides and multipurpose prevention technologies
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Published online: 21 Oct 2013
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Pages: 709-716
Published online: 24 Oct 2013
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Comparison of high- versus low-intensity community health worker intervention to promote newborn and child health in Northern Nigeria
Sally E Findley, Omolara T Uwemedimo, Henry V Doctor, Cathy Green, Fatima Adamu & Godwin Y Afenyadu
Pages: 717-728
Published online: 29 Oct 2013
AbstractforComparison of high- versus low-intensity community health worker intervention to promote newborn and child health in Northern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (344.8 KB)
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Hanan M Al-Kadri, Samira S Bamuhair, Sameera M Al Johani, Namsha A Al-Buriki & Hani M Tamim
Pages: 729-735
Published online: 29 Oct 2013
AbstractforMaternal and neonatal risk factors for early-onset group B streptococcal disease: a case control study | Full Text | References | PDF (491.9 KB)
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Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in low-resource settings: current perspectives
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Nash S Moawad & Andrea Caplin
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Suprawita Saensak, Teraporn Vutyavanich, Woraluk Somboonporn & Manit Srisurapanont
Pages: 765-771
Published online: 05 Nov 2013
AbstractforEffectiveness of a modified version of the applied relaxation technique in treatment of perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms | Full Text | References | PDF (260.2 KB)
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Experiences of pregnancy and motherhood among teenage mothers in a suburb of Accra, Ghana: a qualitative study
Nana Yaa Konadu Gyesaw & Augustine Ankomah
Pages: 773-780
Published online: 12 Nov 2013
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Reasons for disclosure of gender to pregnant women during prenatal ultrasonography
Shazia Shukar-ud-din, Fareeha Ubaid, Erum Shahani & Farah Saleh
Pages: 781-785
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
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Published online: 18 Dec 2022
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Use of hormonal contraceptives to control menstrual bleeding: attitudes and practice of Brazilian gynecologists
María Y Makuch, Maria José D Osis, Karla Simonia de Pádua & Luis Bahamondes
Pages: 795-801
Published online: 18 Dec 2022
AbstractforUse of hormonal contraceptives to control menstrual bleeding: attitudes and practice of Brazilian gynecologists | Full Text | References | PDF (229 KB)
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of placenta previa and placenta accreta: three years of experience with a two-consultant approach
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Intrauterine contraception after cesarean section and during lactation: a systematic review
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