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Impact of Literacy Status on the Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Women of India by Misra JS in Investigations in Gynecology Research & Women’s Health Background: Illiteracy is very high in women of rural India and awareness regarding cervical cancer and its risk factors is almost negligible. Rural cervical cancer screening was attempted through camp approach to find out relationship between literacy and compliance rate for Pap smear and pre disposing factors to cervical carcinogenesis. Methods: From 135 camps, 4279 women were registered organized during rural screening program in Lucknow West, India between May 2013 to March 2017 under the auspecies of Era's Medical College, Lucknow. Results: Only 4279 (31.2%) of the 13500 women counseled and motivated attended the camp and 2369 (55.5%) had Pap smear. Only 37.2% women were found literate and remaining 62.8% illiterate. The SIL rate was almost identical in both groups and also Candida albicans but trichomonan infec...

Measurement of the Anti- Müllerian Hormone (AMH) in Endocrinology: A Mini-Review by Michael AB Naafs in Scholarly articles for women's health journal In this mini-review the use of the measurement of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) as an indicator of the ovarian reserve (OR) is discussed, showing different views in commercial and regular IVF clinics. The automated second generation AMH assay is discussed and the problems with this assay are analyzed. The role of AMH measurements in pediatric endocrinology is reviewed, showing AMH measurement are of proven value in this area. The debate of AMH levels in PCOS is discussed as wellas its value in premature ovarian failure and oncology . It is concluded, that now the greatest challenge is collecting new age-specific reference values for a standardized AMH assay https://crimsonpublishers.com/igrwh/fulltext/IGRWH.000509.php For more open access journals in Crimson publishers please click on the link https://crimsonpublishers.com/ ...

Breast Cancer and New Challenges in Iran: An Opinion Letter by Ziba Farajzadegan in Investigations in Gynecology Research& Women’s Health Iran as an upper middle-income country is in an epidemiological transition period. This transition includes nutritional , life style, age pyramid and consequently disease pattern. Due to these gross transitions, we have a great deal with chronic diseases, including cancers . Breast cancer is one of five common cancers in Iran and accounts for 14.2% of all women’s cancer. Around 10,000 new cases are registered each year. This disease is the primary cause of mortality among women aged 45-55 years. It seems breast cancer occurs 10-12 years earlier than other countries. Median age of cancer is 49 years and (more than 30% of the patients are younger than 30 years). Tumors are often diagnosed in grade III and IV. On the other hand, when breast cancer is detected, it has reached advanced stages, which means more complicated treatment, high...

The Cause of Endometriosis and Venous Plethora Because of the Open Arteriovenous Anastomoses by Vladimir Ermoshkin* in International Journalof Gynecology & Obstetrics The problem of endometriosis is very urgent. But unfortunately medicine has not yet established the causes of endometriosis . Over the past few decades, scientists have put forward several theories of the development of this disease, but none of them explains its origin. Modern medicine considers four theories [1]. 1. Implantation theory. She claims that endometrial cells enter the abdominal cavity through the fallopian tubes as the pressure inside the uterus increases. The necessary factor is a violation of the immune system and hormonal regulation. 2. The theory of endometrial origin suggests that endometrial cells enter the uterus and other organs through the blood vessels during surgical interventions. 3. Embryonic theory. According to her, endometriosis develops from the rudiments, which were fo...

Body Image and Female Sexual Functioning: Impacton Health Service Delivery in a Developing Country Context by VM Lema* in  Gynecology Open Access Journals Female sexuality is complex and highly contextual, influenced by among others one’s body image and self-esteem. Body image experiences are integral to the quality of an individual’s life including sexual function. Research findings have linked evaluations and cognitions interference with sexual responses and experiences during sexual activity. They may lead to sexual dysfunction, sexual aversion, avoidance and risky sexual behaviors. This paper presents three young Black African women with perceived poor body image of different parts of the body namely the breasts, weight and configuration and external genitalia, and impact thereof on their sexual functioning. They all were counselled and supported to accept who they were, two of whom made significant improvement. The potential impact of body image concerns on reproduc...

Study of Endometrial Volume and Vascularity by 3D Power Doppler Ultrasound in Women with Perimenopausal Bleeding - Scholarly articles for women's health journal  Crimson publishers Study of Endometrial Volume and Vascularity by 3D Power Doppler Ultrasound in Women with Perimenopausal Bleeding by Ahmed Sherif* in Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health Introduction: Three Dimensional Power Doppler is a useful tool in studying endometrial vascularity . Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of 3D - Power Doppler Angiography in the assessment of cases presented with abnormal uterine bleeding in the perimenopausal period and correlates it with histopathological examination of the performed endometrial biopsy to discriminate between benign and malignant endometrial lesions. Design: Prospective controlled trial. Methods: 100 patients presented with abnormal uterine bleeding were evaluated by 2 D ultrasound , 3 D power Doppler and had en...

Essure® Permanent Sterilization: Is it time to Pass the Page? _ Crimson Publishers Essure® Permanent Sterilization: Is it time to Pass the Page? By Carugno Jose* in Investigations in Gynecology Research & Womens Health Permanent sterilization is the second most common contraceptive method used by women in the United States [1]. In 2002, a hysteroscopic permanent sterilization option was made available: The Essure® System. It consists of a set of 2 coil designated to induce fallopian tube fibrosis and subsequent tubal occlusion. Three months after placement, the tubal occlusion is confirmed with a hysterosalpingogram which will then ensuretubal blockage [2]. The coils could be inserted in an office setting with no anesthesia or only minor sedation, providing a safe alternative avoiding the need for surgical intervention. According to the FDA, Essure® sterilization is 99.8% effective at permanently preventing pregnancy over 5 years. https://crimsonpublishers.com/igrwh/ful...