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Reproductive Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 4

2025 December - 19 articles

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Articles (19)

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,332 Views
10 Pages

Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Male Reproductive Health: A Mini Review

  • Rishik Kapoor,
  • Manesh Kumar Panner Selvam and
  • Suresh C. Sikka

The recent trends in decreasing population all over the world are cause of concern, especially in developed countries. Socioeconomic factors as well as age, physiological, and environmental issues are the main contributors in limiting the number of c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,990 Views
19 Pages

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are complex pregnancy disorders characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, increased blood glucose levels, and metabolic dysfunction. Methods: We investigated lymphocyte prolifera...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,885 Views
17 Pages

The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Repeated Embryo Transfer Failures: A Single-Center Prospective Interventional Clinical Study

  • Ramilya K. Potapova,
  • Madina E. Ospanova,
  • Saniya A. Abdrakhmanova,
  • Aizhan T. Makisheva,
  • Nikolay A. Popkov,
  • Kuralai H. Zhangaziyeva and
  • Balzhan S. Bekmakhanova

Background/Objectives: Non-receptive endometrium is associated with recurrent implantation failure, which leads to a decrease in the frequency of pregnancy during IVF; therefore, new treatment methods such as the use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) are...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,837 Views
23 Pages

Background/Objectives: Cervical insufficiency remains a leading cause of second-trimester pregnancy loss and early preterm birth. Although single-level cerclage techniques such as McDonald or Shirodkar are widely accepted, the potential advantages of...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,861 Views
10 Pages

Uterine Artery Embolization as a Gateway to Conservative Fibroid Surgery

  • Bianca Brazzelli,
  • Alessandro Libretti,
  • Raphael Thomasset,
  • Massimiliano Natrella,
  • Alessandro Messina and
  • Livio Leo

Background: The management of symptomatic uterine fibroids in women of reproductive age remains a clinical challenge, with uterine preservation being a primary objective in order to safeguard fertility. To date, no clear consensus has been establishe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Update in Reproductive Surgery)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,103 Views
15 Pages

Association Between Serum Progesterone Levels on the Day of Frozen–Thawed Embryo Transfer and Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes

  • Cristiana Ribeiro Silva,
  • Ana Beatriz de Almeida,
  • Carolina Lemos,
  • Carla Leal,
  • Hélder Ferreira and
  • Márcia Barreiro

Background/Objectives: Serum progesterone (P) levels on the day of frozen–thawed embryo transfer (FET) appear to influence treatment success. Some studies suggest that low P levels may negatively affect pregnancy outcomes, whereas others report...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,859 Views
16 Pages

Is Adenomyosis Associated with Systemic Vascular Complications?

  • Marwan Habiba,
  • Ilary Ruscito,
  • Paola Bianchi,
  • Sun-Wei Guo and
  • Giuseppe Benagiano

We carried out a comprehensive literature search for publications on the range of vascular events that have been linked to adenomyosis. This covered vascular diseases, blood coagulation disorders, thrombosis, hypercoagulation, stroke (embolic, ischem...

  • Review
  • Open Access
4,681 Views
23 Pages

Environmental Pollution, Endocrine Disruptors, and Metabolic Status: Impact on Female Fertility—A Narrative Review

  • Cristina-Diana Popescu,
  • Romina Marina Sima,
  • Mircea-Octavian Poenaru,
  • Ancuta-Alina Constantin,
  • Gabriel-Petre Gorecki,
  • Andrei-Sebastian Diaconescu,
  • Mara Mihai,
  • Cristian-Valentin Toma and
  • Liana Pleș

Objectives: Female fertility is increasingly threatened by environmental pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and NO2), endocrine-disrupting chemicals (BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and PCBs), and microplastics. These exposures are associated w...

(This article belongs to the Collection Reproductive Medicine in Europe)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
4,327 Views
10 Pages

Background and Clinical Significance: This article presents a clinical case of persistent umbilical vein of the extrahepatic type in a fetus. The features, diagnosis, and prognosis of this rare vascular anomaly, as well as the applied pregnancy monit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,113 Views
10 Pages

Background/Objectives: There is a paucity of research studying point-of-care ultrasound in the pregnant population, despite the rising incidence of maternal medical complications and, in particular, preeclampsia. This study sought to compare the infe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
6,877 Views
11 Pages

Evaluating the Impact of Intralipid Infusion on Pregnancy Outcomes in Infertility Treatments: A Retrospective Study

  • Shajna Kinarulla Kandi,
  • Osama Oro Shareef,
  • Abdelrahim Obeid,
  • Mandy Abushama,
  • Badreldeen Ahmed and
  • Justin C. Konje

Background: Infertility is a multifactorial condition that causes significant emotional distress and financial burden for couples. Despite advances in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), many patients experience recurrent implantation failure...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,656 Views
19 Pages

Assessing Thrombophilic Risk via Placental Histopathology: A Comparative Scoring Analysis

  • Viorela-Romina Murvai,
  • Anca Huniadi,
  • Radu Galiș,
  • Gelu Florin Murvai,
  • Brenda-Cristiana Bernad,
  • Carmen Ioana Marta,
  • Timea Claudia Ghitea and
  • Ioana Cristina Rotar

Introduction: Maternal thrombophilia is associated with numerous obstetric complications, often occurring without overt clinical manifestations during pregnancy. Histological evaluation of the placenta can provide valuable insights into the etiology...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,498 Views
15 Pages

Exploring the Link Between Vaginal Delivery and Postpartum Dyspareunia: An Observational Study

  • Rebecca Rachel Zachariah,
  • Susanne Forst,
  • Nikolai Hodel and
  • Verena Geissbuehler

Background/Objective: Dyspareunia negatively affects women’s lives. Up to 35% suffer from postpartum dyspareunia. Many factors may influence the occurrence of postpartum dyspareunia, but little is known about them. This study aimed to look at t...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,266 Views
15 Pages

Background: The human fetal adrenal gland is a unique endocrine organ with distinct morphology and functional dynamics, which is significantly different from the postnatal adrenal. Its rapid growth and vital steroidogenic role during gestation have p...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,700 Views
29 Pages

Telemedicine in Obstetrics: Building Bridges in Reproductive Healthcare—A Literature Review

  • Zahi Hamdan,
  • Rhianon Bou Deleh,
  • Joenne Al Khoury,
  • Somar Soufan,
  • Rafi Haddad,
  • Emile Dabaj,
  • Sami Azar,
  • Hilda E. Ghadieh and
  • Marouan Zoghbi

Telemedicine has emerged as a promising tool in obstetric and reproductive healthcare, offering new possibilities for patient-centered care delivery. This literature review explores its impact across key areas, including abortion, assisted reproducti...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,491 Views
21 Pages

Adiponectin as a Biomarker of Preeclampsia: A Systematic Review

  • Inês Carrilho,
  • Melissa Mariana and
  • Elisa Cairrao

Background/Objectives: Classified as a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The abnormal trophoblast invasion that leads to a failed transformation of the uterine...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8,425 Views
15 Pages

Addressing Common Oral Contraceptive Pill Concerns for the Primary Care Provider

  • Amelia C. Inclan,
  • Danielle Snyder,
  • Sophie G. Tillotson,
  • Katelyn E. Flaherty,
  • Angelica Byrd,
  • Alyssa Pasvantis and
  • Charlotte Chaiklin

Primary care providers are increasingly tasked with providing basic gynecologic care, including contraceptive therapy, to their patients. In the United States, oral contraceptive pills are the most frequently prescribed form of contraception; thus, i...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,034 Views
12 Pages

Laparoscopic Management of Hemoperitoneum Due to a Cornual Pregnancy After an Ipsilateral Tubal Pregnancy: A Case Report

  • Raffaele Tinelli,
  • Federica Savasta,
  • Stefano Angioni,
  • Giorgio Bogani,
  • Livio Leo,
  • Alessandro Messina and
  • Alessandro Libretti

Background: Cornual pregnancy (CP) is a rare but life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy. Severe complications include uterine rupture and massive hemorrhage, often requiring complex surgical management despite prompt intervention. We report a cas...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pathology and Diagnosis of Gynecologic Diseases, 3rd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
5,023 Views
13 Pages

25 September 2025

Pregnancy in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with a high risk of maternal and perinatal complications, and achieving optimal glycaemic control remains a clinical challenge. This article presents a narrative review of the evid...

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