Women, Volume 5, Issue 3

This study examines the relationship between quality of life, self-esteem, and anxiety in Slovak women of reproductive age diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research was carried out with a non-experimental correlation survey design...

Non-syndromic Orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) are among the most common congenital anomalies globally, yet evidence on maternal dietary and nutritional risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. A matched case–control study with 103 mothers of ch...

Background: Higher socioeconomic status (SES) is generally associated with lower engagement in health-risk behaviors, in part due to increased access to health information, preventive resources, and supportive environments. However, emerging evidence...

The goal of this study was to identify factors associated with pain sensitivity, procedural discomfort, and referral for surgical hysteroscopy, aiming to improve office hysteroscopy success rates. This was an observational prospective cross-sectional...

The purpose of this scoping review is to identify major social determinants of health and barriers affecting access to mental health services in pregnant and postpartum women in the United States. It will also examine the scope of existing evidence-b...

Cultural and religious norms significantly influence reproductive decisions, including prenatal testing and pregnancy termination. We conducted a cross-sectional study among Muslim women living in mixed Jewish-Arab cities compared to those in predomi...

Objective: To assess gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) awareness among women in the Northern Borders Province of Saudi Arabia and identify factors associated with knowledge levels. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 461 women usin...

Endometriosis is a benign and often underdiagnosed condition that affects women of reproductive age, typically between 18 and 45 years. It can cause infertility and pain, including radicular pain and low back pain (LBP). The aim of this case report i...

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is estrogen-dependent and results in an imbalance between bone formation and resorption. The approved therapy is intended to reduce the risk and consequences of fractures, but still has a number of contraindications and as...

Maternal mental illness significantly impacts caregiving, influencing both mothers and their children. This narrative review examines the challenges faced by mothers with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, wh...