Preeclampsia and Other Pregnancy Complications: Early Intervention, Diagnosis and Management

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Obstetrics & Gynecology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 1225

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Interests: psychosocial aspects of pregnancy; termination of pregnancy; postpartum depression; MRKH; postpartum sexual dysfunctions; obstetrical endocrinology; infertility; endocrinology
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1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, Kagawa University Graduate School of Medicine, 1750-1 Ikenobe, Miki, Kagawa 761-0793, Japan
Interests: fetal heart ultrasound; prenatal diagnosis; fetal development; fetal growth restriction; fetal therapies; sonography doppler ultrasound; fetal echocardiography; fetal neurobehavior; fetal medicine

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Dear Colleagues,

Pregnant women face unique healthcare challenges. As they tend to live longer and conceive later, long-term care issues increasingly affect them from year to year. Consequently, there is a growing need for new research and review manuscripts focused on pregnancy complications. Early intervention, accurate diagnosis, and effective management are crucial in addressing these complications. This Special Issue aims to meet the urgent demand for updated knowledge and practices related to pregnancy complications in order to enhance women's health overall.

The issue will focus on critical areas such as improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing the quality of prenatal screening, and integrating innovative diagnostic methods into routine clinical practice. Special attention will be given to pre-eclampsia, one of the most common conditions occurring during pregnancy. Additionally, this Special Issue will explore the psychosocial aspects of pregnancy, including psychiatric disorders, abortion, and postpartum women's sexuality, while considering the local laws and culture of different countries.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Pre-eclampsia and chronic hypertension in pregnancy;
  2. Gestational diabetes mellitus;
  3. Postpartum hemorrhage;
  4. Obstetrics emergencies;
  5. Perinatal depression and anxiety;
  6. Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy;
  7. Recurrent miscarriages;
  8. Abortion;
  9. Postpartum women’s sexual dysfunctions.

We eagerly anticipate submissions that provide insightful perspectives, innovative approaches, and significant research findings to advance the evolving field of obstetrics.

Dr. Kornelia Zaręba
Dr. Aneta Słabuszewska-Jóźwiak
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mostafa Aboellail
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Keywords

  • preeclampsia
  • pregnancy complications
  • early intervention
  • diagnosis of pregnancy complications
  • management of pregnancy complications
  • sexual dysfunctions in pregnancy

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Systematic Review
Sexual Dysfunctions in Breastfeeding Females: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Darya Smetanina, Shouq Alnuaimi, Afra Alkaabi, Meera Alketbi, Elshimaa Hamam, Hanin Alkindi, Mahra Almheiri, Rouda Albasti, Hajar Almansoori, Mahra Alshehhi, Shamsa Al Awar, Yauhen Statsenko and Kornelia Zaręba
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(3), 691; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14030691 - 22 Jan 2025
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Background: The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions varies from 35.5% to over 80% among postpartum women. Controversy exists regarding the risk factors for female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in the postpartum period. It remains unclear whether breastfeeding types contribute to the development of FSDs differently. [...] Read more.
Background: The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions varies from 35.5% to over 80% among postpartum women. Controversy exists regarding the risk factors for female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in the postpartum period. It remains unclear whether breastfeeding types contribute to the development of FSDs differently. Aims: The primary goal of this meta-analysis was to explore the role of baby feeding practices in developing sexual dysfunctions in women. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search using the biomedical databases Scopus, CINAHL, Embase, the Web of Science, and PubMed/Medline. We looked for peer-reviewed, original studies written in English, Polish, and Arabic and published between January 2000 and June 2023. We included publications that reported scores in sexuality domains assessed with the Female Sexual Dysfunction Index (FSFI) and any sexuality-related issues during postpartum. The FSFI scores were combined in a meta-analysis using the random-effects inverse-variance model. Other findings were synthesized with a narrative review. Results: Eighteen articles met the eligibility criteria for the systematic review and meta-analysis. Sexual dysfunctions were detected in all the women, irrespective of the feeding type. Better overall sexual functioning was reported among women using complementary feeding than among those who breastfed exclusively or used baby bottles: 22.16, 95% CI [21.68; 22.65]; 21.61, 95% CI [20.27; 22.95]; and 20.18, 95% CI: [20.93; 61.30], respectively. Slightly lower scores were reported in all the FSFI subscales in exclusively breastfeeding women compared to those using the complementary method. Conclusions: Breastfeeding females experience difficulties in sexual life during the postpartum period, irrespective of the feeding type. These findings can help in designing preventive measures for tackling postpartum sexual dysfunctions in women. Full article
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