Iranian Society of Gynecology Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
THE EFFECT OF IRON-FOLIC ACID (IFA) ON THE SIZE OF THE MID-UPPER ARM CIRCUMFERENCE OF PREGNANT WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY

Najmiatul Fitria; Nauratul Ikramah; Ade Sukma; Hansen Nasif

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 August 2023

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Pregnant women need more nutritional intake than before pregnancy. If this nutritional intake is insufficient for the mother, it will result in Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). To determine if pregnant women are experiencing malnutrition or cannot be known by measuring the Mid-Upper ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
D-Dimer, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, and Prothrombin Time Comparison in Different Severity Levels of COVID 19 in Pregnancy – A Single Center Study

Alfonsus Zeus Suryawan; Amillia Siddiq

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 November 2023

Abstract
  Background: Uncertainities exist about the diagnostic and prognostic role of hemocytometry values in patients with COVID-19 especially in pregnancy. This study aims to investigate hemostatic changes in pregnant woman with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and their relationship to disease severity.Methods: ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Administration of low-dose aspirin on the success rate of ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Fariba Seyedoshohadaei; Masomeh Rezaie; Nasrin Sofizadeh; farnaz zandvakili; Khaled Rahmani; Hosna liravi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 29 November 2023

Abstract
  Introduction: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of simultaneous use of aspirin with clomiphene citrate and letrozole on the success rate of ovulation induction in women with PCOS. Materials and methods: This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial. 120 patients with PCOS with ...  Read More

Maternal Fetal Medicine
Investigating uterine artery Doppler indices in Iranian Normal Pregnancies

Mahboobeh Shirazi; Fatemeh Rahimi Sharbaf; Fatemeh Golshahi; Behrokh Sahebdel; Elham Feizabad; Leila Asadi; Afsaneh Alimadad-Tafreshi; Arash Jafariyeh; Akram Valizadeh; tayebeh sedighi; Fatemeh Takaloo; Aazam Taghavi-Zahedkalaei

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 December 2023

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Clinical use of uterine artery (UtA) Doppler ultrasound imaging requires reference values but despite the common use of UtA Doppler examination during pregnancy, to the best of our knowledge, there is no such range for Iranian pregnant women. Hence, this study aimed to investigate ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
CYSTIC DEGENERATION OF LEIOMYOMA PERMAGNA IN PREGNANCY ; A CASE REPORT

Tiarma Uli Pardede; Heronimus Hansen Kaware; Leni Suhartini

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 December 2023

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Degenerated Uterine Leiomyomas (ULs) is one of the most common complications of UL in pregnancy and may cause severe maternal symptoms. In this study we present the rare case of UL permagna with cystic degeneration managed with Caesarean Section (CS) and Myomectomy with uterus ...  Read More

Gynecology Oncology
Epidemiological study of the role of cranberry in the prevention and in the treatment of UTIs when combined with antibiotic therapy

Zahraa Al-Tamimi; Mahmood A. Al Ani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 January 2024

Abstract
  Background: Asymptomatic bacteruria is a form of lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) that is significant during pregnancy for its high prevalence, high tendendency for persistence and progression to the other symptomatic forms, besides posing adverse effects on pregnancy through effects on both maternal ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Effect of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment on ICSI Success Rate and Clinical Pregnancy in Implantation Failure

Salma Samy Abdellateef; Safaa Kamal Marei; Nagwa Mahmoud Elghorab; Hesham Gaber Al-Anany

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 February 2024

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Intrauterine infusion of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a novel modality that has a role in the treatment of thin endometrial layer. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of intrauterine infusion of autologous PRP on success rate of intracytoplasmic sperm injection ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
The co-existence of a live fetus in a twin pregnancy with hydatiform mole: cross sectional study

Ashwaq Kadhim Mohammed; Zainab Muayad Essa

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 March 2024

Abstract
  Background: An unusual manifestation of prenatal trophoblastic illness is a twin molar pregnancy with a live foetus and a hydatidiform mole. Due to increased ovulation stimulation, this unusual scenario is rising. Most hydatidiform moles are complete with a foetus, while 0.005 to 0.01% of gestations ...  Read More

Gynecology Oncology
pregnancy after fertility-sparing surgery in advanced ovarian low-grade papillary serous carcinoma, a case report

elham sharafkhani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 March 2024

Abstract
  Ovarian Low-grade serous carcinoma (LGSC), a type of epithelial ovarian tumor, is often diagnosed in the advanced stage, arising from fallopian tube cells or borderline tumors that cause symptoms like abdominal or pelvic pain, bloating, and unexplained weight loss. Treatment involves surgery and chemotherapy. ...  Read More

Gynecology Oncology
Efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally invasive cervical cancer during pregnancy: An updated systematic review

Kavitha Nagadla; Khine Khine Lwin; Phyu Synn Oo; Thin Thin Win; Afshan Sumera

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 March 2024

Abstract
  Background and Objective: The management of cervical cancer during pregnancy is significantly challenging. This systematic review summarises the current data on chemotherapy agents (platinum and taxanes) in the management of cervical cancer during pregnancy. Methods: Two independent investigators searched ...  Read More

Gynecology Oncology
Correlation Between Amniotic Fluid Alpha-Fetoprotein and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Forozan Milani; Seyedeh Hajar Sharami; Negar Gholamalipour; Ehsan Kazemnezhad Leyli; Seyedeh Fatemeh Dalil Heirati; Yalda Donyaei-Mobarrez

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January and February 2024, , Pages 53-62

Abstract
  Background: Evaluation of the alpha-fetoprotein is one of the screening tests during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid (AF-AFP) and adverse pregnancy outcomes.Materials and methods: This comparative analytical ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dose Weight Gain in Lean Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Improves Ovulation and Pregnancy Rates?

Ahmed Elkhyat; Amal Elsokary; Shereef Elshwaikh

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January and February 2024, , Pages 70-75

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the effect of weight gain in lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on ovulation and pregnancy rates.Material and methods: Lean patients with PCOS seeking fertility were invited to participate in the study. Weight gain was commenced by dietary modifications. Patients ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Immediate Postpartum: An Obstetrician's Dilemma

Sowmya Shree Thimmappa; KB Suma

Volume 8, Issue 6 , November and December 2023, , Pages 641-644

Abstract
  Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare neurological complication that presents in pregnancy and postpartum. We present a case of a 23-year-old Gravida 2 Para 1 Living 1 with 39 weeks of gestation and previous lower (uterine) segment cesarean section (LSCS) who presented with nonspecific symptoms ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Investigating Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) on Pregnancy Outcomes of Pregnant Women with Chronic and Gestational Hypertension

Mahin Najafian; Mahtab Shariati; Roshan Nikbakht; Sara Masihi

Volume 8, Issue 5 , September and October 2023, , Pages 438-445

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with significant negative outcomes. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) on pregnancy outcomes of pregnant women with gestational and chronic hypertension.Materials ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy Following Treatment in Patients with Vaginismus in East Java Indonesia in 2022

Eighty Mardiyan Kurniawati; Gatut Hardianto; Hari Paraton; Tri Hastono Setyo Hadi; Anis Widyasari; Anisah Nur Rahmawati

Volume 8, Issue 5 , September and October 2023, , Pages 538-541

Abstract
  Vaginismus is a medical condition characterized by involuntary tightening of the muscles around the vagina. This situation disrupts sexual relations and impacts the chances of pregnancy. This study explores the occurrence of pregnancy in women with vaginismus after treatment in 2022 in East Java Indonesia. ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Needs and Concerns of Sexual and Reproductive Health of Pregnant Women in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Leila Asadi; Zahra Behboodi-Moghadam; Mahboobeh Shirazi; Fateme Moshirenia; Behjat Khorsandi

Volume 8, Issue 3 , May and June 2023, , Pages 223-232

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Understanding the reproductive and sexual needs of pregnant women seems to be crucial in increasing the effectiveness of services and addressing their needs and expectations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explain the needs and concerns of reproductive and sexual ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Benefits of Manual Rotation in The Treatment of Occiput Posterior Position: A Case Study of Iraq

Hamza Radhi; Shaymaa Abdulhameed Khudair; Miaad Adnan; Muntaha Kadhem Mejbel; Ahmed S. Abed; Nizar Awish Jassem

Volume 8, Issue 3 , May and June 2023, , Pages 249-254

Abstract
  Background & Objective: The fetal head's persistent posterior position, which ranges from 1 to 5% during birth, has long been acknowledged as a significant challenge of intrapartum treatment. 10% to 20% of fetuses are found to be in the occiput posterior (OP) position at the beginning of labor; ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Estimation of Endometrial Thickness by Ultrasound in Infertile Women During Secretory Phase

Zena M. Al Hindawi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , March and April 2023, , Pages 137-142

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Infertility in women can be attributed to a wide variety of factors, including inherited and acquired abnormalities of the uterus. Ultrasonography is used for determining the thickness of the endometrium during various phases of the menstrual cycle. The purpose of this ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Leptin Placental Expression in Pregnant Women with Diabetes: A Case Control Study

Zinah Hammad; Ban J. Edan

Volume 8, Issue 2 , March and April 2023, , Pages 167-172

Abstract
  Background & Objective: One of the worldwide healthcare problems is Diabetes mellitus (DM), and the prevalence of this disease increases steadily, particularly in pregnancy. The several metabolic disorders in the pregnancy were revealed by the placenta. The pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assessment of Communication AFI and Uterocervical Angle with Pregnancy Duration in Patients with Pretem Premature Rupture of Membranes 24-34 Weeks

Farzaneh Abedini; Mahdis Mohammadian Amiri; Mahsa Danaei; Nooshin Eshraghi

Volume 7, Issue 6 , September and October 2022, , Pages 489-496

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm delivery are the most important problems observed in pregnancies that can cause many consequences. The present study investigated the relationship between amniotic fluid index (AFI) and uterocervical angle in patients with ...  Read More

Reproductive Medicine
The Effect of Intrauterine Infusion of Plasma Enriched Platelet on Live Birth Rate in Patients with Implantation Failure: A Retrospective Uncontrolled Study

Marzieh Mehrafza; Azadeh Raoufi; Elmira Hosseinzadeh; Gholam Reza Pourseify; Tahereh Zare Yousefi; Termeh Shakery; Amirhossein Tamimi

Volume 7, Issue 6 , September and October 2022, , Pages 518-523

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Autologous platelet-rich plasma consists of concentrated autologous plasma and several cytokines and growth factors released by activated platelets in injury and inflammation. There is an increasing trend towards the effectiveness of intrauterine PRP infusion in repeated implantation ...  Read More

Maternal Fetal Medicine
Maternal Vitamin D Concentration in Mid-pregnancy and Its Effect on Fetal Thymus Size: A Report from a Tertiary Center in Iran

Zahra Panahi; Seyedeh Noushin Ghalandarpoor-Attar; Azade Shabani; Mamak Shariat; Fahimeh Ghotbizadeh; Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh; Elham Feizabad; Seyedeh Mojgan Ghalandarpoor-Attar

Volume 7, Issue 6 , September and October 2022, , Pages 536-542

Abstract
  Background & Objective: The thymus gland significantly affects fetal immune system maturation. Additionally, there is a linear association between thymus gland size and its performance. Given the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Iran and scarce studies with conflicting results, subjecting ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Effect of Metformin in Preventing of Superimposed Preeclampsia: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Shahnaz Ahmadi; Elnaz Salarifar; Kambiz Ahmadi; Maryam Rahimi; Mahshid Bahraini

Volume 7, Issue 5 , July and August 2022, , Pages 399-404

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Preeclampsia is associated with the release of soluble endoglin (sENG) into the maternal circulation. It inhibits sENG secretion, inhibiting the complex I of the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Therefore, using metformin may be helpful in the prevention of preeclampsia. ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Normal Vaginal Delivery in a Persistent Vegetative State: Suggestive Management, a Case Report and Literature Review

Marzieh Talebian; Niloofar Mehri; Maryam Mousavi Shirazi

Volume 7, Issue 5 , July and August 2022, , Pages 462-465

Abstract
  Severe injury to the nervous system in pregnancy needs advanced critical care support to the mother and consideration of fetal effects. Managing persistent vegetative state (PSV) cases in pregnant patients is complex due to the lack of clear guidelines for medical and ethical reasons. This reports a ...  Read More

Obstetrics and Gynecology
COVID-19 Infection in Iranian Pregnant Women: A Case Series of 25 Patients

Maryamsadat Hosseini; Farah Farzaneh; Mahsa Mirhadi; Seyed Ali Akbar Mahdavi Anari; Ladan Ajori; Saghar Salehpour; Tayebeh Jahed Bozorgan; Parichehr Pooransari; Shideh Ariana; Minoo Yaghmaei; Behnaz Nouri; Shahrzad Zadehmodarres; Sedighe Hosseini; Mehrdad Haghighi; Mir Mohammad Miri; Seyedpouzhia Shojaei; Ali Reza Mirkheshti; Dariush Abtahi; Tannaz Valadbeigi

Volume 7, Issue 4 , March and April 2022, , Pages 286-295

Abstract
  Background & Objective: The COVID-19 infection remains a major pandemic threatening global health. Studies revealed that pregnant women are more prone to develop severe illness, with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. So the objective of this study is to report the clinical presentation ...  Read More