Iranian Society of Gynecology Oncology
Review Article Obstetrics and Gynecology
Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Medicinal Plant Extracts on Candida albicans

Mohamad Kazem Momeni; Omid Bameri; Mehrangiz Ghafari; Sima Saravani; Fereshteh Javadian

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 50-56

Abstract
  Today, opportunistic fungi, especially Candida albicans, are among the most common risk factors in patients with weakened immune systems. Fungal infections caused by Candida species and increasing number of azole-resistant strains are of great importance in immunocompromised patients. The toxicity of ...  Read More

Original Research Article Obstetrics and Gynecology
Haemoglobin Level of Pregnant Women on First Appointment to Antenatal Care Clinic and Their Awareness on Anemia During Pregnancy

Madhubala Manickavasagam

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 57-64

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Anemia in Pregnancy (AIP) causes many obstetric complications. Pregnant women’s awareness and knowledge play a pivotal role in management and prevention of AIP.Methods: The questionnaire survey was conducted among 138 first trimester pregnant women visiting the obstetrics ...  Read More

Original Research Article Maternal Fetal Medicine
Maternal and Neonatal Complications of Asthma, a Study in Iran

Maryam Kashanian; Arezoo HoseiniMoghaddam; Seyyed Ali Javad Moosavi; Narges Sheikhansari; Hoda Abdollahi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 65-71

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disorder during pregnancy and it may affect pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to compare the pregnancy, delivery and neonatal outcomes between asthmatic and non-asthmatic pregnant women.Methods: The study was designed as a historical ...  Read More

Original Research Article Radiology
Clinical characteristics, CT features and perinatal outcome of COVID-19 pneumonia in pregnant women and comparison with non-pregnant women

Maryam Rahmani; Behnaz Moradi; Masoumeh Gity; Mohammadreza Chavoshi; Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh; Soudabeh Kazemi Aski; Seyedeh Fatemeh Mahdipour Keivani; Narges Badraghe; Mohammad Ali Kazemi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 72-80

Abstract
  Background and Objective: To evaluate the clinical course and CT findings of pregnant womenMethods: Fourthy (25 pregnant and 15 non-pregnant) patients were entered to the study. Chest CT features and clinical findings were evaluated between two groups. Data related to pregnancy and fetal status  evaluated ...  Read More

Original Research Article Obstetrics and Gynecology
Efficacy of Working Ability, Location, Intensity, Days of Pain, Dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD) and Verbal Rating Scale (Pain and Drug) in Diagnosing and Predicting Severity of Dysmenorrhea among Adolescents: A Comparative Study

Farzaneh Rashidi Fakari; Masoumeh Simbar; Golshan Tahmasebi; Abbas Ebadi; Fahimeh Rashidi Fakari; Malihe Nasiri; Masumeh Ghazanfarpour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 81-86

Abstract
  Background: Menstruation with cramping pain is one of the problems that appear during adolescence. The severity of dysmenorrhea affects the extent of activity limitation. Given the high prevalence of dysmenorrhea in adolescents and the personal-social effect of this condition on their daily lives, using ...  Read More

Original Research Article General Gynecology and Pelvic Floor
Evening Primrose versus Misoprostol for Cervical Dilatation before Gynecologic Surgeries; a Double–blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Behnaz Nouri; Ahmad Reza Baghestani; Paricheher Pooransari

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 87-94

Abstract
  Backround and Objective: Cervical ripening/dilatation is necessary for gynecologic procedures, but pharmacological dilators have several adverse effects. In this regard, evening primrose oil (EPO) has been shown as an effective dilator, though it has few complications. This randomized clinical trial ...  Read More

Case Report Article Obstetrics and Gynecology
Conservative Fertility-preserving Surgery in a Woman with Huge Adenomyosis using Triple Flap Technique and Mirena: A Case Report

Azam Tarafdari; Fatemeh Keikha; Mahrouz Malek; Azin Ghamari

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 95-98

Abstract
  Background and Objective: Being considered a common benign uterine disorder, Adenomyosis (AD) is defined as the presence of an endometrial gland and stroma within the myometrium. It causes symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. It has a step-by-step treatment, ...  Read More

Case Report Article Gynecology Oncology
Asymptomatic Intra-abdominal Gossypiboma Mimicking Recurrent Ovarian Tumor

Somayyeh Noei Teymoordash; Maliheh Arab; Maryam Talayeh; Masoomeh Raoufi; Behnaz Ghavami; Behnaz Nouri

Volume 6, Issue 2 , March 2021, Pages 99-104

Abstract
  Background: A variety of presentations may be manifested by retained sponge, including intestinal obstruction, intestinal fistula, malabsorption syndrome and chronic pain from adhesions; in some cases, it may have an asymptomatic clinical course.Case report: In a 41-year-old female, gravida 4 para 4, ...  Read More