{"title":"Advances in reproductive medicine - health economic outcomes research assessment of treatment strategies - multiple choice questions - questions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102370","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102370","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"91 ","pages":"Article 102370"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73138315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in reproductive medicine – Real world evidence assessment of treatment strategies – Multiple choice questions – Answers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102376","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102376","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"91 ","pages":"Article 102376"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136161995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in reproductive medicine - health economic outcomes research assessment of treatment strategies - multiple choice questions - answers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102371","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102371","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"91 ","pages":"Article 102371"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134966657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maddalena Morlando, Anna Conte, Antonio Schiattarella
{"title":"Reproductive outcome after cesarean scar pregnancy","authors":"Maddalena Morlando, Anna Conte, Antonio Schiattarella","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102362","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102362","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) rate is rising worldwide, in parallel with the rising rates of cesarean delivery. Multiple therapeutic strategies and a timely diagnosis have led to a successful management in most cases, with many women preserving fertility after </span>treatment. Despite this, still little is known regarding pregnancy outcomes after a CSP. The main </span>adverse outcomes<span><span><span> reported after CSP are recurrence of CSP, miscarriage, preterm birth, </span>placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders and </span>uterine rupture. In addition, little is known about the influence of the different treatments on subsequent pregnancy outcomes after a CSP. Being aware of the impact of the different management strategies on the fertility outcomes is highly relevant to counsel pregnant women after a CSP. The aim of this manuscript is to provide an up-to-date review of the reproductive outcomes of women with a history of CSP and of the influence of various treatments on subsequent pregnancy outcomes.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"91 ","pages":"Article 102362"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9734090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ERAS and reducing opioid use in obstetrics and gynecology - Multiple choice questions - Questions","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102373","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102373","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"91 ","pages":"Article 102373"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136136993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annalisa Racca , Andrea Bernabeu , Rafael Bernabeu , Simone Ferrero
{"title":"Endometrial receptivity in women with endometriosis","authors":"Annalisa Racca , Andrea Bernabeu , Rafael Bernabeu , Simone Ferrero","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102438","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102438","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As endometriosis<span><span><span> is recognized as a contributing factor to infertility, prompting couples to embark on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) </span>treatments, it becomes crucial to comprehend the extent and way this condition can affect success rates. Natural conception data reveal lower success rates for women with endometriosis, yet the same cannot be extrapolated to the outcomes of </span>in vitro fertilization<span> (IVF). In recent years, advancements in the ART process, particularly the distinct stages of the IVF pathway and investigations into embryo quality<span> have shown a comparable rate of embryonic quality and chromosomal normalcy (euploidy) between embryos obtained from individuals with or without endometriosis. Thus, the primary question that lingers relates to the functionality of the endometrium. This review addresses whether endometriosis can influence endometrial receptivity and implantation rates.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 102438"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138517368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tania de Ganzo Suárez , Catalina de Paco Matallana , Walter Plasencia
{"title":"Spiral, uterine artery doppler and placental ultrasound in relation to preeclampsia","authors":"Tania de Ganzo Suárez , Catalina de Paco Matallana , Walter Plasencia","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102426","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Preeclampsia (PE) is a multiorgan disorder that complicates around 2–8% of pregnancies and is a major cause of perinatal and </span>maternal morbidity<span><span> and mortality. PE is a clinical syndrome characterized by hypertension secondary to systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and </span>syncytiotrophoblast stress leading to hypertension and multiorgan dysfunction.</span></p><p><span><span>The uterine arteries<span> are the main blood vessels that supply blood to the uterus. They give off branches and plays an important role in maintaining blood supply during pregnancy. The arcuate artery originates from the uterine artery and runs medially through the </span></span>myometrium<span>. The arcuate arteries divide almost directly into anterior and posterior branches, from which the radial artery<span><span> leads directly to the uterine cavity during their course. Near the endometrium-myometrium junction, the radial artery generates spiral arteries within the </span>basal layer<span> and functional endometrium. The walls of radial and spiral arteries are rich in </span></span></span></span>smooth muscle<span>, which is lost when trophoblast cells invade and become large-caliber vessels. This physiological transformation of uteroplacental spiral arteries is critical for successful placental implantation and normal placental function.</span></p><p>In normal pregnancy, the luminal diameter of the spiral arteries is greatly increased, and the vascular smooth muscle<span><span><span> is replaced by trophoblast cells. This process and changes in the spiral arteries are called spiral artery remodeling. In PE, this genetically and immunologically governed process is deficient and therefore there is decreased vascular capacitance and increased resistance in the </span>uteroplacental circulation. Furthermore, this defect in uteroplacental spiral artery remodeling is not only associated with early onset PE, but also with </span>fetal growth<span><span> restriction, placental abruption, and spontaneous premature rupture of membranes. </span>Doppler ultrasound<span> allows non-invasive assessment of placentation, while the flow impedance decreases as the pregnancy progresses in normal pregnancies, in those destined to develop preeclampsia the impedance is increased.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 102426"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138466861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pregnancy-associated cardiovascular risks and postpartum care; an opportunity for interventions aiming at health preservation and disease prevention","authors":"Nicole Wallin , Lina Bergman , Graeme N. Smith","doi":"10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102435","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102435","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death and disability for female individuals around the world and the rates are increasing in those aged 35–44 years. Certain pregnancy complications (Pregnancy-associated Cardiovascular Risks (P-CVR))are linked to an increased risk of future CVD making pregnancy and the </span>postpartum period<span> as an ideal time to screen individuals for underlying, often unrecognized, cardiovascular risk factors. Pregnancy complications associated with an increased risk of future CVD including the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes<span>, idiopathic preterm birth, delivery of a growth restricted baby and a placental abruption that leads to delivery. A number of guidelines and research groups recommend postpartum CVR screening, counseling and lifestyle intervention for all those who have had one or more of P-CVRs starting within the first six months postpartum. An individualized plan for postpartum screening should be created with the individual and lifestyle interventions discussed.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":50732,"journal":{"name":"Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology","volume":"92 ","pages":"Article 102435"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138480354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}