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{"title":"\"Sit like a lady\": Gender-related sociocultural constructs and implications for anterior cruciate ligament injury risk in active women.","authors":"Katherine F Wilford, Vaishnavi Chiddarwar, Troy L Hooper, C Roger James, Toby Brooks, Gesine H Seeber, Phillip S Sizer","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03888-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03888-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the relationship between sociocultural factors and three-dimensional (3D) hip and knee kinematics during low- and high-impact tasks (LIT, HIT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighteen active cis-gender females/women between 18 and 30 years completed three trials of bilateral and single-leg LIT and HIT. Hip and knee kinematic data were recorded and analysed. Gender Role Socialization (GRSS) and Trait Self-Objectification Scales (TSOS) assessed sociocultural factors. The association between 3D kinematics and sociocultural factors was explored during LIT and HIT.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Scores on the TSOS demonstrated: (1) a moderate positive correlation with non-dominant frontal plane hip kinematics during the single-leg stand-to-sit task (Spearman ρ = 0.48, p =.043); (2) a moderate negative correlation with dominant hip frontal plane kinematics during the drop vertical jump (Spearman ρ = -0.52, p =.027); and (3) a moderate negative correlation with non-dominant knee transverse plane hip kinematics during the stand-to-sit transition (Spearman ρ = -0.52, p =.024). There were no significant correlations between GRSS and 3D hip or knee kinematics during LIT or HIT (p >.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The TSOS correlated moderately with 3D hip and knee kinematics during LIT and HIT. These kinematic findings support the previously identified position of no return at the time of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Clinical ramifications may include the need to incorporate self-objectification screening or inclusion in injury risk mitigation. Future research should continue to explore the role of other sociocultural factors and their influence on ACL injury risk in females/women, using updated assessment methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"386"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12329941/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144798251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polycystic ovary syndrome with stroke, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Bita Pourahmad, Mostafa Majidnia, Nadia Saniee, Sevda Riyahifar, Yousef Moradi","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03927-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03927-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and has been associated with increased risks of hypertension (HTN), stroke, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the magnitude and consistency of these associations remain unclear due to varying diagnostic criteria, study designs, and population characteristics.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To systematically review and meta-analyze observational studies evaluating the association between PCOS and the risks of hypertension, stroke, and CVD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL for studies published between January 1, 1990, and January 1, 2025. Eligible studies included cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional designs comparing women with and without PCOS, as defined by established criteria (Rotterdam, NIH, AES, etc.). Data extraction and quality assessment were performed using standardized checklists and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Relative risks (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pooled using a random-effects model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 33 studies on hypertension, 10 on stroke, and 26 on CVD were included. Women with PCOS had significantly increased risk of hypertension (pooled RR: 1.45; 95% CI: 1.32-1.61, I²: 82.20%), stroke (pooled RR: 1.28; 95% CI: 1.10-1.49, I²: 54.09%), and cardiovascular disease (pooled RR: 1.41; 95% CI: 1.17-1.71, I²: 97.05%). The risk of hypertension was most pronounced in cohort studies (RR: 1.47; 95% CI: 1.23-1.76) and in European populations (RR: 1.74; 95% CI: 1.40-2.16). PCOS was also associated with elevated risks of stroke and CVD, independent of body mass index (BMI). Heterogeneity across studies was moderate to high, and no significant publication bias was detected.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PCOS may be linked to an increased risk of hypertension, stroke, and CVD across populations and independent of BMI. Given the high heterogeneity among included studies, these findings should be interpreted with caution. These findings highlight the importance of comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and management in women with PCOS. More well-designed, large-scale prospective studies are needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and improve risk stratification.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"385"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12326717/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144788324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differential symptom relief profiles of menopausal therapies: an online survey study.","authors":"Nayra A Martin-Key, Erin L Funnell, Jakub Tomasik, Sabine Bahn","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03929-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03929-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>While there exist safe hormonal and non-hormonal therapeutic interventions for the menopause, their efficacy profiles are not fully characterized. This study sought to use a symptom checklist to examine menopausal symptom relief associated with different treatments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey study was conducted between December 2023 and February 2024. Convenience sampling was conducted, with participants recruited via social media, email, through relevant foundations and support groups, and by word-of-mouth. Inclusion criteria were: (1) ≥ 18 years, (2) assigned female at birth, (3) strong comprehension of the English language, and (4) must be currently experiencing symptoms of the menopause or menopause transition. 3330 respondents consented to participate in the study and of these, 91.95% (N = 3062) who had completed at least 88% of the survey were included in the analysis. Symptom relief per treatment (transdermal hormone replacement therapy (HRT), oral HRT, vaginal HRT, antidepressants, testosterone, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)/other therapy/counseling) was assessed using the symptoms included in the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire, which measures four symptom domains: vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from a total of 3062 respondents were included for analysis (mean age = 51.97, SD = 5.24). Treatment response rates differed significantly across the domains (vasomotor: F(5,2340) = 204.93, p < 0.001, η² = 0.31; psychosocial: F(5,2340) = 75.12, p < 0.001, η² = 0.14; physical: F(5,2340) = 65.46, p < 0.001, η² = 0.12; sexual: F(5,2340) = 89.34, p < 0.001, η² = 0.16). Transdermal HRT performed better at reducing vasomotor symptoms relative to all other treatment options. Regarding psychosocial symptoms, CBT/other therapy/counseling outperformed all other treatment options. The use of transdermal HRT and testosterone was associated with greater response rates in physical symptoms relative to other treatments. Finally, vaginal HRT and testosterone were associated with significantly higher response rates in sexual symptoms in comparison to all other treatments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings demonstrate differential response rates to menopausal treatments across symptom domains, underscoring the importance of a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to menopausal symptom management. Utilizing a symptom checklist can facilitate the tailoring of treatment plans for specific symptom profiles and patient needs. The outcomes of this study hold considerable implications for improving and shaping treatment guidelines for the menopause.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"384"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12323212/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144783488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of hormone replacement therapy on periodontal health in post-menopausal women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Raneem Ageel, Bahaa Abaalkhail, Zuhair S Natto","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03757-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03757-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Menopause marks the cessation of menstrual cycles and brings significant changes to a woman's body, including oral health alterations. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly used to alleviate menopause symptoms, its impact on oral health, particularly periodontal conditions, has not been well studied in Saudi Arabia. Periodontitis, a disease that destroys the bone and soft tissue of the mouth, becomes more prevalent post-menopause. This study investigates the effect of HRT on periodontal health in post-menopausal women.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A case-control study was conducted with 372 post-menopausal Saudi women from multiple healthcare facilities in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study included 186 women with periodontitis (cases) and 186 women with healthy periodontium (controls). Periodontal health was assessed using the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 2017 classification and a validated questionnaire. Secondary objectives concerning periodontal parameters like Clinical attachment loss (CAL), saliva secretion rate, and bone loss were also measured in HRT users compared to non-users. Odds ratios (OR) and logistic regression were used for categorical data analysis, while t-tests and linear regression examined the relationship between numerical variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>HRT use was significantly associated with a lower prevalence of periodontitis. The odds of having periodontitis were 3.2 times lower in HRT users compared to non-users (OR = 0.31, p < 0.05, 95% CI: 0.11-0.89). After adjusting for medical and demographic variables, HRT users had approximately six times lower odds of having periodontitis (OR = 0.17, p < 0.05, 95% CI: 0.04-0.81). However, HRT use did not significantly impact the severity of periodontitis once the disease was present. When secondary outcomes were measured, HRT usage had a significant association with decreased clinical attachment loss (Coef = -1.13, p < 0.05, 95% CI: (-2.26, -0.02)); however, this significance was lost after adjusting for medical and social variables. HRT usage did not have a significant effect on bone loss and saliva level, which were measured both as categorical and numerical variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusion & recommendations: </strong>HRT is associated with a lower prevalence of periodontitis but does not affect its severity. While collaborative care between dental and medical professionals is recommended, further research is needed to address study limitations and explore different HRT formulations and their impact on periodontal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12318373/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144768355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experience of controlling behaviour and intimate partner violence among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa.","authors":"Richard Gyan Aboagye, King David Dzirasah, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03902-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03902-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"382"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12317458/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144768356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The management of vaginal prolapse and stress incontinence mesh complications in a quaternary mesh complications service in the United Kingdom (U.K): a 5-year observational study.","authors":"Hawra Badri, Azita Rajai, Karen Ward, Richard Edmondson, Fiona Reid","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03916-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03916-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the patient cohort accessing a quaternary-level pelvic mesh referral service, identify their requirements and ensure services can meet their needs. To determine areas of future research.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Retrospective and prospective observational study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Quaternary-level pelvic mesh complications service in the U.K.</p><p><strong>Population: </strong>Women accessing a pelvic mesh complications service over 5 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All women attending the mesh complication service between 2018 and 2023 were included. Data was collected on referral rates, demographics, mesh complications experienced, management options selected, and post operative complications suffered. Mesh complications were compared against mesh devices and management options chosen.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>785 women were managed in the mesh service over 5 years. Of 765 women with confirmed mesh devices, 92% (n = 707/765) were referred with a painful mesh complication and 54% (n = 416/765) reported pain alone. 58% requested surgical management (n = 403/692). Of 288 who received surgery, 52% (n = 150/288) requested complete mesh excision. The recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) rate was 66% (n = 141/215) and 23% (3/13) respectively. 18% (n = 51/288) experienced a surgical complication however only 0.7% (2/288) were considered serious.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study has identified patients reporting 'pain alone' as the commonest patient cohort attending a UK pelvic mesh centre between 2018 and-2023, suggesting that mesh associated pain exerts considerable burden on affected individuals and maybe more prevalent than once thought. This group has the greatest variation in treatment. Further research is required to understand the pathophysiology of mesh related pain to inform effective treatment options.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"381"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12317572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144768366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of dysmenorrhea on academic performance and coping strategies: lived experiences of female students in Ethiopian public universities.","authors":"Getachew Nigussie Bolado, Bizuayehu Atinafu Ataro, Eshetu Elfios Endrias, Agumas Shibabaw Ayana, Worku Mimani Minuta, Habtamu Hurisa, Habtamu Bekele","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03924-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03924-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent condition affecting a significant number of women globally. In Ethiopia, the intersection of cultural beliefs, limited health education, and resource availability may exacerbate challenges such as absenteeism and decreased academic performance among female students facing this condition. Understanding the lived experiences of these students and their coping mechanisms, as well as their impact on academic performance, is vital for developing targeted interventions and supporting them in improving their academic performance.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the lived experiences of female students in Ethiopian public universities regarding the impact of dysmenorrhea on their academic performance and to identify the coping strategies they employ to manage menstrual pain and its academic implications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This subnational phenomenological study was conducted with eighteen female student participants selected from public universities in southern Ethiopia, ensuring a diverse representation. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview guide, and interviews were conducted face-to-face with participants from nearby universities or by telephone with those from distant locations from March 27 to April 27, 2025. Thematic analyses were done using OpenCode software based on the seven-step approach of Colaizzi's framework of analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, seven major themes and twenty-two subthemes were identified. The themes surrounding students' lived experiences of menstrual pain included physical, emotional, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects. Its impact on academic performance was classified into themes of academic engagement and performance, and students' coping mechanisms were categorized into personal strategies, use of campus medical resources, and reliance on social support networks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and recommendation: </strong>Female university students frequently encounter challenging lived experiences associated with dysmenorrhea, which significantly detract them from their academic performance. These students employ a range of coping strategies, such as personal techniques, seeking medical help like analgesics, and utilizing social support systems like peer interactions and communication with faculty to maintain their productivity in their studies. It is recommended that stakeholders provide the necessary resources and medical support to effectively address menstrual health concerns.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"379"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12309178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144752442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ketamine's impact on mood after day-case surgery and its relation to obesity: a randomised controlled trial in women undergoing fractional curettage.","authors":"Sevim Baltalı, Elvan Çiftçi, Mehmet Baltalı, Murat Haliloğlu, Ayşegül Ercan, Abdurrahman Tunay, Zeynep Çelik, Berna Bozay, Mehmet Toptaş","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03920-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03920-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Several studies have shown that ketamine has an effect on mood and depression in the perioperative context; however, little is known about ketamine's effect on patients' emotional recovery after day-case surgery. We aimed to examine whether a single subanaesthetic dose of ketamine could improve acute mood in patients shortly following fractional curettage.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred forty women from 202 consecutive fractional curettage patients were enrolled in this randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled single-centre trial. In addition to propofol and fentanyl anaesthesia, subjects were randomly assigned to receive a single dose of iv ketamine 0.5 mg/kg (ketamine group) or saline (control group). The main objective of this study was to analyse the total mood score between the two groups by using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire performed before and 120 min after the procedure and to evaluate the impact of menstrual status and obesity on the total mood score among patients in the ketamine and control groups, as well as in the entire study group separately. Pain, haemodynamic changes, sedation levels, and adverse medication effects were all studied as secondary outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After surgery, both the ketamine and control groups showed a statistically significant decline in the total mood scores, although there were no apparent differences between the groups. Separate multiple linear regression analyses among ketamine group patients revealed that the presence of obesity was inversely related to total mood scores after surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study showed that compared with the patients in the control group, a single subanaesthetic intravenous dosage of ketamine did not improve the total mood scores of patients in the ketamine group, as measured by the POMS questionnaire. On the other hand, obesity was an independent predictor of improvement in total mood scores among patients who received 0.5 mg/kg ketamine. Further studies are needed to evaluate the relationship between ketamine, obesity and patients' emotional recovery after surgery.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>This randomised controlled double-blind trial was retrospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (trial number: NCT05752110; date of registration: 02/03/2023).</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12309122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144752441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors associated with premenstrual symptoms: a study among graduate-level students of the institute of science and technology, Tribhuvan university.","authors":"Srisa Rijal, Gauri Shrestha","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03925-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03925-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Premenstrual Symptoms (PMS) refer to the psychological, physical, and behavioral symptoms that appear during the luteal phase of menstruation, impacting the day-to-day activities of females.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed institutional-based cross-sectional research methods. Data were gathered from all female participants at the Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, and only 285 female participants fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire to assess demographic, socio-economic, lifestyle habits, and menstrual health-related factors, as well as to measure premenstrual symptoms. A standard tool, the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST), was used for this purpose. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used to measure the psychological distress. Factors associated with PMS were analyzed using Multiple Binary Logistic Regression.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Among the 285 participants, 40% reported experiencing Premenstrual Symptoms. The most common physical symptoms were joint or muscle pain (56.49%), breast tenderness (45.26%), abdominal pain (44.91%), acne flare-ups (40.35%), and fatigue (35.09%). The factors such as age at menarche, participants with dysmenorrhea, participants who consume menstrual delaying medicine and participants having mild, moderate and severe stress were found to be significant at a 5% level of significance with the Premenstrual Symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The factors associated with Premenstrual Symptoms are stress, menstrual delaying medicine, dysmenorrhea, and the age at menarche of participants. The result indicates the necessity of women's health programs, psychological support, and access to counseling in academic environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"373"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12302784/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144727970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk factors for surgical site infections following microwave ablation of the uterus: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Chuan Chen, Hanshu Wu, Xinyu Wang, Ying Peng, Ying Peng', Lei Lei, Yangyang Zhao, Gang Chen","doi":"10.1186/s12905-025-03810-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12905-025-03810-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>As microwave ablation (MWA) becomes an increasingly popular treatment for gynecological diseases, complications such as surgical site infections (SSIs) have emerged as critical concerns, particularly in high-risk patient populations. Identifying independent risk factors for SSIs is essential to implement effective preventive measures and enhance patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included women aged 18-55 with a diagnosis of uterine myoma or adenomyosis who underwent MWA at the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China between December 2020 and November 2023. Patient selection criteria included undergoing laparoscopic MWA by our team and providing written informed consent. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to assess the normality of continuous variables, and statistical analyses were performed using the Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and χ2 test. Multivariate logistic regression identified potential predictors for SSIs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, SSIs were observed in 7.58% of patients, with prolonged surgical duration and abdominal adhesions identified as significant independent risk factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides insights into SSIs following MWA surgery in a Chinese population, highlighting specific risk factors that could inform preventive strategies to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":9204,"journal":{"name":"BMC Women's Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"375"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12302862/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144727971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}