21+ hour, 18+ min ago  (430+ words) Background: Sexual function is a key component of maternal well-being and is frequently affected during pregnancy and the postpartum period due to hormonal, physical, and psychosocial changes. Despite its clinical relevance, postpartum sexual dysfunction remains underrecognized in routine care. Objective:…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (223+ words) Intrauterine pregnancy occurring with a correctly positioned levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is extremely rare. Most pregnancies associated with LNG-IUS use result from device malposition, unnoticed expulsion, or insertion during an undiagnosed early pregnancy. Pregnancy with an intrauterine device in situ…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (262+ words) Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant multisystem disorder that presents significant challenges to the anesthesiologist, particularly in the obstetric setting. The presence of neurofibromas along the airway, potential spinal and intracranial tumors, cardiovascular instability, and altered pharmacological responses collectively complicate…...

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2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (107+ words) Puerperal uterine inversion is a rare and life-threatening obstetric emergency that occurs during the third stage of labor. We report the case of a 27-year-old primigravida who developed an acute third-degree uterine inversion immediately after a vaginal delivery, with partial…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (152+ words) Cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system resulting from abnormal embryologic development of lymphatic vessels. The cervicofacial region represents the most common localization. Prenatal ultrasound plays a key role in early diagnosis and follow-up. We…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (236+ words) Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are environmentally persistent, bioaccumulative contaminants that remain an important global public health concern despite international restrictions on their production and use. Owing to their lipophilicity, biomagnification within food webs, and ability to cross the placental barrier,…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (405+ words) Introduction Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is an important neurological complication associated with eclampsia that contributes significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity in high-risk pregnancies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in women with eclampsia…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (239+ words) Background: Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by recurrent seizure activity. The aim of the present study was to analyze the pattern of antiseizure drug prescriptions in pediatric patients with epilepsy. Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (317+ words) Induction of labor or pregnancy termination is a frequent obstetric intervention when continuation of pregnancy may endanger maternal or fetal health. Mechanical cervical ripening using a Foley catheter has regained clinical interest due to its favorable safety profile, low cost,…...