Service preferences among postpartum women (non-)affected by different types of intimate partner violence: insights from the cross-sectional study INVITE by Laura M. Hausmann, Lara Seefeld, Amera Mojahed, Judith T. Mack, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Julia Schellong

“…., women´s shelter or self-help groups), medical services (e.g., gynecologist or emergency room), and midwives. Modes of service provision included direct communication (e.g., in person or video conference) and indirect communication (e.g., chat or e-mail). …”
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Etiology of Ascites and Pleural Effusion Associated with Ovarian Tumors: Literature Review and Case Reports of Three Ovarian Tumors Presenting with Massive Ascites, but without Per... by Ai Miyoshi, Takashi Miyatake, Takeya Hara, Asuka Tanaka, Naoko Komura, Shinnosuke Komiya, Serika Kanao, Masumi Takeda, Mayuko Mimura, Masaaki Nagamatsu, Takeshi Yokoi

“…The three patients (35, 47, and 73 years old) reported feeling fullness of the abdomen before consulting their gynecologist. By CT scan, they were diagnosed with a pelvic tumor accompanied by massive ascites, the diameters of which were 11, 20, and 11 cm, respectively. …”
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Geospatial Access to Emergency Obstetric Surgery in Indonesia: Is Travel Time for Access Too Long? by Brahmana Askandar Tjokroprawiro, Hanif Ardiansyah Sulistya, Farizal Rizky Muharram, Renata Alya Ulhaq, Alifina Izza, Budi Prasetyo, Khoirunnisa Novitasari, Budi Wiweko, Pandu Hanindito Habibie, Arya Ananda Indrajaya Lukmana, Muhammad Muhibuddin Hilmy Asari

“…Methods: We identified hospitals across 38 provinces using the database from the Indonesian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ISOG) and the Indonesian Ministry of Health database that provide emergency obstetric services. …”
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IPV Screening and Readiness to Respond to IPV in Ob-Gyn Settings: A Patient-Physician Study by Katherine M. Jones, Laura H. Taouk, Neko M. Castleberry, Michele M. Carter, Jay Schulkin

“…Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health concern that largely affects women of reproductive age. Obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) have a unique opportunity to identify and support women experiencing IPV to improve women’s health. …”
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Evaluation of the Frequency and Pathological Diagnosis of Vulvar Lesions Is it Associated with Vulvar Pruritus - If So, How Closely? by Omer Demir, Mirac Ozalp, Turhan Aran, Mehmet Armagan Osmanagaoğlu

“… OBJECTIVE: Vulvar lesions are not well known to gynecologists and often cause difficulties in the differential diagnosis. …”
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Obstetricians’ Views for Reasons Decision-Making for Cesarean Section in Iran by Sedigheh Hantoosh Zadeh, Mamak Shariat, Azam-Sadat Mousavi, Leyla Sahebi, Raheleh Moradi, Nahid Farrokhzad

“…In the current study, the age and experience of the specialist doctor showed a positive correlation with the personal opinion of the gynecologists. Obstetricians and gynecologists are the final decision makers in choosing the type of delivery. …”
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Leiomyomatosis Peritonealis Disseminata with Sarcomatous Transformation: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review by Song Xu, Jing Qian

“…We hereby report a case of a middle-aged female patient who was diagnosed with malignant sarcomatous degeneration in LPD. Gynecologists may get inspiration from this case report.…”
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Multiple Approaches for Individualized Fertility Protective Therapy in Cancer Patients by I. Demeestere, F. Moffa, F. Peccatori, C. Poirot, E. Shalom-Paz

“…In the last decade, fertility preservation has risen as a major field of interest, creating new interactions between oncologists and gynecologists. Various options, such as cryopreservation of ovarian tissue, have been developed and are currently routinely proposed in many centers. …”
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Adaptation and Validation of Decision-Making Questionnaire Among Physicians of Obstetrics and Gynecology by Sana Younas, Saeeda Khanum

“…We adapted and validated the Decision-Making Questionnaire, which measures factors affecting decision-making among obstetricians and gynecologists. Methods: We used a cross-sectional survey design to establish the construct validity of the DMQ. …”
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Unexpected acute appendicitis found at laparoscopic surgery for a right ovarian teratoma: A case report by Rie Okuya, Hiroshi Ishikawa, Nozomi Sakai, Eri Katayama, Kaori Kuroda, Kaori Koga

“…Once adnexal torsion is suspected in young women, gynecologists should perform surgery to release the torsion as promptly as possible to preserve future fertility. …”
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A case report of atrial enlargement and transitory electrocardiographic changes during labour by Antonio VILLA, Donatella RODEGHER, Valeria BARBERA, Carlo TURRI

“…Emergency physicians, gynecologists and obste- tricians should be aware of these physiological electrocardiographic changes during pregnancy in order to obtain a correct and an appropriate diagnosis in emergency room.…”
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An Early Diagnosis of an Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Not Otherwise Specified in a Woman by Patrícia Alves, Inês Sá, Miguel Brito, Cátia Carnide, Osvaldo Moutinho

“…This case suggests that steroid cell tumors can be asymptomatic, and gynecologists must think about preserving fertility in women of reproductive age.…”
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β-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Dynamics in Early Gestational Events: A Practical and Updated Reappraisal by Demetrio Larraín, Javier Caradeux

“…This narrative review aims to succinctly summarize the β-hCG dynamics in early gestation and provide general gynecologists a practical approach to patients with first-trimester symptomatic pregnancy.…”
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Group visit: Blatant Violation of Patient Rights and a Stigma Attached to Health System Responsiveness by Javad GhoddoosiNejad, Morteza Arab-Zozani

“… Objective: Health is the basic and definite right of the human being so we aimed to outline a concern about patient rights of gynecologists. Results and conclusion: Considering the above mentioned facts, “stewardship” function of the health system requires the immediate legislation and strict monitoring to remove this stigma of malfunctioning responsiveness. …”
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Costs and Resource Use Among Patients with Cervical Cancer, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, and Genital Warts in Algeria by Ali-Chakib Bennacef, Aomar Ammar Khodja, Fadl Allah Abou-Bekr, Tidiane Ndao, Ryan Holl, Goran Benčina

“…**Methods:** This was a descriptive analysis of questionnaire data obtained from a panel of 15 oncologists, gynecologists, and dermatologists (n=5 each). Data on diagnostic and treatment patterns, recurrence, and healthcare resource use (HCRU) were obtained. …”
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Minimally invasive treatment of the cyst of the canal of Nuck with the laparoscopic total extraperitoneal approach by Ülkü Mete Ural, Neriman Şengül, Elif Betül Esmer, Elif Aydın, Selma Erdoğan Düzcü

“…No standard therapeutic procedure currently exists, and the condition remains unfamiliar to gynecologists. In this report, we aimed to discuss the treatment of CCN with a minimally invasive method. …”
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Opioid Dependent and Pregnant: What Are the Best Options for Mothers and Neonates? by Annemarie Unger, Verena Metz, Gabriele Fischer

“…Ideally, early and closely monitored treatment in an interdisciplinary team approach including social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, gynecologists, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians should be provided. …”
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The psychological aspects of perinatal safety by Elena M. Savitskaya

“…Recent years are marked by psychologists’, psychotherapists’, obstetricians’, gynecologists’ and pediatricians’ growing interest to practical applications of perinatal psychologists’ theoretical achievements. …”
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Müllerian Agenesis Masquerading as Secondary Amenorrhea by Gloria Tavera, Rina Lazebnik

“…The most common cause of primary amenorrhea is congenital malformation of the Müllerian ducts, including Müllerian agenesis, also known as Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome (MRKH). Most general gynecologists and primary care physicians who see female adolescents will encounter MRKH in their careers. …”
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