Latest Highlighted Obstetrics & Gynecology Articles
November 29, 2023 | Cureus U

We’re back with another edition of Cureus U - our monthly curated collection of recently published obstetrics & gynecology articles that might interest you. All Cureus articles are Open Access so take a look and let us know what you think!
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November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Current Status of Maternal Gestational Weight Gain and Obstetric Outcomes in Japan
- Risk Factors Associated With the Case Fatality Rate of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Pregnancy: A Five-Year Retrospective Study From a Developing Country
- Robotic Vaginal Cuff Closure During Radical Hysterectomy for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: The Bruges Method
- A Spontaneous Renal Calyceal Rupture Mimicking Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy and Other Common Pathologies
- Endometriosis Grade 4 in In Vitro Fertilisation and Its Management: A Case Report
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Retrospective Comparative Study of the Effect of Controlled-Release Dinoprostone Vaginal Delivery System (Propess®) and Mechanical Methods for Cervical Ripening in Nulliparous Women in Late-Term Pregnancy
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Literature Review With a Focus on Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Management
- A Case of Chemical Pregnancy in a Female With Turner Syndrome
- Emergency Presentation of Invasive Cervical Cancer in Late Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review
- Effect of Integrated Yoga Program Along With Pilates in Abdominal Hysterectomy Patients: A Case Report
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Prevalence, Severity, and Predictive Factors of Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnancy
- Investigation of the Optimum Baseline Blood Pressure for Spinal Anesthesia to Guide Vasopressor Management for Elective Cesarean Delivery: A Case-Control Design
- Microscopic Video-Based Grouped Embryo Segmentation: A Deep Learning Approach
- Congenital Heart Block and Its Association With Anti-Ro and Anti-La Antibodies in Pregnancy: A Case Report of a Rare Entity and a Review of the Current Evidence
- An Extremely Rare Case of Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Arising in Malignant Struma Ovarii and Concurrent Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Study
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Patient Satisfaction With General Anesthesia Compared to Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: A Multicenter Observational Study
- Pregnancy Rates in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Using Letrozole Versus Clomiphene Citrate: A Retrospective Record Review
- Reducing Maternal Mortality Rates in Alabama Through Patient Education: A Scoping Review
- Exophytic Subserosal Uterine Adenomyomatous Polyp Mimicking Malignancy: A Case Report
- Amaurosis Fugax in Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: A Vexed Hurdle in a Postpartum Primigravida Patient
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Vestibular Findings on the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Study of Folliculometry After Spontaneous and Clomiphene Citrate-Induced Ovulation in Infertile Women
- Comparison of Vaginal Dinoprostone Pessary With Transcervical Balloon Catheter Plus Vaginal Misoprostol for Pre-induction Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Trial
- Myoinositol Versus Metformin in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review
- Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Indian Tribal Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comparison of Obstetric Outcomes Between Controlled-Release Dinoprostone Vaginal Delivery System (PROPESS) and Administration of Oral Dinoprostone for Labor Induction in Multiparous Women at Term
- The Effect of Hormonal Contraception Use on Ovarian Reserve Markers and the Uptake of Assisted Reproductive Technology in Individuals Seeking an Infertility Evaluation
- A Case Report of Asherman’s Syndrome With Abnormal Placenta Implantation (Intrauterine Adhesion)
- Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in the Setting of In Vitro Fertilization Treatment
- Large Chorioangioma in Triplets: An Uncommon Occurrence
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Association Between Body Fat Index and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Cohort Study
- The Effect of Structured Antenatal Education on Childbirth Self-Efficacy
- The Effects of Electrode Placement on Analgesia Using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
- The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Uterine Adenomyosis in Patients With a History of Renal Transplant: A Case Report and Review of Literature
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Cysteinyl Leukotriene and Systemic Inflammatory Levels in Preeclampsia
- Clinico-Metabolic Profile in Lean Versus Obese Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women
- Risk of Neonatal Sepsis With Rescue Steroids in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
- The Surrogacy Regulation Act of 2021: A Right Step Towards an Egalitarian and Inclusive Society?
- Sonographic Diagnosis and Management With Delayed Hysterectomy of Two Cesarean Scar Pregnancies That Developed Into Placenta Percreta: Two Case Reports
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comparison of Bleeding Pattern and Quality of Life Before and After the Insertion of a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: A Seven-Year Review
- Continuation Rates of the Etonogestrel Implant and Factors Associated With Early Discontinuation
- Ovarian Vein Thrombosis: A Sequela of COVID-Associated Coagulopathy
- Takotsubo Syndrome (Broken-Heart Syndrome or Stress Cardiomyopathy) in an Epileptic Pregnant Woman: A Case Report
- Pregnancy in Women With Cerebral Palsy
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comprehensive Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Effect of Pharmacotherapy, Lifestyle Modification, and Enhanced Adherence Counseling
- YouTube™ as a Source of Information on Acupuncture for Correction of Breech Presentation
- Surgical Outcomes Following Robotic Single-Site Versus Multiport Hysterectomy for Treatment of Endometrial Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- A Comprehensive Review of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Surgical Treatment of a Rare Case of Ovarian Fibroma Associated With Elevated CA125 Levels in a Patient of Reproductive Age: A Case Report
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Tracing Time Trends of Births in Greece
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Cerebroplacental Ratio in Prediction of Postnatal Outcomes in Oligohydramnios
- The Potential Association Between Periodontal Diseases and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials
- Treatment for Infertility in Laron Syndrome: A Case Report
- Complete Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy of Giant Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Utilization of Nutritional Supplementation Services and Their Predictors in Pregnant and Lactating Women Living in an Urban Resettlement Colony of Delhi, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
- The Incidence of the Agenesis of Fetal Ductus Venosus at the 11–13 Weeks’ Ultrasound Examination
- Health Equity in a Post ‘Roe Versus Wade’ America
- Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnant Women and Their Infants: A Systematic Review
- Endometriosis-Related Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum in the Third Trimester: A Case Report
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comparing Non-invasive Prenatal Testing With Invasive Testing for the Detection of Trisomy 21
- Examining the Association Between Episiotomy and Severe Perineal Tears in a Tertiary Care Center Implementing a Restrictive Episiotomy Policy
- Patients in Iowa Counties Lacking Hospitals With Labor and Delivery Services Disproportionately Receive Care at Level III Maternal Care Hospitals When Undergoing Cesarean Delivery: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy: A Critical Review
- A Review of Episiotomy and Modalities for Relief of Episiotomy Pain
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Analysis of YouTube Videos on Pregnant COVID-19 Patients During the Pandemic Period
- Recent Advancements in In Vitro Fertilisation
- Effects of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women and Newborns: A Review
- Human Papillomavirus Prevention by Vaccination: A Review Article
- Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Maternal Obesity: An Obstetric Risk
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pregnant Women in Jazan, Saudi Arabia Concerning Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises
- Determinants of Menopausal Symptoms and Attitude Towards Menopause Among Midlife Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in South India
- Congenital Herpes Simplex Virus: A Histopathological View of the Placenta
- Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy Presenting With Ruptured Posterior Cervical Lip: A Case Report
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Rupture of Ectopic Ovarian Pregnancy Accompanied by Massive Intra-abdominal Bleeding and Disorder of the Coagulation Mechanism: A Rare and Life-Threatening Obstetric Complication
- Antenatal Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of a Constellation of Alobar Holoprosencephaly, Ethmocephaly, and Hydronephrosis in a Case of Early-Onset Intrauterine Growth Retardation: A Case Report
- Adrenal Cortical Rests in the Fallopian Tube: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Status of Respectful Maternity Care Among Women Availing Delivery Services at a Tertiary Care Center in Central India: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Midwives’ Perspectives on Family Planning With Pregnant and Postpartum Women in the Philippines’ Mindanao Region: A Qualitative Study
- Successful Control of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation of Fibroid Uterus in a Woman With Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Evaluation of a Patient With Non-Myoinvasive Uterine Serous Carcinoma Confined to a Polyp and Positive Peritoneal Washings With Somatic ARHGAP35 and KRAS Mutations
- Seromucinous Cystadenoma Presenting as Endometriosis Complications in a 57-Year-Old Female: A Case Report
June Cureus U Selected Articles
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- Assessment of Maternal Serum Biochemical Attributes and Fetal Ultrasound Scans in First-Trimester Low-Risk Noninvasive Prenatal-Tested Pregnant Women
- Incidence and Survival Rates for Female Malignant Germ Cell Tumors: An Institutional Review
- Does Lymph Node Dissection Impact Adjuvant Treatment or Survival Outcomes in High-Risk Endometrial Cancers?
- Amniotic Fluid Embolism After First-Trimester Abortion
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Effectiveness of Intravenous Iron Sucrose Therapy in Routine Antenatal Care for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Anemia Among Pregnant Women Attending a Secondary Care Hospital in North India: A Retrospective Analysis
- Impact of Pregnancy on Susceptibility and Severity of COVID-19: A Hospital-Based Prospective Observational Study
- A Randomised Study To Compare Palonosetron With Ondansetron for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Following Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries
- Retained Placenta and Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case Report and Review of Literature
- Fertility-Preserving Surgery of Borderline Serous Ovarian Tumors: A Case Report
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Randomized Control Trial of Three Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Doses for Procedural Sedation in Patients Undergoing Minor Gynaecological Surgery
- Assessing Tumor Size by MRI and Pathology in Type I Endometrial Carcinoma to Predict Lymph Node Metastasis
- Advancement in Current Therapeutic Modalities in Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
- Fetal Hand Abnormalities in the First-Trimester Scan: A Report of Two Cases
- Incidental Diagnosis of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Case Report
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Assessment of Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnancy Complicated by Fibroid Uterus
- Association of the PECAM-1 (Leu125Val) and P-Selectin (Thr715Pro) Gene Polymorphisms With Unexplained Spontaneous Miscarriages
- Risk Factors and Outcome Analysis in Rupture of Gravid Uterus: Lessons for Obstetricians
- Severe Hyperthyroidism and Complete Hydatidiform Mole in Perimenopausal Woman: Case Report and Literature Review
- Fetal Brain Injury in Rhesus Isoimmunization Fetus
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Accuracy of MRI Pelvis in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Endometrioma: Using Histopathology as Gold Standard
- Procedural Sedation Using Two Different Proportions of Ketamine-Propofol Combination in Short Gynecological Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- The Impact of Mobile Health Interventions on Antenatal and Postnatal Care Utilization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Meta-Analysis
- A 10-Year Journey to Diagnosis With Endometriosis: An Autobiographical Case Report
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Autobiographical Case Report of an Often Overlooked Disorder