Resumo Introdução e Objetivos: A maternidade tardia é hoje uma realidade, principalmente para mulheres com níveis de escolaridade superiores. A criopreservação eletiva de ovócitos permite diminuir o risco de infertilidade futura. A maioria das mulheres não está adequadamente informada sobre o declínio da fertilidade associado à idade nem sobre os fatores de risco associados. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o c...
Abstract Introduction and Objectives: Tocology knowledge is crucial in obstetrician's decisions and actions. The aim of this research is to assess the experience of Portuguese Gynecology and Obstetrics residents in performing operative vaginal delivery. Study design, population and methodology: Observational and transversal study with collecting an anonymous online survey with 47 questions, performed to 2nd to ...
Abstract Overview and aims: Recent studies suggested that low vitamin D levels during pregnancy can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, cesarean section, preterm birth, and low birthweight. This study aims to investigate the association between first trimester vitamin D status and pregnancy outcomes. Study design, Population and Methods: A prospective observational study was perfo...
Overview and aims: Early-stage cervical cancer has a good prognosis, with survival rates at 5 years >90%. However, while offering the potential for disease cure, treatment often results in the loss of future fertility or impacts the ovarian function. The aim of this study is to examine the characteristics, treatment and survival outcomes of reproductive-aged women with early-stage cervical cancer at a tertia...
Overview and aims: Several risk factors for fetal growth restriction (FGR) have been described, however the impact of maternal working conditions is still poorly understood. To evaluate the impact of type of transport used, travel time, weekly hours of work, shift work, posture, environmental conditions, physical load and occupational stress on fetal weight. Study design and population: A case-control study was...
Overview and Aims: The decision of the route of delivery in a breech presentation is one of the most controversial topics in contemporary obstetrics. The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model for vaginal breech delivery (VBD). Study Design, Population and Methods: It was performed an observational, retrospective, descriptive study based on the review of clinical records of pregnant woman with singl...
Benign metastatic leiomyoma (BML) is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of extrauterine leiomyomatous lesions. The authors report a case of a 70-year-old woman with previous total hysterectomy for uterine leiomyoma, that presented with dry cough and a history of progressive weight loss. Thorax computerized tomography revealed multiple nodular masses, suggestive of pulmonary metastases. The immunohist...