Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Menstrual Health and Disorders

External reference: https://openalex.org/T12054

  1. Risk-stratified screening is recommended for perinatal depression and anxiety
    Narrative synthesis shows sexual dysfunction, low self-esteem, and psychosocial adversity are underrecognized drivers of perinatal depression and anxiety, supporting risk-stratified screening.
  2. Combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only pills were generally well tolerated
    Systematic review finds no consistent evidence that combined oral contraceptives or progestin-only pills worsen psychological or sexual outcomes in women with endometriosis.
  3. Primary dysmenorrhea is common among women in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Meta-analysis of 65 studies shows primary dysmenorrhea affects 73% of Sub-Saharan African women, with family history and irregular cycles as key risk factors.
  4. No findings are provided in the abstract
    Case-control study examining dominant dietary patterns and macronutrient intake associations with endometriosis in reproductive-age women.