Reproductive medicine

  1. Women with fear of birth reported mixed intrapartum care quality
    Midwifery continuity of care for women with fear of birth revealed gaps in perceived control and decision involvement, with intervention rates higher when a known midwife was present.
  2. 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.
  3. No findings are provided in the abstract
    Case-control study examining dominant dietary patterns and macronutrient intake associations with endometriosis in reproductive-age women.
  4. Adjusted light color temperature lowered stress and anxiety
    Randomized controlled trial examining medium-warm white light effects on stress, anxiety, and psychological well-being in high-risk pregnant women undergoing non-stress testing procedures.