We are pleased to announce that EGO: European Gynecology and Obstetrics, the official Open Access Journal of the European Society of Gynecology is out with Volume 5 N. 3 2023.
The journal welcomes submissions of original articles, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, short reviews, case reports on all aspects of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women’s Health.
The association of MRI defined pelvic organ descent with urinary incontinence symptoms in women showing no prolapse findings on physical examination
Objective: To evaluate the association of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) with urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms detected through dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) in women without visible prolapse. Methods: One hundred fifty-eight women undergoing dMRI for disorders related to uterus, ovaries, cervix and vagina with no...
Reproductive desire and interest in gamete preservation among transgender and gender diverse individuals: Patients’ perspective from a Spanish reference unit
Background and aim: Currently, there is a growing interest in transgender issues within the general population. However, there is limited literature on the reproductive desire and interest in fertility preservation among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals in Spain. Therefore, the aim of our study...
Premature ovarian insufficiency caused by the treatment of an ovarian malignant mixed germ cell tumor: A case report
This is the case of a 17-year old female patient to whom a left ovariectomy and chemotherapy was carried out because of a left ovarian malignant mixed germ cell tumor when she was 6 years old, who now visited our clinic for fertility preservation. After examination...
Oral mucositis induced by chemotherapy: A challenge in the treatment of patients with breast cancer
Background and purpose: Mucositis is a well-known side effect of chemotherapy that may affect patient's ability to eat, causing pain, and, sometimes, leading to chemotherapy interruption with the resultant risk to patient´s life. The purpose of this review is to analyze the latest evidence...
Malignant adenomyoepithelioma of the breast: a case report and review of the literature
Malignant adenomyoepithelioma of the breast (MAMEB) is a rare subtype of breast cancer, being less than 100 cases reported in the literature. Due to its exceptionality, currently there is little evidence regarding the management of this tumor. The aggressive nature of breast MAMEB together with the...
Diagnosis of Kabuki syndrome with unreported KMT2D pathogenic variant: contribution of prenatal facial dysmorphology analysis and whole exome sequencing – about a clinical report and review of the literature
Kabuki syndrome (KS) defines a rare heterogenous clinical genetic disorder confirmed by identification of heterozygous mutations in KMT2D or KDM6A genes. Postnatal hallmarks include developmental delay, distinctive facial dysmorphism and multiple congenital anomalies. Current report presents prenatal findings of a fetus diagnosed postnatally...
Suspicion of peripartum cardiomyopathy in a preeclamptic near term primigravid complicated with pulmonary edema and placental abruption: Case report
Although peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is known since 1800s its etiology is still unclear and its differential diagnosis and management is a challenge for the clinician. This task becomes even more complicated when preeclampsia comes into play because the current guidelines state that hypertensive crises and...
Sex related internet search trends in Spain
Background: Studies report a crisis of desire and a decrease in sexual activity, particularly among young people, which could be attributed to the prevalence and immediacy of the internet sexual experiences and the consequent hypersexualization of society. Presently, there are no studies defining the extend...
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