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Cureus, Dec 28, 2023
Background There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endome... more Background There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endometriosis, and no studies from Saudi Arabia have examined this association. Therefore, the primary aim was to determine whether there is an association between the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups and the incidence of endometriosis in a cohort from Saudi Arabia and also to evaluate the potential risk factors related to endometriosis among the population. Methods This case-control study included women diagnosed with endometriosis (n = 44) who presented to King
Research Square (Research Square), Mar 16, 2023
Background: There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endom... more Background: There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endometriosis, and no studies from Saudi Arabia have examined this association. Therefore, the present aim was to determine whether there is an association between the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups and the incidence of endometriosis in a cohort from Saudi Arabia. Methods: Methods: This case-control study included women diagnosed with endometriosis (n = 44) who
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](Open Access Journal of Contraception
Open Access Journal of Contraception is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online jour... more Open Access Journal of Contraception is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online journal, publishing original research, reports, reviews and commentaries on all areas of contraception. In addition to clinical research, demographics and health-related aspects, the journal welcomes new findings in animal and preclinical studies relating to understanding the biological mechanisms and practical development of new contraceptive agents. The manuscript management system is completely online and includes a very quick and fair peer-review system. Visit http://www.dovepress.com/testimonials.php to read real quotes from published authors.
Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology, 2013
Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is a well-established surgical procedure for the treatment of fem... more Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is a well-established surgical procedure for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and TVT-Secur was designed to reduce the undesired complications and to minimize the operative procedure as much as possible. To present the authors' experience in using the classic TVT and TVT-Secur and to evaluate and compare complications and short- and long-term results. A retrospective study and analysis of 230 patients presented with SUI at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) and United Doctor Hospital (UDH) from March 1, 2007 until July 3, 2010. Classical TVT and TVT-Secur with or without associated operation were performed. All patients were controlled at six months and complications, as well as objective results, have been reported. The study was approved by ethical committee of KAUH. All patients with SUI admitted to KAUH and UDH for sub-urethral tape were analyzed (230 patients); 149 had classical TVT and 81 had TVT-Secur. Their ...
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2002
Association of keratoconus (KC) with genetic predisposition and environmental factors has been we... more Association of keratoconus (KC) with genetic predisposition and environmental factors has been well documented. However, no single study has investigated the possible relationship between ABO and Rh blood groups and KC. Methods: A case-control study was designed in a university hospital enrolling 214 patients with KC in the case group and equal number of age-and sex-matched healthy subjects in the control group. Primary characteristics, ABO blood group, and Rh factors were compared between the two groups. Topographic findings of KC eyes and the severity of the diseases were investigated according to the distribution of the blood groups. Results: Blood group O and Rh + phenotype were most frequent in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of ABO blood groups or Rh factors. Mean keratometery (K), central corneal thickness, thinnest corneal thickness, flat K, steep K, sphere and cylinder, spherical equivalent, and uncorrected visual acuity were all similar between ABO blood groups and Rh + and Rh 2 groups. However, the best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) had the highest value in AB blood group (0.3560.22 logMAR, P=0.005). Moreover, the blood group AB revealed the highest frequency for grade 3 KC, followed by grades 1, 2, and 4 (P=0.003). Conclusion: We observed no significant excess of any particular blood group among KC cases compared with healthy subjects. Except BCVA, none of the keratometric or topographic findings was significantly different between blood groups.
Journal of Clinical Case Studies, 2017
We present the cases of three young women (aged 11, 14, and 16 years) who had uterus didelphys wi... more We present the cases of three young women (aged 11, 14, and 16 years) who had uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome. In all cases, we evaluated the anomaly by performing clinical, ultrasonography or computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Assessment was based on the standard Müllerian classification system. Although obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome is a rare anomaly of paramesonephric and mesonephric ducts, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young women presenting with cyclic abdominal pain after menarche and a pelvic mass. Magnetic resonance imaging is a useful diagnostic tool for early and accurate classification of Müllerian duct anomalies, such as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome, and can reduce the need for surgical diagnostic methods in these young women.
Journal of Complementary Medicine Research
Objective: To estimate the frequency and associated factors of vaginal flatus “wind” among women ... more Objective: To estimate the frequency and associated factors of vaginal flatus “wind” among women attending gynecology clinic at King Abdulaziz university hospital. Materials and methods: This prospective cohort study included women attending the gynecology clinic for routine pelvic gynecology examination and used a non-validated questionnaire to investigate the presence of vaginal wind and related factors. Results: The cohort included 41 women who were interviewed by a physician after their verbal consent was obtained. Their demographic and clinical data were analyzed in relation to the presence or absence of vaginal wind. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that vaginal wind is a common, but bothersome, symptom among sexually active women. It may be associated with pelvic organ prolapse
Journal of Complementary Medicine Research
Case Summary: A 25-year-old woman who was referred to our hospital at 38 week’s gestation from an... more Case Summary: A 25-year-old woman who was referred to our hospital at 38 week’s gestation from another hospital as a case of placenta previa with possible accreta. She underwent cesarean hysterectomy and encountered sever postpartum hemorrhage that required massive transfusion of blood products and arterial embolization which was done and saved her life without further morbidity. Conclusion: With increased prevalence of placenta accreta spectrum, arterial embolization facility should be an integral part of treatment protocol to save maternal life.
BMC Women's Health, Sep 6, 2022
Background: Menstrual irregularity is defined as any differences in the frequency, irregularity o... more Background: Menstrual irregularity is defined as any differences in the frequency, irregularity of onset, duration of flow, or volume of blood from the regular menstrual cycle. It is an important medical issue that many medical students suffer from. The study aimed to determine the menstrual cycle abnormalities women experienced during exams and to investigate the most common types of irregularities among female medical students at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female medical students between September and October 2021 at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For this study, the estimated sample size (n = 450) was derived from the online Raosoft sample size calculator. Thus, 450 female medical students from second to sixth year were selected through stratified random sampling. A validated online questionnaire collected data about demographics, menstrual irregularities during exams, type of irregularities, menstrual history, family history of menstrual irregularities, premenstrual symptoms, medication use, medical and family consultations, and absenteeism. The chisquared test (χ 2) was used to analyze the associations between variables. Results: A total of 48.2% of participants had menstrual irregularities during exams. The most common irregularity was dysmenorrhea (70.9%), followed by a lengthened cycle (45.6%), and heavy bleeding (41.9%). A total of 93% of medical students suffered from premenstrual symptoms and 60.4% used medication such as herbal medication and home remedies to relieve menstrual irregularities, and 12.1% of the students missed classes due to menstrual irregularities. A non-significant relationship was found between menstrual irregularities during exams and students' demographics, academic year, and age at menarche, while oligomenorrhea, a heavier than normal bleed, a longer than normal cycle, and missing classes due to menstrual irregularities were significantly higher among single students as opposed to married students. Conclusion: The results showed that female medical students have a significant frequency of menstruation abnormalities during exams period. Colleges should raise awareness among medical students about coping with examination stress and seeking medical care for menstrual abnormalities.
<p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value... more <p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value of ΔASA.</p
Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Background Hernia of the umbilical cord (HUC) is an uncommon type of abdominal wall defect charac... more Background Hernia of the umbilical cord (HUC) is an uncommon type of abdominal wall defect characterized by a hernia of the midgut into the proximal section of the umbilical cord. This is occasionally coupled with other congenital abnormalities. This is frequently misdiagnosed and referred to as “omphalocele minor.” In certain cases, unintentional cord clamping causes iatrogenic intestinal harm. The purpose of this retrospective study is to highlight various aspects of the HUC therapy in 30 patients with typical and unusual presentations in a tertiary care facility as well as intraoperative findings and associated abnormalities. Methods Thirty neonates (21 males and 9 females) with usual and unusual presentations of HUC diagnosed and treated at the King Abdelaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over 15 years period from 2005 to 2020. Results Out of 30 cases included, 17 patients were reducible with simple classical HUC repair. While 13 patients had different presentations...
<p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value... more <p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value of ΔASA.</p
Placenta, 2018
The objective: To review all articles published from Saudi Arabia for 18 years to illustrate the ... more The objective: To review all articles published from Saudi Arabia for 18 years to illustrate the complication of abnormal placentation. Materials and methods: In a retrospective study, all publications of placenta previa in our region reviewed. The survey conducted at King Abdulaziz University in J, Saudi Arabia. PubMed, which is a free database search, used to determine the number of publications of placenta previa in Saudi Arabia data collected for 18 years from January 2000 to May 2018. Only (ISI) publication is selected “All abstracts that appeared in the PubMed database collected analyzed meticulously for the year of publication, type of research, institute and the region, and the complication that illustrated in each publication.” The inclusion criteria, as well as exclusion criteria, were clearly defined before the study. The studies defined according to abstract, title, year of publications, the aim, materials and methods, results, and conclusions. Statistical analysis SPSS ...
<p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value... more <p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value of ΔASA.</p
Cureus
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women li... more Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and to assess associated risk factors. Methods: The study, which was a cross-sectional design, was conducted under the supervision of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, a tertiary care center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in May and June of 2021. The sample consisted of 200 pregnant women who completed an online questionnaire that included sociodemographic variables, obstetric information, pregnancy-related depression, stress, and anxiety symptoms, which were evaluated using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS). Results: DASS-21 scores indicated the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress were 37.5%, 54.0%, and 25.0%, respectively. The PASS revealed that 29.5% of participants had minimal anxiety symptoms, 44.5% had mild-to-moderate anxiety symptoms, and 26.0% had severe anxiety symptoms. The three psychological health conditions were significantly associated with family/husband support, history of caesarean section, parity, and abortion. Conclusions: Pregnant women should be screened routinely for any psychological disturbances, and women who are at high risk for mental illness should receive proper psychological care. Pregnant women, their families, and members of society should receive health-related education in order to prevent prenatal psychological issues as much as possible.
<p>The hydroxyl groups (-OH) are shown in red color.</p
Background: Menstrual irregularity is de ned as any differences in the frequency, irregularity of... more Background: Menstrual irregularity is de ned as any differences in the frequency, irregularity of onset, duration of ow, or volume of blood from the regular menstrual cycle. It is an important medical issue that many medical students suffer from. The goal of this study was to determine how examination stress affected the regular menstrual cycle and investigated the most common types of irregularities among female medical students at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students between September and October 2021 at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 457 female students aged 18-30 years were selected through strati ed random sampling. A validated online questionnaire collected data about demographics, menstrual irregularities during exams, type of irregularities, menstrual history, family history of menstrual irregularities, premenstrual symptoms, medication use, medical and family consultation, and absenteeism. The chi-squared test (χ2) was used to analyze the associations between variables. Results: A total of 48.2% of participants had menstrual irregularities during exams. The most common irregularity was dysmenorrhea (70.9%), followed by a lengthened cycle (45.6%), and heavy bleeding (41.9%). A total of 93% of medical students suffered from premenstrual symptoms and 60.4% used medication to relieve menstrual irregularities, with herbal medication and home remedies, and 44.4% of the students missed classes due to menstrual irregularities. Conclusion: A total of 48.2% of participants had menstrual irregularities during exams. The most common irregularity was dysmenorrhea (70.9%), followed by a lengthened cycle (45.6%), and heavy bleeding (41.9%). A total of 93% of medical students suffered from premenstrual symptoms and 60.4% used medication to relieve menstrual irregularities, with herbal medication and home remedies, and 44.4% of the students missed classes due to menstrual irregularities.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with a risk for preterm birth. (DOCX 17Â kb)
Exposure to toxic industrial chemicals that have capacity to disrupt the endocrine system, also k... more Exposure to toxic industrial chemicals that have capacity to disrupt the endocrine system, also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), has been increasingly associated with reproductive problems in human population. Bisphenol A (BPA; 4,4'-(propane-2,2-diyl) diphenol) and 4-tert-octylphenol (OP; 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) are among the most common environmental contaminants possessing endocrine disruption properties and are present in plastics, epoxy resins, detergents and other commercial products of common personal and industrial use. A metabolite of BPA, 4-Methyl-2,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pent-1-ene (MBP) is about 1000 times more biologically active compared to BPA. Epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies have shown association of BPA and OP with adverse effects on male and female reproductive system in human and animals. The endocrine dis-ruption activity can occur through multiple pathways including binding to steroid receptors. Androgen receptor...
Cureus, Dec 28, 2023
Background There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endome... more Background There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endometriosis, and no studies from Saudi Arabia have examined this association. Therefore, the primary aim was to determine whether there is an association between the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups and the incidence of endometriosis in a cohort from Saudi Arabia and also to evaluate the potential risk factors related to endometriosis among the population. Methods This case-control study included women diagnosed with endometriosis (n = 44) who presented to King
Research Square (Research Square), Mar 16, 2023
Background: There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endom... more Background: There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endometriosis, and no studies from Saudi Arabia have examined this association. Therefore, the present aim was to determine whether there is an association between the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups and the incidence of endometriosis in a cohort from Saudi Arabia. Methods: Methods: This case-control study included women diagnosed with endometriosis (n = 44) who
Open Access Journal of Contraception
Open Access Journal of Contraception is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online jour... more Open Access Journal of Contraception is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online journal, publishing original research, reports, reviews and commentaries on all areas of contraception. In addition to clinical research, demographics and health-related aspects, the journal welcomes new findings in animal and preclinical studies relating to understanding the biological mechanisms and practical development of new contraceptive agents. The manuscript management system is completely online and includes a very quick and fair peer-review system. Visit http://www.dovepress.com/testimonials.php to read real quotes from published authors.
Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology, 2013
Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is a well-established surgical procedure for the treatment of fem... more Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) is a well-established surgical procedure for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and TVT-Secur was designed to reduce the undesired complications and to minimize the operative procedure as much as possible. To present the authors' experience in using the classic TVT and TVT-Secur and to evaluate and compare complications and short- and long-term results. A retrospective study and analysis of 230 patients presented with SUI at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) and United Doctor Hospital (UDH) from March 1, 2007 until July 3, 2010. Classical TVT and TVT-Secur with or without associated operation were performed. All patients were controlled at six months and complications, as well as objective results, have been reported. The study was approved by ethical committee of KAUH. All patients with SUI admitted to KAUH and UDH for sub-urethral tape were analyzed (230 patients); 149 had classical TVT and 81 had TVT-Secur. Their ...
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2002
Association of keratoconus (KC) with genetic predisposition and environmental factors has been we... more Association of keratoconus (KC) with genetic predisposition and environmental factors has been well documented. However, no single study has investigated the possible relationship between ABO and Rh blood groups and KC. Methods: A case-control study was designed in a university hospital enrolling 214 patients with KC in the case group and equal number of age-and sex-matched healthy subjects in the control group. Primary characteristics, ABO blood group, and Rh factors were compared between the two groups. Topographic findings of KC eyes and the severity of the diseases were investigated according to the distribution of the blood groups. Results: Blood group O and Rh + phenotype were most frequent in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of ABO blood groups or Rh factors. Mean keratometery (K), central corneal thickness, thinnest corneal thickness, flat K, steep K, sphere and cylinder, spherical equivalent, and uncorrected visual acuity were all similar between ABO blood groups and Rh + and Rh 2 groups. However, the best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) had the highest value in AB blood group (0.3560.22 logMAR, P=0.005). Moreover, the blood group AB revealed the highest frequency for grade 3 KC, followed by grades 1, 2, and 4 (P=0.003). Conclusion: We observed no significant excess of any particular blood group among KC cases compared with healthy subjects. Except BCVA, none of the keratometric or topographic findings was significantly different between blood groups.
Journal of Clinical Case Studies, 2017
We present the cases of three young women (aged 11, 14, and 16 years) who had uterus didelphys wi... more We present the cases of three young women (aged 11, 14, and 16 years) who had uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome. In all cases, we evaluated the anomaly by performing clinical, ultrasonography or computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Assessment was based on the standard Müllerian classification system. Although obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome is a rare anomaly of paramesonephric and mesonephric ducts, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of young women presenting with cyclic abdominal pain after menarche and a pelvic mass. Magnetic resonance imaging is a useful diagnostic tool for early and accurate classification of Müllerian duct anomalies, such as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome, and can reduce the need for surgical diagnostic methods in these young women.
Journal of Complementary Medicine Research
Objective: To estimate the frequency and associated factors of vaginal flatus “wind” among women ... more Objective: To estimate the frequency and associated factors of vaginal flatus “wind” among women attending gynecology clinic at King Abdulaziz university hospital. Materials and methods: This prospective cohort study included women attending the gynecology clinic for routine pelvic gynecology examination and used a non-validated questionnaire to investigate the presence of vaginal wind and related factors. Results: The cohort included 41 women who were interviewed by a physician after their verbal consent was obtained. Their demographic and clinical data were analyzed in relation to the presence or absence of vaginal wind. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that vaginal wind is a common, but bothersome, symptom among sexually active women. It may be associated with pelvic organ prolapse
Journal of Complementary Medicine Research
Case Summary: A 25-year-old woman who was referred to our hospital at 38 week’s gestation from an... more Case Summary: A 25-year-old woman who was referred to our hospital at 38 week’s gestation from another hospital as a case of placenta previa with possible accreta. She underwent cesarean hysterectomy and encountered sever postpartum hemorrhage that required massive transfusion of blood products and arterial embolization which was done and saved her life without further morbidity. Conclusion: With increased prevalence of placenta accreta spectrum, arterial embolization facility should be an integral part of treatment protocol to save maternal life.
BMC Women's Health, Sep 6, 2022
Background: Menstrual irregularity is defined as any differences in the frequency, irregularity o... more Background: Menstrual irregularity is defined as any differences in the frequency, irregularity of onset, duration of flow, or volume of blood from the regular menstrual cycle. It is an important medical issue that many medical students suffer from. The study aimed to determine the menstrual cycle abnormalities women experienced during exams and to investigate the most common types of irregularities among female medical students at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female medical students between September and October 2021 at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For this study, the estimated sample size (n = 450) was derived from the online Raosoft sample size calculator. Thus, 450 female medical students from second to sixth year were selected through stratified random sampling. A validated online questionnaire collected data about demographics, menstrual irregularities during exams, type of irregularities, menstrual history, family history of menstrual irregularities, premenstrual symptoms, medication use, medical and family consultations, and absenteeism. The chisquared test (χ 2) was used to analyze the associations between variables. Results: A total of 48.2% of participants had menstrual irregularities during exams. The most common irregularity was dysmenorrhea (70.9%), followed by a lengthened cycle (45.6%), and heavy bleeding (41.9%). A total of 93% of medical students suffered from premenstrual symptoms and 60.4% used medication such as herbal medication and home remedies to relieve menstrual irregularities, and 12.1% of the students missed classes due to menstrual irregularities. A non-significant relationship was found between menstrual irregularities during exams and students' demographics, academic year, and age at menarche, while oligomenorrhea, a heavier than normal bleed, a longer than normal cycle, and missing classes due to menstrual irregularities were significantly higher among single students as opposed to married students. Conclusion: The results showed that female medical students have a significant frequency of menstruation abnormalities during exams period. Colleges should raise awareness among medical students about coping with examination stress and seeking medical care for menstrual abnormalities.
<p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value... more <p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value of ΔASA.</p
Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Background Hernia of the umbilical cord (HUC) is an uncommon type of abdominal wall defect charac... more Background Hernia of the umbilical cord (HUC) is an uncommon type of abdominal wall defect characterized by a hernia of the midgut into the proximal section of the umbilical cord. This is occasionally coupled with other congenital abnormalities. This is frequently misdiagnosed and referred to as “omphalocele minor.” In certain cases, unintentional cord clamping causes iatrogenic intestinal harm. The purpose of this retrospective study is to highlight various aspects of the HUC therapy in 30 patients with typical and unusual presentations in a tertiary care facility as well as intraoperative findings and associated abnormalities. Methods Thirty neonates (21 males and 9 females) with usual and unusual presentations of HUC diagnosed and treated at the King Abdelaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over 15 years period from 2005 to 2020. Results Out of 30 cases included, 17 patients were reducible with simple classical HUC repair. While 13 patients had different presentations...
<p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value... more <p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value of ΔASA.</p
Placenta, 2018
The objective: To review all articles published from Saudi Arabia for 18 years to illustrate the ... more The objective: To review all articles published from Saudi Arabia for 18 years to illustrate the complication of abnormal placentation. Materials and methods: In a retrospective study, all publications of placenta previa in our region reviewed. The survey conducted at King Abdulaziz University in J, Saudi Arabia. PubMed, which is a free database search, used to determine the number of publications of placenta previa in Saudi Arabia data collected for 18 years from January 2000 to May 2018. Only (ISI) publication is selected “All abstracts that appeared in the PubMed database collected analyzed meticulously for the year of publication, type of research, institute and the region, and the complication that illustrated in each publication.” The inclusion criteria, as well as exclusion criteria, were clearly defined before the study. The studies defined according to abstract, title, year of publications, the aim, materials and methods, results, and conclusions. Statistical analysis SPSS ...
<p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value... more <p>The ranking of residues on the basis of ΔASA is indicated by superscripts with the value of ΔASA.</p
Cureus
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women li... more Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pregnant women living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and to assess associated risk factors. Methods: The study, which was a cross-sectional design, was conducted under the supervision of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, a tertiary care center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in May and June of 2021. The sample consisted of 200 pregnant women who completed an online questionnaire that included sociodemographic variables, obstetric information, pregnancy-related depression, stress, and anxiety symptoms, which were evaluated using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS). Results: DASS-21 scores indicated the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress were 37.5%, 54.0%, and 25.0%, respectively. The PASS revealed that 29.5% of participants had minimal anxiety symptoms, 44.5% had mild-to-moderate anxiety symptoms, and 26.0% had severe anxiety symptoms. The three psychological health conditions were significantly associated with family/husband support, history of caesarean section, parity, and abortion. Conclusions: Pregnant women should be screened routinely for any psychological disturbances, and women who are at high risk for mental illness should receive proper psychological care. Pregnant women, their families, and members of society should receive health-related education in order to prevent prenatal psychological issues as much as possible.
<p>The hydroxyl groups (-OH) are shown in red color.</p
Background: Menstrual irregularity is de ned as any differences in the frequency, irregularity of... more Background: Menstrual irregularity is de ned as any differences in the frequency, irregularity of onset, duration of ow, or volume of blood from the regular menstrual cycle. It is an important medical issue that many medical students suffer from. The goal of this study was to determine how examination stress affected the regular menstrual cycle and investigated the most common types of irregularities among female medical students at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students between September and October 2021 at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 457 female students aged 18-30 years were selected through strati ed random sampling. A validated online questionnaire collected data about demographics, menstrual irregularities during exams, type of irregularities, menstrual history, family history of menstrual irregularities, premenstrual symptoms, medication use, medical and family consultation, and absenteeism. The chi-squared test (χ2) was used to analyze the associations between variables. Results: A total of 48.2% of participants had menstrual irregularities during exams. The most common irregularity was dysmenorrhea (70.9%), followed by a lengthened cycle (45.6%), and heavy bleeding (41.9%). A total of 93% of medical students suffered from premenstrual symptoms and 60.4% used medication to relieve menstrual irregularities, with herbal medication and home remedies, and 44.4% of the students missed classes due to menstrual irregularities. Conclusion: A total of 48.2% of participants had menstrual irregularities during exams. The most common irregularity was dysmenorrhea (70.9%), followed by a lengthened cycle (45.6%), and heavy bleeding (41.9%). A total of 93% of medical students suffered from premenstrual symptoms and 60.4% used medication to relieve menstrual irregularities, with herbal medication and home remedies, and 44.4% of the students missed classes due to menstrual irregularities.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with a risk for preterm birth. (DOCX 17Â kb)
Exposure to toxic industrial chemicals that have capacity to disrupt the endocrine system, also k... more Exposure to toxic industrial chemicals that have capacity to disrupt the endocrine system, also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), has been increasingly associated with reproductive problems in human population. Bisphenol A (BPA; 4,4'-(propane-2,2-diyl) diphenol) and 4-tert-octylphenol (OP; 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) are among the most common environmental contaminants possessing endocrine disruption properties and are present in plastics, epoxy resins, detergents and other commercial products of common personal and industrial use. A metabolite of BPA, 4-Methyl-2,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pent-1-ene (MBP) is about 1000 times more biologically active compared to BPA. Epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies have shown association of BPA and OP with adverse effects on male and female reproductive system in human and animals. The endocrine dis-ruption activity can occur through multiple pathways including binding to steroid receptors. Androgen receptor...