Editorial

Dimitris Loutradis

Multiple pregnancies present unique challenges and considerations for both expectant parents and healthcare providers. While the joy of anticipating multiple bundles of joy is undeniable, managing multiple pregnancies requires careful monitoring and personalized care to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and her fetuses. Prenatal care …

Impact of letrozole on prevention of early-onset ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in GnRH antagonist protocol: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ahmed Abdel Hakim, Fatma Gamal Al Saidi, Ihab Gomaa, Abdel Latif Elkholy, Ahmed Abbas

Background: Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor that decreases the risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) in assisted reproductive technology. We aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of high-risk patients undergoing different Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) protocols, one with letrozole …

Effect of COVID-19 infection during pregnancy on Cerebro-placental circulation (Prospective study)

Mostafa Hassan Ragab, Monira Ali Ali, Karam Mohamed Bioumy

Background: Most pregnant women who are positive for SARS-COV-2 are asymptomatic and have a low prevalence of perinatal complications. Initially, there was an overreaction concerning the potential complications of SARS-COV-2 in pregnancy, with an increase in rate of indicated preterm birth in order to avoid foetal exposure to the virus. However, now that clinical experience has accumulated, the general …

Effect of Warm Fluid Distension Media in relieving Pain in outpatient Hysteroscopy: Randomized Controlled Trial

Mortada ElSayed Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Hashad, Rania Gamal El-Skaan, Amira Mohamed Zanoun, Nermeen Moustafa El-Ghareeb

Objective: To detect the significance of using warm saline (body temperature 37C) as distension media in-office hysteroscopy in reducing pain.
Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at the Early Cancer Detection and Gynecological Endoscopy Unit, Maternity Hospital, Ain Shams University, on 100 women who underwent office hysteroscopy …

Effect of Single layer versus Double Layer Suturing on Healing of cesarean Uterine Scar: A Randomized controlled trial

Mohamed Haamed Salama, Sabry Sayed Mohamed, Sara Abd El-Razik Hamad, Ahmed Mohamed  Zeinhom

Objective: Closing the uterine incision is a crucial aspect of a cesarean section. Therefore, it is essential to use a resilient surgical method that can withstand the pressure of subsequent labor. We aimed to assess the impact of single versus double-layer closure on residual myometrial thickness following cesarean section …

Comparison of embryo development of ICSI and IVF derived embryos from modified natural cycles according to time-lapse technology

Antonia Feradourou, Vasiliki Dinopoulou, Despoina Mavrogianni, Eirini Drakaki, Anastasios Potiris, Matoula Liarmakopoulou, Michael Pelekanos, Peter Drakakis, Sofoklis Stavros

Background: To compare the effect of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and conventional fertilization (IVF) on the development of embryos derived from modified natural cycles, in order to find the most effective fertilization method …

The burden imposed by twin pregnancies οn a high-risk pregnancy unit: A retrospective cohort study in Greece

Ioannis Tsakiridis, Georgios Kapetanios, Kyriaki Chatzilazarou, Georgios Michos, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Apostolos Athanasiadis, Themistoklis Dagklis

Introduction: Twin pregnancies are associated with several pregnancy complications often necessitating admission for close surveillance. The present study aimed to investigate the burden imposed by twin pregnancies on a high-risk pregnancy unit (HRPU) of a tertiary hospital …

Diagnosis of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

A. Pegkou, Z. Fasoulakis, K. Tasias, M.I. Chatziioannou, G. Asimakopoulos, M. Theodora, G. Daskalakis, P. Antsaklis

Background: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a life-threatening condition occurring in newborns, characterized by a defect in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to migrate into the thoracic cavity. This report presents a case of CDH, outlining its diagnosis …