A qualitative study identified barriers to perinatal mental-health support and six participant-proposed priorities for making services easier to find, reach and use.
A cross-sectional study of 442 women in Borama, Somaliland, found a substantial burden of self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms and incomplete continuity of maternal care. The results point to gaps in follow-up and disclosure, but the study cannot show cause or estimate rates across the whole district.
Vasopressin-assisted laparoscopic cystectomy shortened the time needed to control bleeding, yet the trial found no measurable advantage in ovarian reserve over 12 months.
A preclinical rat study found that a bacteria-loaded hydrogel improved implantation and tissue repair while shifting immune and uterine microbial markers toward sham-operated animals.
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)4 min read
Among women with poor ovarian response and repeated implantation failure, endometriosis was not significantly associated with the measured embryo or early clinical outcomes, although the small retrospective study could not rule out an effect.