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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510168
Premenstrual Syndrome, Progesterone and its Impact on Female Wellbeing and Work Productivity
Francisco J Cruz-Arroyo, Bianka D Camacho-Zamora, Daniela Martinez-Chapoy and Francisco D Ancer-Leal
Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 12
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is defined as the recurrence of psychological and physical symptoms during the luteal phase that remit during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. PMS occurs in ovulatory cycles, and progesterone may be the underlying cause or at least the triggering factor of symptoms in susceptible women. Progesterone levels rise during ovulation and decline before menstruation; several studies suggest that Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) may be caused by progesterone deficiency...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510167
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Following IVF in a Patient with PCOS: A Case Review
Namita Singh and Alan Silburn
Article Type: Case Review | Indexed Archive: Volume 12
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a serious iatrogenic complication of assisted re-productive technologies, particularly in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This case report presents the clinical course of a 28-year-old woman who developed moderate OHSS following ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval during in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Her risk factors included PCOS, insulin resistance, and a high ovarian response, with 26 oocytes re-trieved. She presented to the Eme...
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Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510166
Perceptions of Physical Activity after Menopause among Bahraini Menopausal Women
Anastasia Athanasiou
Article Type: Original Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 12
Regular physical activity is a key non-pharmacological strategy for alleviating menopausal symptoms and reducing the risk of chronic disease in later life. Despite these benefits, many Bahraini postmenopausal women remain insufficiently active. Understanding how their experiences and motivation are shaped by family, community, and healthcare contexts is essential for guiding culturally appropriate interventions....
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