BMC women's health

01 19 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-04878-1

“The glowing white ball”: ovarian carcinoid arising in a mature teratoma - case report and systematic review of treatment and follow-up strategies

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Kim Kober, Michael Bajka, Alp Inci et al.

Objective: Given the rarity of primary ovarian carcinoid tumors, evidence-based recommendations for management and follow-up are lacking. We aimed to address this gap by presenting a case and systematically reviewing current treatment an...

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02 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-05018-5

Laparoscopic management of rectal perforation caused by a migrated intrauterine device with a coexisting intrauterine device: a case report

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Rong Huang, Juan Deng, Lihui Xu et al.

03 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-05019-4

Factors associated with cervical cancer among women in northeastern Iran: a registry-linked case–control study

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Fatemeh Khabbaz, Ehsanmousa Farkhani, Veda Vakili

04 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-04986-y

Advanced gestational trophoblastic neoplasm favoring placental site trophoblastic tumor, presenting with multiple metastases to the lung, pancreas, and liver as initial manifestations: a diagnosis-oriented case report

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Xiajing Lin, Wenjing Jin, Xiaoxia Hu et al.

Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is a rare subtype of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), originating from intermediate trophoblasts at the implantation site. Its clinical presentations are often atypical, leading to misd...

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05 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-05009-6

Associations between lipid profiles, body mass index, race/ethnicity, and endometriosis diagnosis in a nationally diverse U.S. cohort

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Erin Onken, Elizabeth Yi, Kaitlyn McGinley et al.

06 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-04911-3

“Barriers beneath the surface”: healthcare access and cultural beliefs affecting cervical cancer screening among egyptian women: a qualitative study

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Marwa Mamdouh Shaban, Nermen Abdelfatah Mohamed, Mostafa Shaban

Background: Cervical cancer remains the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with disproportionate burden concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. In Egypt, participation in cervical cancer screening remains criticall...

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07 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-04919-9

Gamma-irradiated amniotic membrane graft as an adjuvant to posterior colporrhaphy: an exploratory prospective single-arm clinical trial

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Rania Hassan Mostafa Ahmed, Mohab Ahmed Fouad ElRabat, Nourhan Ashraf ElSherbiny et al.

Background: Posterior compartment prolapse is a frequent pelvic floor disorder. While conventional posterior colporrhaphy is widely used, the recurrence rates and limitations in terms of tissue support remain concerns. Human amniotic mem...

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08 17 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-05013-w

Socioclinical profiles of women affected by female genital mutilation and factors associated with reconstructive surgery

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Félicia Joinau-Zoulovits, Neïla Bedra, Bruno Renevier et al.

09 16 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-05006-9

Time interval from symptom onset to diagnosis among women with lipoedema in Switzerland

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Xhyljeta Luta, Enrica Porceddu, Roxani Psychogyiou et al.

Background: Timely diagnosis of lipoedema remains challenging, with prolonged delays contributing to reduced quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyse the time from first symptom onset to diagnosis, and identify factors assoc...

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10 16 October 2026

DOI 10.1186/s12905-026-05014-9

Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic performance of lower genital tract infections in women in Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Norosoa Julie Zafindraibe, Haingo Nicole Razafindrasolo, Andriamiadana Luc Rakotovao et al.