Browsing Fakultet for medisin og helsevitenskap (MH) by Journals "Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica"
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All-cause and cardiovascular mortality after hysterectomy and oophorectomy in a large cohort (HUNT2)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy are common major surgical procedures that have been associated with increased mortality risk. We aimed to assess the association of hysterectomy and/or bilateral ... -
Amsterdam Complex Pelvic Pain Symptom Scale with subscales: Based on a Norwegian translation, psychometric assessment and modification of the Amsterdam Hyperactive Pelvic Floor scale
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Women with an abnormally high pelvic floor muscle tone may have a clinical presentation that is complex, involving urinary, anorectal and/or sexual dysfunction, genital/pelvic pain and psychological distress. ... -
Anthropometrics of neonates born to mothers with PCOS with metformin or placebo exposure in utero
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Fetal growth may be affected by both maternal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and metformin therapy. Here, we explore the effect of intrauterine metformin exposure on birth anthropometrics of infants born ... -
Approved claims for compensation from gynecological patients in Norway?What characterizes the cases? A 14-year nationwide study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Introduction: The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation (NPE) evalu-ates all patient‐reported claims in Norway. Our aim was to study the cases from gy-necological patients approved by NPE in order to identify the ... -
Can oxytocin augmentation modify the risk of epidural analgesia by maternal age in cesarean sections?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Introduction Maternal age is an established risk factor for cesarean section; epidural analgesia and oxytocin augmentation may modify this association. We investigated the effects and interactions of oxytocin augmentation, ... -
Cerebral palsy in children born after assisted reproductive technology in Norway: Risk, prevalence, and clinical characteristics
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction The aim was to investigate the risk, prevalence, and clinical characteristics of cerebral palsy among children born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) in Norway. Material and methods All ... -
Claims for compensation from women with cervical cancer in Norway-A retrospective, descriptive study of a 12-year period
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: In Norway, all patient-reported claims for compensation are evaluated by The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation (NPE). The number of claims from women with cervical cancer is rising, and the ... -
Controversies in implementing non-invasive prenatal testing in a public antenatal care program
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Women's autonomy and an inclusive society for all individuals are highly valued in Norway. The Norwegian Biotechnology Act changed in 2020 allowing first-trimester screening and cell-free DNA for common trisomies to all ... -
Duration of the active phase of labor in spontaneous and induced labors
(Journal article, 2017)Introduction The aim of the study was to compare the duration of active phase of labor in women with spontaneous or induced start of labor. Material and methods An observational cohort study was performed at Stavanger ... -
Estimation of fetal weight in pregnancies past term
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Introduction The aim of the study was to investigate the accuracy of estimating fetal weight with ultrasound in pregnancies past term, using the eSnurra algorithm. Material and methods In all, 419 women with pregnancy ... -
Group-based multimodal physical therapy in women with chronic pelvic pain: A randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction - Chronic pelvic pain in women is a complex condition, and physical therapy is recommended as part of a broader treatment approach. The objective of this study was to compare structured group‐based multimodal ... -
Gynecological cancer patients' attitudes toward follow-up care after cancer treatment: Do preferences reflect patients' experience? A cross-sectional questionnaire study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Introduction Due to an increasing number of cancer patients, new follow‐up models are being debated, among them follow‐up by general practitioners. Before changing surveillance, it is important to explore patients’ views. ... -
Impact of medico-legal findings on charge filing in cases of rape in adult women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Objective. To assess the impact of the medical documentation and biological trace evidence in rape cases on the legal process. Design. Retrospective descriptive study. Setting and sample. Police-reported cases of rape of ... -
Induction of labor in breech presentations - a retrospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction There is limited evidence on the safety and outcome of induction of breech labor. In this study, we aimed to compare the outcomes of spontaneous and induced breech deliveries and to describe variations in ... -
Physical health and neurodevelopmental outcome in 7-year-old children whose mothers were at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Children born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at risk of metabolic disturbances such as diabetes mellitus and overweight. However, few have examined the outcome of children whose ... -
Prevalence of emotional, physical and sexual abuse among pregnant women in six European countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objectives. The primary objective was to investigate the prevalence of a history of abuse among women attending routine antenatal care in six northern Euro- pean countries. Second, we explored current suffering from ... -
Prevalence of experienced abuse in healthcare and associated obstetric characteristics in six European countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Objectives. To assess the prevalence and current suffering of experienced abuse in healthcare, to present the socio-demographic background for women with a history of abuse in healthcare and to assess the association ... -
Prevention of obstetric anal sphincter injuries with perineal support and lateral episiotomy: A historical cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: There are many risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) and the interaction between these risk factors is complex and understudied. The many observational studies that have shown a reduction ... -
Regular antenatal exercise including pelvic floor muscle training reduces urinary incontinence 3 months postpartum-Follow up of a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Urinary incontinence is a frequently reported condition among women with pregnancy and delivery as established risk factors. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of an antenatal exercise program ... -
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) as adjunct treatment in life threatening postpartum hemorrhage: Fourteen years' experience from a single Norwegian center
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a global health problem. The introduction of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in 2008 sought to enhance the management of hemorrhagic shock ...