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ReviewArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Expert consensus on the role of supplementation in obstetrics and gynecology using modified delphi method.

Mohamed Yehia Soliman, Omima Abdel Fattah Idris, Mohamed Momtaz, Mohamed Ashraf Kortam, Mohamed Amr ELNoury, Hisham Ali Saleh, Ayman Abulnour, Ashraf Abo Ali, Mostafa Abbas, Omar M Shaaban and 4 more

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Review in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 22% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Mohamed Yehia SolimanObstetrics and Gynecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Omima Abdel Fattah IdrisObstetrics and Gynecology, Al Kasr Al Aini, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohamed MomtazObstetrics and Gynecology, Al Kasr Al Aini, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohamed Ashraf KortamObstetrics and Gynecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Mohamed Amr ELNouryObstetrics and Gynecology, Al Kasr Al Aini, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Hisham Ali SalehObstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Ayman AbulnourObstetrics and Gynecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Ashraf Abo AliObstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Mostafa AbbasObstetrics and Gynecology, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Omar M ShaabanObstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
Adel Shafik Salah El DinObstetrics and Gynecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Hassan GaafarObstetrics and Gynecology, Al Kasr Al Aini, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Yasser OriefObstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. info@yaserorief.net.ORCID 0000-0001-7715-1948
Michael SafwatMedical Affairs Department, Eva Pharma for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Appliances, Cairo, Egypt.
Ain Shams University · EGCairo University · EGAlexandria University · EGAssiut University · EGZagazig University · EG

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo reach a consensus among obstetrics and gynecology experts on the effects of micronutrient supplementation on fertility and pregnancy to aid clinicians in decision-making and create a unified approach to managing micronutrient deficiencies in women, by performing a modified Delphi study.

methodsA three-round modified Delphi process was conducted among a Delphi panel of 38 Egyptian experts to define recommendations regarding the role of supplementation on fertility and pregnancy in women of reproductive age. A literature review was performed and supporting evidence was graded to help guide the recommendations based on available evidence.

resultsA total of 62 statements were developed for discussion and voting. Out of the 62 statements, 60 statements reached expert consensus. Statements were divided into two domains. The first domain discussed the role of supplementation in fertility: optimizing natural fertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI), unexplained infertility, and endometriosis, whereas the second domain was concerned with the role of supplementation in pregnancy during the prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods.

conclusionIn this work, a modified Delphi methodology was implemented to reach a consensus on the use of micronutrient supplementation in women of reproductive age. These recommendations can help clinicians in their practice, guide future research, and identify gaps in the market for the pharmaceutical industry. This clinical guidance can be extrapolated to similar communities.

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GynecologyConsensusDelphi TechniqueDietary SupplementsFemaleHumansMalePregnancySemenVitaminsVitaminsConsensusDelphiFertilityMicronutrientsPregnancySupplementation

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PMID38153519
PMCPMC10808492
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