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  1. Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Relief in Procedures Related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, February 2026, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  2. Blood transfusion and management of acute heavy menstrual bleeding (BROWNIE): a retrospective and observational cost analysis service evaluation

    Article • The Lancet Obstetrics Gynaecology & Women s Health, December 2025, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  3. Short‐Term, Low‐Dose Spironolactone for Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome—A Systematic Review

    Article • Clinical Endocrinology, November 2025, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  4. The diagnosis and management of extrauterine and uterine ectopic pregnancy

    Article • Human Reproduction Update, October 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  5. Effects of Race, Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Deprivation on Postpartum Haemorrhage in High‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, July 2025, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  6. Optimizing the management of menopause at the workplace: a scoping review of workplace non-hormone interventions and impact on women with menopause

    Article • Menopause, June 2025, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  7. Interpregnancy interval and risk of recurrence following tubal ectopic pregnancy: retrospective cohort study from UK tertiary center

    Article • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2025, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  8. Predicting the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatments: a systematic review and quality assessment of prediction models

    Article • F&S Reviews, June 2025, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  9. Quality of life measurement tools for heavy menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and critical appraisal

    Article • Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, June 2025, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  10. Quality of clinical practice guidelines on the COVID-19 management in pregnancy during the pandemic: a systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Public Health, May 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  11. Treatment options for women with heavy menstrual bleeding: a protocol for comprehensive systematic review, network meta-analyses and health economic assessment

    Article • BMJ Open, April 2025, BMJ

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  12. Reactive Hypoglycaemia at Glucose Tolerance Test—Another Presentation of Gestational Diabetes: A Multicentre Retrospective Study

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, February 2025, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  13. International PCOS guideline clinical research priorities roadmap: a co-designed approach aligned with end-user priorities in a neglected women’s health condition

    Article • EClinicalMedicine, December 2024, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  14. The effectiveness of prolonged downregulation with gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) treatment in women with adenomyosis undergoing IVF/ICSI: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, October 2024, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  15. Pharmacological non-hormonal treatment options for male infertility: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    Article • BMC Urology, July 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  16. A Cross-Sectional Survey of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude and Current Behaviours towards Female Fertility Preservation Services within the UK

    Article • Cancers, July 2024, MDPI AG

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  17. Comparing the treatment of endometriosis‐related pain by excision of endometriosis or hysterectomy: A multicentre prospective cohort study

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, July 2024, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  18. Optimizing intrauterine insemination: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the effectiveness and safety of clinical treatment add‐ons

    Article • Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, July 2024, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  19. Improving trustworthiness in research in women's health is a joint effort

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, May 2024, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  20. Multivariable prediction models for fetal macrosomia and large for gestational age: A systematic review

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, March 2024, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  21. Healthcare and research priorities for women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the UK National Health Service: A modified Delphi method

    Article • Clinical Endocrinology, February 2024, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  22. Effectiveness and safety of menopause treatments: pitfalls of available evidence and future research need

    Article • Climacteric, January 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  23. The randomized clinical trial trustworthiness crisis

    Article • Middle East Fertility Society Journal, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  24. Non-oestrogen-based and complementary therapies for menopause

    Article • Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, January 2024, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  25. Reply: Increased risk of fetal loss after COVID-19 vaccination

    Article • Human Reproduction, October 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  26. In praise of ovulation induction for the management of anovulatory subfertility

    Article • Reproductive BioMedicine Online, August 2023, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  27. International collaboration is needed to preserve the use of Kielland's forceps in modern obstetrics

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, June 2023, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  28. Reproductive outcomes after surgical sperm retrieval in couples with male factor subfertility: a 10-year retrospective national cohort

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, April 2023, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  29. The risk of miscarriage following COVID-19 vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Human Reproduction, February 2023, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  30. Long term pregnancy outcomes of women with cancer following fertility preservation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, February 2023, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  31. Chance of healthy versus adverse outcome in subsequent pregnancy after previous loss beyond 16 weeks: data from a specialized follow-up clinic

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, January 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  32. Bone and heart health in menopause

    Article • Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, May 2022, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  33. Lifestyle interventions in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A scoping systematic review of randomised evidence

    Article • Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN, April 2022, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  34. Online health information on induction of labour: A systematic review and quality assessment study

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, April 2022, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  35. Interventions to optimize embryo transfer in women undergoing assisted conception: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analyses

    Article • Human Reproduction Update, March 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  36. Effectiveness of modified downregulation for women with moderate and severe adenomyosis of the uterus prior to frozen thawed embryo transfer (MODA) study protocol: a pragmatic randomised-controlled trial

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2021, BMJ

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  37. The impact of assisted reproductive technology treatments on maternal and offspring outcomes in singleton pregnancies: a review of systematic reviews

    Article • F&S Reviews, October 2021, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  38. Response: Letter to “Intralipid infusion at time of embryo transfer in women with history of recurrent implantation failure: A systematic review and meta‐analysis”

    Article • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, September 2021, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  39. The effectiveness of a webinar-based virtual journal club to promote medical education

    Article • August 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  40. Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic gynaecological surgery: is it time to accept it as routine practice?

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, August 2021, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  41. Keeping up to date in ART practice

    Article • June 2021, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  42. Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Quality Assessment Study

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, April 2021, Endocrine Society

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  43. Effectiveness of intrapartum fetal surveillance to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    Article • Canadian Medical Association Journal, April 2021, Canadian Medical Association (CMA)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  44. Intralipid infusion at time of embryo transfer in women with history of recurrent implantation failure: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, March 2021, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  45. Letter to the Editor regarding “Chiari I malformation and pregnancy: a comprehensive review of the literature to address common questions and to guide management.”

    Article • Acta Neurochirurgica, January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  46. Harmonizing research outcomes for polycystic ovary syndrome (HARP), a marathon not a sprint: current challenges and future research need

    Article • Human Reproduction, December 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  47. Quantifying CD138 + cells in the endometrium to assess chronic endometritis in women at risk of recurrent pregnancy loss: A prospective cohort study and rapid review

    Article • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, December 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  48. Predicting the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology treatments: A systematic review and quality assessment of prediction models

    Article • F&S Reviews, December 2020, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  49. Comparison of perinatal outcomes for all modes of second stage delivery in obstetric theatres: a retrospective observational study

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, November 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  50. Patient and Public Involvement in Sexual and Reproductive Health: Time to Properly Integrate Citizen’s Input into Science

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  51. Accuracy of imaging modalities for adnexal torsion: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, June 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  52. Provision of obstetrics and gynaecology services during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a survey of junior doctors in the UK National Health Service

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, May 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  53. Untwist and keep: appraising evidence for conservative management of ovarian torsion

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, April 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  54. Music therapy to optimise postoperative pain management: how much more evidence is needed?

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, March 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  55. Harmonising research outcomes for polycystic ovary syndrome: an international multi-stakeholder core outcome set

    Article • Human Reproduction, February 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  56. Upgrading Bartholin's abscess management using novel technologies? A challenge for generating knowledge through research that translates well

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, January 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  57. Variations in long-term outcome reporting among offspring followed up after lifestyle interventions in pregnancy: a systematic review

    Article • Journal of Perinatal Medicine, January 2020, De Gruyter

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  58. Spotlight on… training

    Article • The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, January 2020, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  59. Early versus delayed urinary catheter removal after hysterectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, January 2020, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  60. Babies in occiput posterior position are significantly more likely to require an emergency cesarean birth compared with babies in occiput transverse position in the second stage of labor: A prospective observational study

    Article • Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, December 2019, Wiley

    Dr Kamana Subba, Bassel H.Al Wattar

  61. Metabolic inflexibility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review

    Article • Gynecological Endocrinology, December 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  62. Evaluating the value of intrapartum fetal scalp blood sampling to predict adverse neonatal outcomes: A UK multicentre observational study

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, September 2019, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar, Dr Kamana Subba

  63. Mediterranean-style diet in pregnant women with metabolic risk factors (ESTEEM): A pragmatic multicentre randomised trial

    Article • PLoS Medicine, July 2019, PLOS

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  64. Management of ovarian endometriomas: many options… but difficult decisions

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, June 2019, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  65. Stillbirth and gestational diabetes: two linked health issues in need of a global response

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, April 2019, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  66. Management of first-trimester miscarriage: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    Article • Human Reproduction Update, February 2019, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  67. Management and birth outcomes of pregnant women with Chiari malformations: A 14 years retrospective case series

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, November 2018, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  68. All for one and one for all: The value of grassroots collaboration in clinical research

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, August 2017, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  69. Mediterranean diet based intervention in pregnancy to improve maternal and fetal outcomes: Methodological challenges and lessons learned from the multicentre ESTEEM study

    Article • Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, June 2017, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  70. Training on Kielland’s forceps: A survey of trainees’ opinions

    Article • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, January 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  71. Management of obstetric postpartum hemorrhage: a national service evaluation of current practice in the UK

    Article • Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, January 2017, Dove Medical Press

    Dr William Rhys Parry-Smith, Bassel H.Al Wattar

  72. Informing treatment decisions through meta-analysis: to network or not?

    Article • Evidence-Based Medicine, December 2016, BMJ

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  73. Use of dietary assessment tools in randomized trials evaluating diet-based interventions in pregnancy

    Article • Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, December 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  74. Development of a core outcome set for epilepsy in pregnancy (E-CORE): a national multi-stakeholder modified Delphi consensus study

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, November 2016, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  75. Online health information on obesity in pregnancy: a systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, November 2016, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  76. Effect of simple, targeted diet in pregnant women with metabolic risk factors on maternal and fetal outcomes (ESTEEM): study protocol for a pragmatic multicentre randomised trial

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2016, BMJ

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  77. Weave your own web

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, July 2016, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  78. Surgery for Cervical Ectopic Pregnancy

    Article • February 2016, Wiley

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  79. Rotational vaginal delivery with Kiellandʼs forceps

    Article • Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, December 2015, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  80. Variation in the reporting of outcomes among pregnant women with epilepsy: a systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, December 2015, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  81. Use of ultrasound in emergency gynaecology

    Article • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, January 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  82. Effects of monitoring strategies on seizures in pregnant women on lamotrigine: a meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, January 2014, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  83. Placenta chorioangioma: a rare case and systematic review of literature

    Article • The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  84. User's acceptability of OvuSense: A novel vaginal temperature sensor for prediction of the fertile period

    Article • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  85. Quality index assessment of vaginal temperature based fertility prediction and comparison with luteinising hormone testing, ultrasound folliculometry and other home cycle monitors

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, September 2013, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  86. Ovulation assessment by vaginal temperature analysis (the ovusense advanced fertility monitoring system) in comparison to oral temperature measurement

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, September 2012, Elsevier

    Bassel H.Al Wattar

  87. A rare case of primary bone lymphoma mimicking a pelvic abscess

    Article • Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, October 2011, Royal College of Surgeons of England

    Bassel H.Al Wattar