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Reproductive Health
Iran

Biography

This is Professor Masoumeh Simbar from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, the second ranked university in Tehran Iran.
I am director of Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center (MRHRC). I have more than 300 papers in the indexed Journals based on Google scholar with h index 25, more than 130 paper based on Scopus with h index 17, and more than 120 papers based on Pubmed. My Orcid ID is 0000-0003-2843-3150. Based on Scopus, I am among the first 1 percent scientists in the field of Reproductive health. I am also the first ranked scientists among the university professors in this field in Iran.
I was the first graduated person (from the University of Sydney) in Reproductive health in Iran. I started my research activities in the National Research Center for Reproductive Health (NRCRH) affiliated to Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) from 1996 in Tehran. In 2001, I started my work in the Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health of SBMU.
I was a member of the team of curriculum planners for PhD of Reproductive Health as well as I was a member of founder board of two research centers affiliated to SBMU; 1) Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center (MRHRC), 2) The Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center (RERC) in The Research Institute for endocrine Sciences. Now I am the director of MRHRC. I am a member of the Midwifery and RH education and examination board of Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME). I was the adjunct professor of RH in Tehran, Isfahan, Tarbiat Moddares Universities. I was also deputy of research in Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery for many years.
I am invited as the professor of Reproductive health to many reproductive health related policy-making agendas in MOHME such as: reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, improving quality of Midwifery care, promoting Normal vaginal delivery and reducing rate of caesarean section and so on.
I was the previous chief editor of the journal of Advances in Nursing and midwifery (from SBMU journals) as well as I am a member of editorial board of 7 other indexed academic Journals that 3 of them are indexed in Scopus /PubMed; including; International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery (Indexed in Pubmed),Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research (Indexed In Pubmed), Hayat (indexed in Scopus).

Activities

Employment (1)

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences: Tehran, tehran, IR

2001 to present | Professor (Midwifery and reproductive Health)
Employment
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Masoumeh Simbar

Education and qualifications (2)

University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

PhD
Education
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Masoumeh Simbar

University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU

1992 to 1996 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Qualification
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Masoumeh Simbar

Works (50 of 100)

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A qualitative study of sexual health education among iranian engaged couples

African Health Sciences
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85025088402

Contributors: Khalesi, Z.B.; Simbar, M.; Azin, S.A.
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Coping strategies and experiences in women with a primary breast cancer diagnosis

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85014065197

Contributors: Hajian, S.; Mehrabi, E.; Simbar, M.; Houshyari, M.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Effects of levothyroxine treatment on pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with autoimmune hyroid disease

European Journal of Endocrinology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85009151544

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Tehrani, F.R.; Simbar, M.; Tohidi, M.; Majd, H.A.; Azizi, F.
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Effects of Sex Education and Kegel Exercises on the Sexual Function of Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Journal of Sexual Medicine
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85020481677

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Alavi Majd, H.
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Exploring the concept of continuous midwifery-led care and its dimensions in the prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal periods in Iran (Kashan)

Midwifery
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85019678647

Contributors: Bagheri, A.; Simbar, M.; Samimi, M.; Nahidi, F.; Majd, H.A.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Inhibitors and facilitators of unwanted adolescent pregnancy in Iran and the world: A review

Evidence Based Care
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85028344615

Contributors: Fakari, F.R.; Simbar, M.; Ghasemi, V.; Gharenaz, M.S.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Male Iranian adolescent's reasons for having an other-gender friend

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85021348581

Contributors: Bahrami, N.; Simbar, M.; Vedadhir, A.; Bukowski, W.M.; Panarello, B.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Paternal adaptation in first-time fathers: a phenomenological study

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84992504833

Contributors: Eskandari, N.; Simbar, M.; Vedadhir, A.; Baghestani, A.R.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Promotion of physical activity of adolescents by skill-based health education

Health Education
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85009165891

Contributors: Simbar, M.; Aarabi, Z.; Keshavarz, Z.; Ramezani-Tehrani, F.; Baghestani, A.R.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Review of Iranian adolescents’ educational needs for sexual and reproductive health

Journal of Isfahan Medical School
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85014898065

Contributors: Simbar, M.; Alizadeh, S.; Hajifoghaha, M.; Golezar, S.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

The effect of parents’ training on their knowledge, attitudes and performance in exclusive breastfeeding up to four months: A randomized clinical trial

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85026443472

Contributors: Panahi, F.; Simbar, M.; Lotfi, R.; Rahimzadeh, M.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

The Priorities of Iranian Male Adolescents Health Needs

American Journal of Men's Health
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85021058274

Contributors: Zare, E.; Simbar, M.; Shahhosseini, Z.; Alavi Majd, H.
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The relationship between self-esteem and empowerment of women in fertility

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85022337607

Contributors: Kiani, Z.; Simbar, M.; Dolatian, M.; Zayeri, F.
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The Sexual Health Needs of Women with Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Study

Sexuality and Disability
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85025447507

Contributors: Amjadi, M.A.; Simbar, M.; Hosseini, S.A.; Zayeri, F.
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A comparative study on dietary style and physical activity of women with and without gestational diabetes

Acta Medica Iranica
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84994472098

Contributors: Javid, F.M.; Simbar, M.; Dolatian, M.; Majd, H.A.; Mahmoodi, Z.
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A review on herbal medicines effective of premenstrual syndrome in Iran

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84978737252

Contributors: Abdnejad, R.; Simbar, M.
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Association between electromagnetic field exposure and abortion in pregnant women living in tehran

International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84975747677

Contributors: Abad, M.; Malekafzali, H.; Simbar, M.; Mosaavi, H.S.; Khoei, E.M.
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Characteristics of health-promoting schools from Iranian adolescents' point of view

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84969505045

Contributors: Shahhosseini, Z.; Simbar, M.; Ramezankhani, A.
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Comparison of metabolic and hormonal profiles of women with and without premenstrual syndrome: A community based cross-sectional study

International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85007609859

Contributors: Hashemi, S.; Tehrani, F.R.; Mohammadi, N.; Dovom, M.R.; Torkestani, F.; Simbar, M.; Azizi, F.
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Comparison of universal screening with targeted high-risk case finding for diagnosis of thyroid disorders

European Journal of Endocrinology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84956834993

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Tehrani, F.R.; Simbar, M.; Tohidi, M.; AlaviMajd, H.; Azizi, F.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Designing and psychometric evaluation of adjustment to illness measurement inventory for Iranian women with breast cancer

Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84989227470

Contributors: Hajian, S.; Mehrabi, E.; Simbar, M.; Houshyari, M.; Zayeri, F.; Hajian, P.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of educational intervention based on theory of planned behavior (TPB) in selecting mode of delivery

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84995630337

Contributors: Keshavarz, Z.; Ghazanfarian, A.; Simbar, M.; Shakeri, N.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Effects of recruiting midwives into a family physician program on women's awareness and preference for mode of delivery and caesarean section rates in rural areas of Kurdistan

PLoS ONE
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84963769215

Contributors: Hajizadeh, S.; Tehrani, F.R.; Simbar, M.; Farzadfar, F.
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Factors affecting sexual function in menopause: A review article

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84979658657

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Tehrani, F.R.
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Female genital mutilation: Religious coercion or cultural requirement?

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84994655348

Contributors: Foghaha, M.H.; Simbar, M.; Golozar, S.; Alizadeh, S.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOSQ-50): development and psychometric properties

Quality of Life Research
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84955584586

Contributors: Nasiri-Amiri, F.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Simbar, M.; Montazeri, A.; Mohammadpour, R.A.
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Relationship between sexual function and quality of life in post-menopausal women

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85006317992

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Majd, H.A.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Sexual dysfunction and the underlying medical problems in post-menopausal women

Tehran University Medical Journal
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84975747721

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Tehrani, F.R.; Majd, H.A.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Sexual function and exercise in post menopausal women residing in Chalous and Nowshahr, northern Iran

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84990311615

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Tehrani, F.R.; Majd, H.A.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Teamwork barriers and facilitators in the maternity wards: A qualitative study

HAYAT
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84961817128

Contributors: Mirmolaei, S.T.; Lamyian, M.; Simbar, M.; Vedadhir, A.; Gholipour, A.
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Tehran thyroid and pregnancy study: Objectives and study protocol

International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84958214119

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Tehrani, F.R.; Simbar, M.; Tohidi, M.; Azizi, F.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

The impact of a sexual enhancement program on the sexual function of postmenopausal women

Climacteric
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84981725434

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Alavi Majd, H.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Thyroid autoantibodies and the effect on pregnancy outcomes

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84956655551

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Simbar, M.; Azizi, F.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Trans fatty acids and gestational diabetes mellitus: Systematic review

Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84975452911

Contributors: Alamolhoda, S.H.; Simbar, M.; Asghari, G.; Mirmiran, P.; Azizi, F.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Women’s perspectives toward menopause: A phenomenological study in Iran

Journal of Women and Aging
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84958779494

Contributors: Hakimi, S.; Simbar, M.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Zaiery, F.; Khatami, S.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

A population-based study of the relationship between idiopathic hirsutism and metabolic disturbances

Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84921720835

Contributors: Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Behboudi-Gandevani, S.; Simbar, M.; Azizi, F.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparison of lifestyles of women with gestational diabetes and healthy pregnant women

Global journal of health science
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84928269061

Contributors: Momeni Javid, F.; Simbar, M.; Dolatian, M.; Alavi Majd, H.
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Comparison of sexual dysfunction in women using depo-Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) and Cyclofem

Journal of Reproduction and Infertility
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84924809320

Contributors: Ozgoli, G.; Sheikhan, Z.; Dolatian, M.; Simbar, M.; Bakhtyari, M.; Nasiri, M.
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Comparison of sexual function in oral contraception pills and Condom in women referring to health centers of Tehran Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84949201055

Contributors: Hajian, S.; Sheikhan, Z.; Simbar, M.; Zahiroddin, A.; Tork Zahrani, S.; Alamollhoda, H.; Janati Ataee, P.; Mirzaee, S.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Decision for disclosure: The experiences of Iranian infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive donation procedures

Human Fertility
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84951573668

Contributors: Hadizadeh-Talasaz, F.; Latifnejad Roudsari, R.; Simbar, M.
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Effect of contextual factors on women coping strategies against domestic violence: A qualitative study

Koomesh
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84931458856

Contributors: Taherkhani, S.; Negarandeh, R.; Simbar, M.; Ahmadi, F.
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Empowerment and coping strategies in menopause women: A review

Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84928034686

Contributors: Yazdkhasti, M.; Simbar, M.; Abdi, F.
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Explaining the experiences and perceptions of gynecologists and midwives about virginity examination and it’s outcomes: A qualitative study

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84955586833

Contributors: Simbar, M.; Rahmanian, F.; Tehrani, F.R.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Exploring fatherhood based on iranian men’s experiences: A qualitative research

Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85008334965

Contributors: Eskandari, N.; Simbar, M.; Vadadhir, A.; Baghestani, A.R.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Mimetical signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders in healthy pregnant women, a population based study

Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84941618895

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Simbar, M.; Tohidi, M.; Alavi Majd, H.; Azizi, F.
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Prevalence of vitamin d deficiency and related factors among pregnant women referred to masjed soleimam health centers in 2014

Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84947064027

Contributors: Rostami, M.; Tehrani, F.R.; Simbar, M.; Panah, F.H.; Majd, S.H.A.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Sexual behavior of infertile women: A qualitative study

Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84945567771

Contributors: Bokaie, M.; Simbar, M.; Ardekani, S.M.Y.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Sexual behavior of infertile women: A qualitative study

International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84975517609

Contributors: Bokaie, M.; Simbar, M.; Ardekani, S.M.Y.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

Study on the correlation between serum androgens and sexual function in post-menopausal women

Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84930023720

Contributors: Nazarpour, S.; Simbar, M.; Ramezani Tehrani, F.; Tohidi, M.; Alavi Majd, H.
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Masoumeh Simbar via Scopus - Elsevier

The combination of "pimpinella anisum, Apium graveolens and Crocus sativus (PAC)" is more effective than "mefenamic acid" on postpartum after-pain

Journal of Herbal Medicine
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84925386726

Contributors: Simbar, M.; Shadipour, M.; Salamzadeh, J.; Ramezani-Tehrani, F.; Nasiri, N.
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