BACKGROUND In pregnant rats, structural luteal regression takes place after parturition and is associated with cell death by apoptosis. We have recently shown that the hormonal environment is responsible for the fate of the corpora lutea (CL). Changing the levels of circulating hormones in post-partum rats, either by injecting androgen, progesterone, or by allowing dams to suckle, was coupled w...

This article reviews the top ten post-partum problems in mares. The problems are broadly broken down into two main categories: those that cause pain or systemic illness and those that do not. Problems resulting in pain or systemic illness include: septic metritis, hemorrhage from uterine or ovarian vessels, gastrointestinal problems/colic, uterine laceration and uterine horn intussusception/ ut...

BACKGROUND Methylergonovine is an ergot alkaloid used to treat post-partum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony. Mistaking methylergonovine for vitamin K with accidental administration to the neonate is a rare iatrogenic illness occurring almost exclusively in the delivery room setting. Complications of ergot alkaloids in neonates include respiratory depression, seizures, and death. CASE REPOR...

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The aim of the study was to document TBAs practices as well as the indigenous herbal remedies they use to manage pre, intra and post partum complications in a rural Kenyan community. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted on practicing TBAs and their clients living in the study area. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and int...

In 1980 a 23 year old woman developed idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia which was successfully treated with corticosteroids. She subsequently developed two identical relapses in the post-partum period.

Management of post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) involves the treatment of uterine atony, evacuation of retained placenta or placental fragments, surgery due to uterine or birth canal trauma, balloon tamponade, effective volume replacement and transfusion therapy, and occasionally, selective arterial embolization. This article aims at introducing pregnancy- and haemorrhage-induced changes in coagula...

A healthy 32-year-old female presented with NSTEMI 2 weeks following an uneventful pregnancy and caesarian section. Emergent cardiac catheterization demonstrated a non-stentable coronary artery dissection (Figs. 1 and 2, and Videos 1 and 2). She was treated with CABG (LIMA to LAD) and made an uneventful post-operative recovery. Fig. 1. RAO angiographic view showing the dissected LAD with dilute...

Background Post partum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) can occur between the last trimester of pregnancy or within 5 months post partum, in the absence of any history of heart disease. Although rare, it may become unresponsive to medical treatment and can in such cases, require mechanical support or even a heart transplant. Predicting its evolution is unfortunately not possible. Late gadolinium enhanceme...

Abstract Background Abortion and stillbirths are the common obstetrics condition in Ethiopia their effect on next pregnancy was not well identified resource limited settings. The aim of study to assess stillbirth abortion pregnancy. Methods A prospective cohort design implemented. conducted Mecha demographic surveillance field research center catchment areas. data were collected from January 20...