BACKGROUND Reproductive health researchers are interested in finding better methods for predicting an unwanted type of delivery after induction of labor. The aim of this study was to compare the value of transvaginal ultrasonography findings and the Bishop score in predicting cesarean section after induction of labor. METHODS Two hundred women with singleton pregnancies undergoing induction o...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the reliability of pelvic X-ray and transvaginal ultrasound to localize Essure microinserts (Conceptus, San Carlos, California) after successful placement in both fallopian tubes 3 months after placement. DESIGN Prospective, observational study. SETTING Gynecology departments at two teaching hospitals. PATIENT(S) One hundred eighty-two patients who underwent hysteros...

This study reports a rare case of broad ligament abdominal ectopic pregnancy (EP). Interventions included preoperative transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography operative laparoscopy. Successful extraction the EP, followed by suturing mesosalpinx, was performed. Laparoscopic fertility-preservation treatment EP is valuable for women during childbearing period.

We present here a case of fore-lying of the umbilical cord. In this case, transvaginal sonography did not reveal the umbilical cord beyond the fetal head before maternal urination; however, 5 minute later, a fore-lying umbilical cord was revealed between the floating fetal head and the uterine cervix after urination. The present case indicates the importance of careful evaluation of preterm pre...

Objective: Our research aims to compare the diagnostic efficacy of transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasonography for detecting adnexal masses. Study Design: A Comparative study Place Duration: Conducted at Central Park Medical College, Lahore, during from period August 2021 January 2022. Methods: This included 84 women. Once written consent has been obtained, we involve consideration such as ...

Endometriosis is strongly associated with infertility. Endometrial polyps are prevalent in infertile women and they have similar pathological characteristics to endometriosis, suggesting a possible association. Uterine malformations as uterine septum and hypoplastic uterus are also linked to endometriosis. Hysterosalpingogram and transvaginal ultrasonography are used to diagnose endometrial les...

OBJECTIVE To test whether annual screening with transvaginal ultrasonography and CA 125 reduces ovarian cancer mortality. METHODS Data from the first four annual screens, denoted T0-T3, are reported. A CA 125 value at or above 35 units/mL or an abnormality on transvaginal ultrasonography was considered a positive screen. Diagnostic follow-up of positive screens was performed at the discretion...

OBJECTIVE To describe the endometrial pathologic lesions in premenopausal breast cancer patients with a history of tamoxifen (TMX) use. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 120 premenopausal breast cancer patients with a history of TMX use that had undergone a gynecological examination. RESULTS Among 120 patients, 44.2% (n=53) were asymptomatic with an endometrial thic...