s:2226:"Background: Vaginitis in the most common reason of women attendance in genecology clinics. Many factors can lead to this type of infection, so that the treatment procedure would be different according to the producing factor. Pop-smear is a cytological test which got created by Papanicolaa for the first time in 1941. It's based on sampling from cervix and smears providing and direc...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential value of maternal serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) at 11-13 weeks' gestation in the prediction of preeclampsia (PE). METHODS The serum concentration of AMH was measured at 11-13 weeks' gestation in cases of PE (n = 50) and normotensive controls (n = 150). Backward stepwise multiple regression analysis was used to determine which of the factors amongst ...

OBJECTIVE To study the role of uterine artery notch on color Doppler ultrasound and roll over test in prediction of PIH. METHODS 100 women with high risk pregnancies were studied for presence or absence of uterine artery diastolic notch by Doppler ultrasound at 16-28 weeks. Same women were then subjected to roll over test at 28-32 weeks. RESULTS The primary outcome was that uterine diastoli...

Unintended pregnancy rates remain high in the United States and these pregnancies may carry increased risks for negative health outcomes. Lack of contraceptive use and inconsistent use are important contributors to the high rate of unintended pregnancies. Women may face certain barriers to starting contraception and using it effectively. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recent...

BACKGROUND Obstetric fistula (OF) is a maternal morbidity associated with high rates of stillbirth, amenorrhea, and sexual dysfunction. Limited data exists on the reproductive outcomes of women in the years following a fistula repair. The objective of this study is to describe the fertility outcomes and family planning practices in a population of Malawian women 1-4 years after fistula repair. ...

BACKGROUND Intrauterine growth restriction is a major neonatal health issue. Maternal factors have been found to have greater impact on IUGR. Studying these factors can help in reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with IUGR. METHODS This case-control study was conducted at the department of Paediatrics Post-graduate medical institute Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from March 2008-A...

results the ovarian hormones level showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.05). furthermore, the unk cell population showed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). conclusions increased ovarian hormones due to low-dose aspirin administration resulted in decline in the unk cells number, which may be effective in successful pregnancy....

BACKGROUND Previous trials have shown the potential of 10 mg of mifepristone in emergency contraception. The aim of this trial was to investigate whether 10 mg of mifepristone has the same efficacy as 25 mg. METHODS This double-blind, randomized trial was carried out in 10 family planning institutes and hospitals in China. Women who met recruitment criteria and requested emergency contracepti...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Japan has one of the highest rates of unintended pregnancies among developed countries. Family physicians and general practitioners (FPs/GPs) have unique opportunities to provide family planning. The purpose of this research was to elucidate the attitudes and practices about contraceptive care by FPs/GPs in Japan. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we distributed...