Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014

  • A Comparison of Vaginal Misoprostol and Prostaglandin E2 for Induction of Labour at Term

    Saima Ali, Shumaila Mubasher, Ambreen Naveed Haq

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 81-85
    Received: Oct. 02, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 09, 2014
    Published: Oct. 30, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.11
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    Abstract: Our objective was to compare the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol and tablet PGE2 for induction of labor at term.Methods: In this RCT a total of 140 women at term gestation were given either misoprostol (50 mcg) or prostaglandin E2 (3 mg) for induction of labour. The study was conducted at the Gynae/Obstetrics department, PAEC Hospital Islamabad, in... Show More
  • The Physiological Changes in Pregnancy and their Distribution According to Trimester

    Ayse Neslin Akkoca, Zeynep Tugba Ozdemir, Raziye Kurt, Bilge Bulbul Sen, Erhan Yengil, Celalettin Karatepe, Oya Soylu Karapınar, Cahit Ozer

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 86-90
    Received: Oct. 10, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2014
    Published: Oct. 30, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.12
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    Abstract: Aim: In the present study we aimed to investigate specific skin changes of pregnancy with respect to the trimesters. Materials and Methods: Pregnant women either outpatients or inpatients applied to obstetrics and gynecology department, internal medicine department and family medicine department were involved in this study. Results: 400 pregnant wo... Show More
  • Post-Ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome: A Systematic Literature Review

    Eduardo Loyola Villas Bôas, Maria Isabel Do Nascimento, Claudio Moura De Andrade Junior, Marco Aurélio Pinho De Oliveira

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 91-94
    Received: Oct. 14, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 01, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.13
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    Abstract: The objective of the study was to summarize the findings regarding Post-ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome (PATSS) and to verify whether there are other conditions besides tubal ligation that may delineate a patient profile with higher propensity to developing PATSS. Methods: During the second semester of 2013, two databases (LILACS – Latin Amer... Show More
  • Uterine and Splenic Trauma Rupture to a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report

    Diomandé Gondo, Védi Loué, Koffi N'guessan, Denis Effoh, Eléonore Gbary, Kacou Yenon, Abdoulaye Ouattara, Klinna Coulibaly, Adélaide Kouassi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 95-99
    Received: Aug. 30, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 13, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.14
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    Abstract: Background: In developed countries where statistics are well defined, 6 to 7 % of road accidents complicate pregnancies and involve pregnant women as a pedestrian in about 4 % of cases. Case: A 39 years old pregnant woman had been victim of a road accident at six months of pregnancy, when as a pedestrian. She was struck directly on the abdomen by a... Show More
  • Effectiveness of Selected Nursing Measures on Level of after Birth Pain among Primipara Mothers

    Poornima Ramasamy, Susan Hepzi L.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 100-105
    Received: Jun. 11, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.15
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    Abstract: A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of selected Nursing Measures (fundal massage, alternate leg exercise) on level of After Birth Pain among Primipara Mothers, using quasi-experimental design(post test only control group design). In experimental group the selected nursing measures helped in reducing the level of after birth pain and 86.6% of prim... Show More
  • Comparison between Micro-Dose GnRH Agonist and GnRH Antagonist Protocol in Poor Responders Undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection with Embryo Transfer

    Moez Kdous, Ghaya Merdassi, Fethi Zhioua

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 106-111
    Received: Sep. 27, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 23, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.16
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    Abstract: Objective: To compare the effect of the multiple-dose GnRH antagonist protocol with the microdose GnRH agonist flare-up (MF) protocol in poor ovarian responders for ICSI. Design: Retrospective, Clinical study. Setting:IVF center. Patient(s): Two hundred eighty-six poor responder patients undergoing ICSI-embryo transfer cycle. Intervention(s): one h... Show More
  • The Reliability of Biparietal Diameter and Femoral Length in Estimation the Gestational Age Using Ultrasonography

    Moawia Gameraddin, Baderldin Alhaj, Mead Zain Alabdeen

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 112-115
    Received: Oct. 24, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 07, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.17
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    Abstract: Background: Assessment of fetal gestational age with ultrasound provides high accuracy and reliability, as ultrasound is safe, easy operating and cheap. Objectives: to predict the GA with BPD and FL, to derive equations from linear regression analysis of GA with BPD and FL this could be applied to determine the fetal GA, to compare between BPD and ... Show More
  • Effects of Bodily Development and Nutritional Status at Birth on Physical and Mental Development Measured at Age 18

    Péter Berkő, Kálmán Joubert, Éva Gárdos, Gyula Gyenis

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 116-122
    Received: Sep. 30, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 25, 2014
    Published: Dec. 15, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.18
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    Abstract: Earlier the authors have proved strong effect of physical development and nutritional status, especially the IUGR of fetuses on perinatal mortality. This paper reports on a study carried out using the Maturity, Development, Nutritional status (MDN) system to investigate the influence of physical development and nutritional status at birth on later ... Show More
  • Awareness of Female Reproductive Aging among Undergraduate Students and Attitudes toward Parenthood

    Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun, Nkeiruka Ameh, Marliyya Zayyan, Hajaratu Umar-Sullayman, Solomon Avidime, Korede Koledade, Fadimatu Bakare

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 123-126
    Received: Dec. 05, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 14, 2014
    Published: Jan. 04, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.19
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    Abstract: BACKGROUND- There is a trend towards delaying parenthood as a result of drive towards career attainment which is compounded by preponderance of economic hardship in deprived settings of the developing world, even though reproductive behaviour is mainly fertility oriented in these societies. OBJECTIVE - To find out awareness of reproductive aging an... Show More
  • Awareness Perception and Attitudes of Adolescent towards Infertility in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria

    Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun, Nkeiruka Ameh, Marliyya Zayyan, Hajaratu Umar-Sullayman, Solomon Avidime, Korede Koledade, Fadimatu Bakare

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 127-130
    Received: Dec. 05, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 16, 2014
    Published: Jan. 04, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jgo.20140206.20
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    Abstract: Background - in sub-Saharan Africa, about one-third of couples are known to suffer from infertility, predominantly from infection related causes which are mainly preventable. Children in these societies are highly valued .The array of psychological consequences and the magnitude of socio-economic disempowerment associated with infertility may be in... Show More