Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015

  • Unusual Multiple Recurrence of Lipschütz Ulcer of the Vulva in a Young Woman: Case Report and Review of the Literature

    Carriero Carmine, Schonauer Luca Maria, Loverro Giuseppe

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 107-110
    Received: Sep. 30, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 16, 2015
    Published: Oct. 28, 2015
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    Abstract: Case: A case of 23-year-old woman, virgin, presenting a painful ulcerated vulvar lesion of the vestibular mucosa, with characteristics of Lipschütz ulcer, is reported. Lab tests showed no significant abnormalities, positivity for IgG of HSV1, rubeola, and VZV (with very high title: 2700 mUI/ml), positivity for EBV IgG of VCA and EBNA components and... Show More
  • The Balance of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (Mmp-2) and Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (Timp-2) on Severe Endometriosis

    Samrichard Rambulangi, Nusratuddin Abdullah, Irawan Yusuf, Syahrul Rauf

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 111-114
    Received: Nov. 02, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 17, 2015
    Published: Dec. 10, 2015
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    Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine the level balance of serum and peritoneal fluid MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in patients with severe endometriosis. The method of this study was a cross sectional study with twenty patients were diagnosed as severe endometriosis based on laparoscopy and laparotomy with five controls. Serum samples were taken before sur... Show More
  • Children Born After Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Compared with Spontaneously Conceived Children a Prospective Study

    Moez Kdous, Jad Diari, Fethi Zhioua, Amel Zhioua

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 115-120
    Received: Oct. 08, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 19, 2015
    Published: Dec. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: Objective: To study the outcome of ICSI conceived children in our IVF center; their growth, their psychomotor development and to find out possible birth defects and genetic anomalies. Material and Methods: This is a prospective survey about ICSI conceived children and naturally conceived children in our IVF center over the period between 2007 and 2... Show More
  • Risk Factors Associated with Group B Streptococcus Colonization and Their Effect on Pregnancy Outcome

    Lucia Matsiane Lekala, Rooyen Tinago Mavenyengwa, Sylvester Rogers Moyo, Sogolo Lucky Lebelo, John Yenga Bolukaoto, Martina Onyedi Chukwu, Charles Maropeng Monyama, Maphoshane Nchabeleng, Tshimane Charles Tshepuwane, Sam Monokoane

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2015
    Pages: 121-128
    Received: Nov. 12, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 24, 2015
    Published: Dec. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is an important cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. It has been implicated in adverse pregnancy outcomes. Maternal colonization has been found to be a major risk factor for invasive neonatal GBS disease. The main objective of this study was to identify the risk f... Show More