Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017

  • Systematic Review: Contraceptive Knowledge and Use in Saudi Arabia

    Rana Ahmed Bamufleh, Ahlam Eidah Al-Zahrani, Shadia Abdullah Yousuf

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 69-77
    Received: Oct. 03, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 19, 2017
    Published: Nov. 23, 2017
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    Abstract: Introduction: Contraceptive use was remaining as paramount importance to women’s health. In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), it was found that up to 62.8% of fertile married Saudi women do not use contraceptive methods. While, the women who are using contraceptive methods, they do not have adequate knowledge. The purpose of the systematic review ... Show More
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome Due to Exogenous Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Presenting More Than 7 Days After hCG Administration

    Masaki Kobayashi, Keiichi Kumasawa, Kaori Koizumi, Tsuyoshi Takiuchi, Hitomi Nakamura, Kenjiro Sawada, Tadashi Kimura

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 78-80
    Received: Dec. 06, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 23, 2017
    Published: Jan. 15, 2018
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    Abstract: We present a case of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) occurring 8 days after human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration. OHSS is classified as late type if it occurs 12 to 17 days after hCG administration and early type if it occurs within 7 days. Thus, the condition in this patient did not fit the definition of early or late OHSS. T... Show More