Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019

  • A Survey of Menopause Care Among US Women

    Sandy Rose Truong, Jennifer Wolff, Teresa Keenan, Victoria Gelfeld, G. Oscar Anderson, Patricia David, Wen Shen

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 31-35
    Received: Jan. 07, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 25, 2019
    Published: Apr. 18, 2019
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    Abstract: Objective: Nearly one-third of American women are postmenopausal and at risk for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood disorders, and vulvovaginal atrophy. Primary healthcare providers in addition to gynecologists need to be ready to address these concerns. One area of controversy has been the role of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) in the... Show More
  • Conservative Management, Follow-up and Perinatal Outcomes After Gestational Trophoblastic Disease with Coexistent Normal Fetus: Case Report

    Herrera-Ortiz Alejandra, Barrita-Domínguez Isela Juliana, Morales-Domínguez Liliana, Rojas-Camacho Francisco Miguel

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: Jan. 23, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 30, 2019
    Published: Apr. 22, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is the consequence of a genetic alteration that happens during fecundation. Is the term used to describe malignant lesions that originates in the chorionic villi an extra villous trophoblast. Molar pregnancies can be subdivided into complete (CM) and partial moles (PM) based on genetic and histopa... Show More
  • Utility of Frozen Section in the Evaluation of Borderline Ovarian Tumors: A Single Institution Experience

    Marilyn Huang, Matthew Schlumbrecht, Tegan Hunter, Mehrdad Nadji, Andre Pinto

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: Mar. 03, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2019
    Published: May 06, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) account for a 10-15% subset of all primary ovarian epithelial neoplasms. Preoperative imaging and serologic markers are often inconclusive at distinguishing between benign, pre-malignant, and malignant ovarian tumor. Limitations at time of frozen section (FS) are relatively well known, and misinterpretat... Show More
  • Pemphigoid Gestationis in a 15 Year Old Pregnant Patient, A Case Report and Literature Review

    Emile Dabaj, Jana Abdo, Stephanie Yacoub, Rawad Halimeh, Zarouhie Bedoyan, Joe Khalifeh

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 46-50
    Received: Feb. 05, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 25, 2019
    Published: May 08, 2019
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    Abstract: Pemphigoid gestationis, previously known as herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune bullous disease that manifests in pregnancy. Upon presentation, patients complain of intense pruritis, urticarial plaques, vesicles and bullae that primarily affect the peri-umbilical area before spreading to involve the rest of the body. The accurate diagnosis of ... Show More
  • Misplaced (''Missing'') Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Among Clients at a Rural Tertiary Hospital in South Western Nigeria

    Adeniyi Augustine Adebayo, Adebisi Timothy Olumide, Okere Raymond Akujuobi, Adebara Idowu Oluseyi, Bakare Adewumi, Adeyemo Olabisi Timoty, Busari Adesola Olusegun, Achebe Chijioke Cosmas, Amerijoye Adewale

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 51-55
    Received: Mar. 05, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 26, 2019
    Published: May 20, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Misplacement is one of the complications reported with intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) as a form of contraception. Objective: To study the methods of diagnosis and the mode of management of misplaced IUCDs at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. Methods: This was a retrospective review of records of all clients who prese... Show More
  • Caesarean in Case of Scar Uterus: Indications and Maternal and Neonatal Prognosis at the University Hospital of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

    Itoua Clautaire, Iloki Itoba Imongui Sandra, Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin, Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly, Mokoko Jules César, Ngakengni Nelie Yvette, Eouani Max Levy Eméry, Iloki Léon Hervé

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2019
    Pages: 56-59
    Received: Mar. 21, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 25, 2019
    Published: May 20, 2019
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    Abstract: Objective: Caesarean section in case of cicatricial uterus generates a real epidemiological and prognostic obstetric problem. It is a real concern for the obstetrician with regard to all the factors that can influence the maternal and perinatal prognosis. The aim of this study is to analyze indications for caesarean section in cases of uterine scar... Show More