Obstetrics and Gynecology old

Studies have shown that almost a quarter of all term pregnant women have their labor induced, which often includes oxytocin simulation. This study aims to determine whether discontinuing the simulation of oxytocin in the active...

It is a common practice to use prophylactic antibiotics to avoid genital tract infections associated with procedures used to treat incomplete abortions. However, the findings and reports are contradictory. Thus, the study aims...

PPGL (pheochromocytoma & paraganglioma) in pregnancy is a serious disorder leading to a high risk for the child and the mother if left undiagnosed antepartum. The study aims to understand the clinical clues of PPGL, which...

The study aims to understand the complications that lead to unexplained stillbirths in Tanzania and Zambia. It also aims to develop and implement culturally-acceptable interventions for the same. It is a mixed-methods study...

The study analyses whether cancer in pregnancy can cause an increased risk of venous thromboembolism during postpartum and pregnancy. The researchers conducted a prospective cohort analysis using nationwide registries between...

Cesarean birth rates in Europe are monitored using information systems. The individual countries collect high-quality data to frame their C-section policies. This evidence-based procedure is refined using clinically-relevant...

Newborn babies require healthy and beneficial microbes in their gut. Normal or vaginal birth provides them with these useful microorganisms, but cesarean delivery interrupts the transfer of microbes. The infant can become more...

Patients with primary vulvar squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) require continuous care. The diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities have to be relevant from the early stages. Otherwise, the tumor grows in size and leads to...

Fetal sheep’s health during labor is assessed using cardiotocography. Umbilical cord occlusion or UCO can identify hypotension. This fetal indicator can predict hypoxic-ischemic injuries too. But the clinical algorithms...

Women who give birth by vaginal or C-section deliveries can retain the placenta. They can also fall in the placenta accreta spectrum or PAS. The presence of placenta praevia and a prior cesarean also influence the pregnancy...

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is one of the major causes of early neonatal mortality and morbidity. In singleton preterm pregnancies, prophylactic corticosteroids accelerate lung maturation and reduce the incidence of RDS....

The incidence of preterm birth is increasing, and so are the complications associated with it. In 2014, approximately 11% of all births worldwide were preterm births. However, the complications of preterm birth indicated with...

Regions with extremely high temperatures and heatwaves are at risk of health concerns. Recent studies have also shown that pregnant women are one of the most vulnerable to heat stress. This study aims to examine whether exposure...

A large number of women around the world use hormonal contraceptives. However, recent studies have only focused on the fecundability of oral contraceptives. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the use of...

Fecundability is defined as the probability of a woman to achieve pregnancy within a given menstrual cycle or a given period of time. For women of reproductive age, excess alcohol consumption is known to affect fecundability....

Twin pregnancies are considered to be high-risk, with a thirteenfold higher rate of stillbirth and a fivefold higher rate of dichorionic twins, when compared with singleton pregnancies. This study aims to evaluate the risks of...

Hyperglycemia or gestational diabetes is associated with an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, including cesarean section and macrosomia. This study aims to examine the association between maternal glucose...

External cephalic version (ECV) is a procedure used to turn a baby in the womb before delivery. Uterine relaxants are drugs used to facilitate fetal manipulation. Oxytocin receptor antagonist atosiban and beta mimetic fenoterol...

Subclinical hypothyroidism is an early and mild form of hypothyroidism. In general, thyroid hormone treatment is routinely used to treat subclinical hypothyroidism, but its efficacy and safety in pregnant women remain...

Maternal obesity is associated with a wide range of risks and complications, including preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and adverse offspring outcomes. This study aims to investigate the associations between maternal obesity and...