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A randomized controlled trial of nitrous oxide for intrauterine device insertion in nulliparous women
Conclusion N2O/O2 did not reduce the pain of IUD insertion among nulliparous women. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02391714 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 16, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Placental insufficiency among high-risk pregnancies with a normal umbilical artery resistance index after 32weeks
Conclusion Maternal characteristics and imaging variables did not reliably identify more than one-third of pregnancies with evidence of suboptimal placentation. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 14, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The use of pain relief during labor among migrant obstetric populations
Conclusions Disparities exist in the use of intrapartum analgesia between migrant and western European populations in Ireland. Migrants from Africa were the least likely to use any analgesia. The reasons for this are speculative but could be influenced by expectations of care in the region of origin. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 14, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Patient compliance with cervical smear surveillance in a shared-care setting
Conclusion Patients at increased risk of non-compliance with screening follow-up should receive particular attention and counselling regarding screening. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 6, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Diagnosis of pre-eclampsia and assessment of severity through examination of the placenta with acoustic radiation force impulse elastography
Conclusion Measurement of the placental SWV with ARFI imaging is a useful additional method for the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia and for determination of the disease severity. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 5, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Comparison of four methods of blood loss estimation after cesarean delivery
Conclusion EBL should be ideally obtained by the combined method. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Developing a Pictorial Sisterhood Method in collaboration with illiterate Maasai traditional birth attendants in northern Tanzania
Conclusion The Pictorial Sisterhood Method is an innovative application that might increase the participation of illiterate individuals in maternal health research and advocacy. It offers interesting opportunities to increase maternal mortality data ownership and awareness, and warrants further study and validation. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Risk factors for cardiopulmonary dysfunction in early-onset severe pre-eclampsia
Conclusions Renal insufficiency and ascites were associated with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Ascites should receive greater medical attention during the expectant management of early-onset severe pre-eclampsia. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Cervical cancer screening in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Melissa K. Frey, Nicole Roselli, Erin Gertz, Juan Chumil Cuc, Leslie Boyd, Taraneh Shirazian (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 2, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Establishment of a national severe maternal morbidity preventability review in New Zealand
Publication date: Available online 1 July 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Evelyn Jane MacDonald, Stacie E. Geller, Beverley Lawton Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) review is an accepted quality measure to evaluate maternity care standards. Assessment of the potential preventability of SMM enables identification of factors and themes to inform clinical training and policy to improve maternal outcomes. The present report outlines the introduction of a national/regional external case review system using multidisciplinary panels to assess potential preventability of SMM,...
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - July 1, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Prospective evaluation of five methods used to treat cesarean scar defects
Conclusion All treatments for CSDs other than the levonorgestrel intrauterine system shortened menstrual periods. Laparoscopic surgery was effective for patients with fertility requirements. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 30, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Influence of parity and sexual history on cytomegalovirus seroprevalence among women aged 20–49 years in the USA
Conclusion Among US women of reproductive age, parity and sexual exposures were independently associated with increased CMV seroprevalence. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Fertility of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing in vitro fertilization by age
Conclusion Fertility in patients with PCOS was maintained until age 38 years using IVF. Thereafter, the pregnancy rate decreased, although the number of oocytes retrieved by IVF remained stable. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 29, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Scale-up of magnesium sulfate for treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Nigeria
Publication date: Available online 27 June 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Sada Danmusa, Francine Coeytaux, Jennifer Potts, Elisa Wells (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 27, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Age-stratified analysis of long-term outcomes of transvaginal mesh repair for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
Conclusion Transvaginal mesh repair was found to be a safe and effective technique for treating pelvic organ prolapse among women of all ages. An active postoperative sex life increased the odds of mesh exposure. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research