Knowledge and attitudes of female university students on menstrual cycle and contraception.

Socioeconomic changes, as well as the development of new contraceptive modalities may influence women's preferences in the selection of a method of contraception. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, opinions and attitudes of female university students regarding the menstrual cycle, sexual health and contraception. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 2572 female university students in Hungary, Romania and Serbia, between November 2009 and January 2011.

Results and experiences after 2000 performed hysteroscopies.

Introduction: Hysteroscopy is one of the oldest endoscopic procedures which uses the cervix for introducing a telescope to place a camera into the uterine cavity.

Objective: The aim of the study was to present our experiences with this procedure during the long-term work starting from the time when hysteroscopic method of treatment was first introduced at this Clinic until today.

Methods: This prospective study involved 2000 female patients referred to the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics in Novi Sad from January 2005 till January 2011 for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy.

Fetal ultrasound scan--prerogatives for the basic level.

Adequate level of prenatal ultrasound scan is a prerequisite for a successful definition of high risk population that needs further investigations. "Basic", standardized fetal mid-trimester scan, with an informative report enables not only diagnosis of anomaly but also evaluation of state of pregnancy in general. This paper was aimed at reviewing the benefits of and requirements for a complete basic mid-trimester fetal ultrasound scan and the necessary documentation.

Variations of serum copper values in pregnancy.

Introduction: Copper is essential micronutrient and has an important role in the human body. The serum copper increases during pregnancy and is doubled at full term. Lower levels of serum copper in pregnancy are connected with some pathological conditions.

[Level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in the population of female students at the University of Novi Sad].

Introduction: The reason for extremely high incidence of sexually transmitted inflections is the lack of necessary knowledge about the mode of transmission and protection measures. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in the population of female students of the University of Novi Sad.

Material And Methods: The study included 397 female students at the University of Novi Sad from different faculties.