[Diagnostic methods in endometriosis].

The overall accuracy of preoperative diagnosis is approximately 20% with a range of 4-83%. We investigated 100 women at the age between 27-61 years, operated with histologically proven endometriosis and we made an attempt to analyse some of the diagnostic methods. Abrasio probatoria was made in 17 of the operated women prior to operation.

[Endometriosis--the features of its clinical characteristics].

The authors present the clinica; characterization to 100 women that operate in the Institute in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with histological diagnosis endometriosis, compare with 20 women, operate on the occasion of myoma uteri. The authors find that endometriosis happen more often than endometriosis externa (69%). The both most frequently are in combination with myoma uteri (68% and 52%).

[Our experience with the use of the new Bulgarian intrauterine contraceptive device, the Venus Cu 300 (preliminary report)].

A team of the family planning centre at the Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology carried out a trial on a new Bulgarian intrauterine contraceptive device (ICD), produced by the firm Venus in the town of Varna: Venus Cu 300. This is a T-shaped device with horizontal arm of 30 mm, vertical arm of 34 mm, a copper thread with an area of 300 mm2 and two control threads. It is produced from PVC.