Publications by authors named "O Kiriwat"

Objective: To evaluate the effects of the contraceptive patch on lipid profiles, carbohydrate metabolism and coagulogram in Thai women.

Methods: Fifty healthy Thai women were assigned to use contraceptive patches. Blood chemistries test including liver function test, lipid profiles and coagulogram were evaluated at baseline, cycles 3 and 6.

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Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Nugent's score and each Amsel's criterion in the diagnosis of bacteria vaginosis (BV), considering Amsel's criteria as the gold standard.

Design: Cross-sectional, descriptive study (diagnostic test) Setting: Family planning clinic, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Subjects: A total of 217 women who attended the Family Planning Clinic at Siriraj Hospital between August and December 2003.

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Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis (BV) among Thai women attending a family planning clinic and to evaluate the association of BV with potential risk factors.

Material And Method: A cross sectional prevalence study was conducted among 800 women attending the family planning clinic, Siriraj Hospital, between August and December 2003. BV was diagnosed according to Amsel's criteria.

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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of BV among IUD users attending at Family Planning Clinic, Siriraj Hospital In addition, associated risk factors for BV were also explored.

Materials And Method: This study was carried out from August through November 2003 at the Family Planning Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Siriraj Hospital. A total of 300 IUD users were enrolled Bacterial vaginosis is defined by fulfillment of at least three of four findings according to Amsel's criteria.

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