Cross-disciplinary working between gynaecologists and mental healthcare professionals: a mixed-methods systematic review protocol.

Introduction: Reproductive hormone transitions (menstrual cycle, post partum and menopause) can trigger mental disorders in a subset of women. Gynaecological diseases, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, can also elevate the risk of mental illness. The link between psychiatrists and obstetricians is already well established in the peripartum period; however, the link between gynaecology and psychiatry is less so.

England's rate of involuntary psychiatric admission is double that of the Republic of Ireland: Why? A consideration of some possible causes.

Involuntary psychiatric admission or 'sectioning' is a serious event with clear implications for the right to liberty, among other rights. Rates of involuntary admission vary considerably across jurisdictions. The rate of involuntary admission in England is approximately double that in the Republic of Ireland.

Intramuscular versus intravenous oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage at vaginal delivery: randomised controlled trial.

Objective: To determine whether intravenous oxytocin is more effective than intramuscular oxytocin at preventing postpartum haemorrhage at vaginal delivery.

Design: Double blind placebo controlled randomised trial.

Setting: University affiliated maternity unit in the Republic of Ireland.