Does antenatal exercise shape labor and delivery outcomes?

Purpose: Incorporating regular physical activity into the lifestyle of a pregnant woman offers numerous health benefits and prepares her effectively for labor. This study was conducted to determine the impact of antenatal exercise on labor, delivery and perinatal outcome.

Methods: An interventional study was conducted including 200 women attending the antenatal clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of PGIMS Rohtak, India.

Effect of ethinyl estradiol/norethisterone acetate with and without scaling on periodontal status and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome having gingivitis: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: Combined oral contraceptives are used for the management of hyperandrogenism and menstrual abnormalities in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There is a dearth of literature addressing the effect of ethinyl estradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA) on gingival and systemic inflammation in these patients. This randomized trial aimed to evaluate the effect of EE/NETA with and without scaling on periodontium and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels in women with PCOS having gingivitis.

Impact of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Periodontal Status of Women of Adolescent and Adult Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is identified as the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women, and symptoms of PCOS appear during the early pubertal age. There is a gap in knowledge in recognizing the status of gingival inflammation/periodontal destruction and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels (hsCRP) in adolescents versus adults with PCOS. This study aimed to observe the impact of PCOS on periodontal status and systemic inflammation in adolescents and compared them with adults with PCOS.

Comparison of Two Different Intervals of Misoprostol Administration in Second Trimester Abortions.

Objective: Comparison of two different intervals of misoprostol administration after mifepristone in second trimester abortions.

Materials And Methods: This 12-month prospective study was conducted at a tertiary care facility. Only pregnancies with congenital deformity or sterilisation failure were included in the study's recruitment of 100 women who visited the hospital for a second trimester abortion between 12 and 20 weeks; cases with scarred uteri were omitted.

Resilient Customized Hollow Vaginal Stent for the Treatment of Vaginal Agenesis in Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome.

Vaginal agenesis is a common congenital anomaly in females and is most commonly associated with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. These patients can be treated with both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Prefabricated as well as customized vaginal stents are used for the reconstruction and maintenance of neovagina.

Successful Pregnancy Outcome in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer in a 26 Year Old: A Case Report.

To report a case of Successful Pregnancy Outcome in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer in a 26 year Old. A 26 years old primigravida presented in antenatal clinic at 23 weeks of pregnancy with recurrence of ovarian cancer of mucinous type. Following refusal of surgical management, two courses of single dose carboplatin was administered.

Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Along With Myo-Inositol on High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Chronic Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy and medical treatment on the level of a serologic marker of inflammation (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [hsCRP]) and insulin resistance (homeostatic model assessment [HOMA]) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and chronic periodontitis (CP).

Methods: Women with PCOS and CP (n = 60) were randomly divided into two groups. The test group was treated with scaling and root planing (SRP) and myo-inositol (MI).

Comparative study of gabapentin and isoflavone in menopausal vasomotor symptoms.

Objective: This study was planned to compare the effects of gabapentin and isoflavones in menopausal vasomotor symptoms.

Materials And Methods: This prospective comparative study was conducted on 100 patients with complaints of hot flashes, divided into two groups of 50 each. Group I received 900 mg of gabapentin and Group II received 60 mg of isoflavones daily for 3 months.

Correlation of 2 hour, 4 hour, 8 hour and 12 hour urine protein with 24 hour urinary protein in preeclampsia.

Objective: To find shortest and reliable time period of urine collection for determination of proteinuria.

Materials And Methods: It is a prospective study carried out on 125 pregnant women with preeclampsia after 20 weeks of gestation having urine albumin >1 using dipstick test. Urine was collected in five different time intervals in colors labeled containers with the assistance of nursing staff; the total collection time was 24 hours.

Periodontal status and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in polycystic ovary syndrome with and without medical treatment.

Background: Recently, some studies have revealed the effect of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on gingival inflammation. This cross-sectional study attempts to assess the periodontal status and systemic inflammation of women receiving medical treatment for PCOS and women newly diagnosed with PCOS.

Methods: A total of 126 participants comprising 41 newly diagnosed patients with PCOS (PCOS-N), 45 patients with PCOS on medical treatment (PCOS-MT), and 40 systemically healthy controls (control group [CG]) were examined.

Uterus didelphys with partial vaginal septum and distal vaginal agenesis: an unusual anomaly.

Complex malformations of female genital tract are not so common. Their correct identification is of paramount importance for appropriate management. A thorough knowledge of embryology, pre-operative imaging with MRI and examination under anaesthesia is essential to identify accurately the constellation of anomalies and to plan appropriate management.

Comparison of mifepristone combination with misoprostol and misoprostol alone in the management of intrauterine death: condensation - misoprostol and mifepristone combination is more effective than misoprostol alone in the management of intrauterine death.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy and safety of misoprostol and mifepristone combination with misoprostol alone in management of intrauterine death.

Materials And Methods: It is a prospective study carried out in 40 pregnant women admitted with intrauterine death after 28 weeks of gestation at a tertiary care referral centre divided into two groups of 20 each. Every alternate patient was assigned Group I and Group II.

Hayman uterine compression stitch for arresting atonic postpartum hemorrhage: 5 years experience.

Objectives: The present study was planned to access the efficacy of Hayman uterine compression stitch which is easy, can be applied faster and avoids the performance of a lower segment hysterotomy in patients with atonic postpartum hemorrhage.

Materials And Methods: It is a study carried out from January 2004 to December 2008 at a tertiary care center and included 48 women who had intractable atonic PPH not managed with medical treatment and who were wishing to preserve their fertility. Hayman stitch which is a simplified approach to uterine compression sutures was performed by tying two parallel vertical sutures from just above the bladder reflection to the fundus of the uterus.

Successful pregnancy outcome by caesarean section in a woman with arthrogryposis multiple congenita (AMC).

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a symptom complex of congenital joint contractures associated with neurogenic and myopathic disorders. It is diagnosed at birth and often progresses to a state of significant disability. Pregnancy in a woman with AMC is at high risk due to diminished pulmonary reserve, increased risk of thromboembolism and anesthesia.

Metastatic bilateral malignant ovarian tumors associated with pregnancy.

Objective: Krukenberg tumors in pregnancy are extremely rare. Only three cases have been reported, two of which were diagnosed postpartum.

Case Report: A 20-year-old, primigravida with bilateral malignant ovarian tumors, who received no prior antenatal care, was presented with intestinal obstruction at 5 months' gestation.

Spontaneous asymptomatic uterine scar dehiscence at 20 weeks of gestation as a result of endomyometritis.

Spontaneous uterine rupture during second trimester is a rarity in obstetrics. Rupture of the pregnant uterus is considered spontaneous if the rupture occurs without contractile activity of the myometrium. An unusual case of asymptomatic spontaneous uterine scar dehiscence in second trimester with previous three lower uterine segment caesarean sections following endomyometritis is presented here.

Obstructive anuria due to blood clot.

An unusual case of anuria due to the obstruction caused by blood clot following repair of ruptured uterus is presented. Although the blood clot usually dissolves, the awareness of this complication is important to avoid the unnecessary procedures.

Sublingual misoprostol in management of missed abortion in India.

This prospective study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital on 50 women with missed abortion up to 13 weeks who were given 600 mug misoprostol sublingually every 3 h for a maximum of three doses. Success rate was 86% (up to 72 h), and the acceptability of the method was 69.7%.