Role of l-Arginine in Oligohydramnios.

Background: Oligohydramnios is a known obstetric complication which is associated with operative interferences and perinatal morbidity and mortality. l-arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide and may play a role in local vasodilatation. Administration of l-arginine has been suggested to improve amniotic fluid index (AFI) in oligohydramnios.

Efficacy, user acceptability, tolerability, and cycle control of a combined contraceptive vaginal ring: the Indian perspective.

Objective: To assess the contraceptive efficacy, user acceptability, cycle control, and tolerability of a combined contraceptive vaginal ring for up to 13 cycles.

Materials And Methods: Healthy women coming to the OPD for contraceptive advice were enrolled in this one-year study. Each ring was used for three weeks followed by a one-week ring-free period.