Takayasu's arteritis in pregnancy: A case report and literature review.

Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause, primarily affecting young women in their reproductive years. It can result in the narrowing and occlusion of arteries and the formation of aneurysms in arteries, especially those related to the aorta, creating significant risks during pregnancy. Women with TA are more susceptible to cardiovascular complications, including hypertension and heart failure, which can negatively affect both maternal and fetal health.

Intrauterine pregnancy with copper intrauterine contraceptive device in situ: A case report from Nepal.

Introduction: and importance: Intrauterine pregnancy on the background of intrauterine devices heralds its rare but possible failure. Despite having an excellent contraceptive pearl index, clients with copper-T may present with typical pregnancy symptoms.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 22 year primigravida who after 42 months of successful use of copper-T, conceived an intrauterine pregnancy diagnosed at 7 weeks period of gestation.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding among Women Visiting Gynecology Out- patient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross- sectional Study.

Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding accounts for more than 70% of complaints in peri- and post-menopausal women. The main purpose of investigating them is to rule out premalignant and malignant endometrial lesions. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of abnormal uterine bleeding among out-patients visiting the gynecology department of a tertiary care hospital.

Assessment of Client Satisfaction in Labour and Delivery Services in a Tertiary Hospital in Western Nepal.

Background: Patient satisfaction is an individual's positive evaluation of a distinct dimension of health care. This study aimed to assess client satisfaction with maternity care in a tertiary hospital in the western region of Nepal.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 405 delivered women.

History taking in gynecology revisited.

Nepal is one of the first South Asian countries to include anti discrimination laws against LGBTQ community, yet they face disparity in all sectors, including health. This group has special reproductive and sexual health needs, which has to be assessed and treated on an individual level. Most gynecologist in Nepal have not been trained to care for this vulnerable group and thus are not comfortable having them in clinical settings.

Tied with Hair Strands- A Case of Hair Tourniquet Syndrome involving Labia Minora in an Adult Woman from Nepal.

Hair tourniquet syndrome is the strangulation of body appendages by a thread of hair. If neglected, it results in lymphatic obliteration, venous congestion, and arterial obstruction. A 25 years lady with a history of insect bite presented with intense itching and painful swelling in the left labia minora for three days.

Witchcraft allegations and untouchability as forms of violence upon women in Nepal: A 7-year study.

The Nepalese constitution guarantees equal rights to both men and women regardless of caste, race, or ethnicity. However, the centuries-old superstitious practice of caste-based hierarchy in the Hindu community and discrimination against people of lower caste are still prevalent. Furthermore, witchcraft allegations are also not uncommon.

Safe abortion services during the COVID -19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from a tertiary center in Nepal.

Abortion is an essential service, the need for which has increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Because of the lockdowns at several periods, these services were hampered. This study analyzed the pattern of Safe Abortion Services (SAS) at a tertiary healthcare center during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal.

Accusations of witchcraft: A form of violence against women in Nepal.

Accusations of witchcraft and witch-hunting activities remain serious problems in Nepal, where many women are subjected to violence or torture following accusation and persecution. Many experience serious physical and mental injury, and some die. However, most of these incidents are not reported because women and their families fear reprisals.

Reproductive Health Issues and Depression in Wives of Labor Migrant Workers.

Background: Young Nepalese men have been forced to migrate to other countries in search of better opportunities. Wives of these migrant workers are in a vulnerable state and face various problems. The aim of this study wasto assess the prevalence of reproductive health problems and depression in this sub-population and to compare it with women living together with their husbands.

Safety, Efficacy and Acceptability of Early First Trimester Abortion using Oral Mifepristone and Sublingual Misoprostol.

Background: With the legalization of medical abortion in Nepal, mifepristone-misoprostol combination via different routes has been widely used for early abortion. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of 200 milligrams mifepristone orally followed by 800 micrograms sublingual misoprostol in outpatient setting.

Methods: It was an open-label prospective study conducted in outpatient department of a tertiary hospital over a period of 13 months.