Fetal cardiac function measured by myocardial performance index of small-for-gestational age fetuses.

Aim: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the changes of right and left myocardial performance indices (MPI) in small-for-gestational age (SGA) fetuses during 28-40 weeks of gestation.

Material And Methods: Singleton pregnant women during 28-40 weeks of gestation were enrolled. Estimated fetal weight was used to classify the subjects into appropriate-for-gestational age (AGA) and SGA groups.

Dysmenorrhea in Siriraj medical students; prevalence, quality of life, and knowledge of management.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea, effect on daily activity, academic activities, quality of life, and knowledge of management in Siriraj medical students.

Material And Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand that included 552 female medical students who were asked to complete two questionnaires. The first questionnaire (32 items) included demographic data, menstrual pattern, severity of dysmenorrhea, pain score, impact of dysmenorrhea on daily and academic activities, the method and knowledge of medications to treat dysmenorrhea.