[Analysis of dissertations on the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic diseases that were defended in the Russian Federation and accepted by the Russian Federation Higher Certifying Committee].

The paper outlines major achievements in researches in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases and analyzes the theses defended. It also gives recommendations for further planning of dissertations.

[Status of the problem of spontaneous abortion].

Findings of research into the problem of recurrent spontaneous abortion that has been conducted in major obstetric-gynecological clinics of this country in the recent five-year period are analysed. Risk factors of spontaneous abortion and preterm labour are specified, and the influences of environmental effects, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and prognosis are evaluated. Prospects of research in this field are outlined.