Vulvodynia.

Vulvodynia is a pain syndrome affecting the vulva. It occurs in about 16% of women at some time of their lives. The etiology of vulvodynia is still enigmatic and is probably multifactorial-including physiological concerns (eg, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, neuropathic pain, and psychosocial) and sexual issues (eg, anxiety and sexual dysfunction).

Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and estrogen dose of oral contraceptive pills.

Introduction: Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) is a diverse, multifactorial phenomenon. Its precise etiology is unknown.

Aim: To define the association between oral contraceptive (OC) estrogen dosage and VVS.

Memory performance in late pregnancy and erythrocyte indices.

Objective: A previous study in elderly people observed an association between chronologically younger erythrocyte population and memory impairment. The aim of this study was to assess whether a similar shift in erythrocyte population in pregnant women in late pregnancy is associated with changes in memory performance in healthy pregnant women.

Methods: Thirty healthy pregnant women were included in a prospective cross-sectional study.

Maternal mean corpuscle volume and oxytocin augmentation during vaginal delivery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess whether low maternal MCV values are associated with adverse course of vaginal delivery.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of 92 consecutive vertex singleton vaginal deliveries in nulliparous women in a university tertiary health care facility. MCV was considered as major outcome variable.

Association of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy with lower body mass index.

Objective: To assess the effect of body mass index (BMI) on the tendency of pregnant women to vomit and on their general condition during pregnancy.

Study Design: We included patients in this study who presented to our gynecological emergency room and clinic during their first trimester of pregnancy. All women completed a questionnaire assessing obstetrical and physical characteristics, including gravidity, parity, gestational age, height and weight for BMI calculation.

Atosiban treatment for uterine hyperactivity during active labor: a pilot study.

Objective: A preliminary assessment of the ability of Atosiban to alleviate uterine hyperactivity during active labor.

Methods: Fifteen consecutive women with uterine hyperactivity during active labor were included in this prospective observational study. Atosiban was given as a single or repeated intravenous bolus dose (6.

Association of Lewis blood group phenotype with preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Objective: To evaluate the distribution of Lewis blood group phenotype and secretor status among women with preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Methods: ABO and Lewis blood group phenotypes were determined in 20 consecutive women with preterm premature rupture of membranes. The control group was composed of 48 women from our database without known history of preterm delivery.

Activation of HTLV-I long terminal repeat by apoptosis inducing agents: mechanism and implications for HTLV-I pathogenicity (review).

HTLV-I is the etiological agent of adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), tropical spastic paraparesis/HTLV-I associated myelopathy (TSP/HAM) and certain other clinical disorders. After infection in human the virus enters into a latent state, in which very low viral gene expression can be detected. On the other hand several major characteristics of ATL and TSP/HAM indicate that their genesis requires activation of the dormant virus.

Inflammatory pseudotumor (plasma cell granuloma) of the pelvic cavity. A case report.

Background: Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT), also called plasma cell granuloma, is a rare, benign, tumorlike lesion composed of proliferating spindle cells admixed with an inflammatory infiltrate and usually affecting the lungs. Other locations can also be affected.

Case: An 18-year-old woman complained of abdominal pain and discomfort.

Effect of OB/GYN residents' fatigue and training level on the accuracy of fetal weight estimation.

Objective: To determine the effect of Ob/Gyn residents' fatigue and training level on the accuracy of their clinical and ultrasonographical estimation of fetal weight (EFW).

Methods: In this study, clinical and ultrasonographical EFWs were performed by various residents. Actual birth weight, gravidity, parity, gestational age, body mass index, presence or absence of diabetes and hypertensive diseases, presentation and amniotic fluid index were recorded.