Risk factors of urinary tract infection in pregnancy.

Objectives: To determine the frequency, risk factors and pattern of urinary complaints during pregnancy.

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department of Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad from 1st January to 30th August 2008. Total 232 women were selected to ascertain the frequency and pattern of urinary symptoms as well as the risk factors of urinary tract infection (UTI) such as age, parity, education, past history of UTI and haemoglobin among women attending an antenatal clinic.

Laparoscopic evaluation of female infertility.

Background: Sub-fertility is inability to ensure child bearing when it is wanted. Prevalence of sub-fertility in industrialised countries has been quoted as 20%, and seems to be on the rise. Traditional way to assess the uterine cavity, tubal structure and tubal patency was hysterosalpingography but it has now been largely superseded by laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.

Attitude and knowledge of medical students of Isra University about dysmenorrhoea and its treatment.

Background: Dysmenorrhoea is the term for painful menstruation. It is a common gynaecological complaint among female adolescent. The objective of this study was to assess attitude and knowledge about treatment of dysmenorrhoea among medical students of Isra University.

Knowledge, attitude and experience of menopause.

Objective: To determine the knowledge and attitude of women towards menopause and to investigate the symptoms experienced by postmenopausal women.

Design: It was a cross sectional survey based on sample of convenience.

Place And Duration Of Study: Study was conducted at out patient department of Isra university hospital from 1st January 2005 to 31st December 2006.

Frequency, intensity and impact of premenstrual syndrome in medical students.

Objective: To determine the frequency and severity of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in medical college students, evaluate the impact of the condition on the quality of life and find out the associated risk factors.

Study Design: An observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, from August to December 2006.