Gynecology And Obstetrics Articles

Failed Attempted Abortion

This complication occurs in approximately 2 per 1000 abortions performed at less than 12 weeks’ gestation.  Several factors…    

Reducing Abortion Complications

Hemorrhage from Surgical Abortions
During operative pregnancy termination (vacuum aspiration or D&E) general anaesthetics (especially halothane…    

Abortion by Labour Induction

Preinsertion of multiple osmotic dilators 6 to 24 hours prior to amnio-infusion may reduce the time from induction…    

Second Trimester Termination (> 13 weeks’ Gestation)

There has been considerable controversy over which method of second trimester abortion is safest, least stressful to patient…    

Operative Procedures - Vacuum Aspiration

As with all operative procedures, sound principles of surgical technique and the prevention of complications should include

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Vacuum Aspiration

C. VACUUM ASPIRATION (≤ 13 Weeks)

Vacuum aspiration can be performed easily and safely with little…    

Manual Vacuum Aspiration

B. MANUAL VACUUM ASPIRATION (≤ 10 Weeks)
Evacuation of early gestations, within one week of a…    

First Trimester Termination: procedure selection

Determine the methods of early abortion for which a woman is eligible based on medical and other factors.…    

Induced Abortion Guidelines

INTRODUCTION
Induced abortion is a controversial topic that ignites complex and emotional debate. Unintended pregnancy…    

Induced Abortion Guidelines - Summary of Recommendations

Summary of Recommendations
1. Manual vacuum aspiration can be performed safely and effectively in an office…    

Preeclampsia-Eclampsia

Preeclampsia

• Blood pressure of = 140 mm Hg systolic or = 90 mm Hg…

   

Puerperal Mastitis

Postpartum mastitis occurs sporadically in nursing mothers shortly after they return home, or it may occur in epidemic…    

Prevention of Preterm (Premature) Labor

Preterm (premature) labor is labor that begins before the 37th week of pregnancy; it is responsible for 85%…    

Lactation

Introduction

Breast feeding should be encouraged by education throughout pregnancy and the puerperium. Mothers should be told…    

Prevention of Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (Erythroblastosis Fetalis)

The antibody anti-Rho(D) is responsible for most severe instances of hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis). About…    

Surgical Complications During Pregnancy

Introduction

Elective major surgery should be avoided during pregnancy. Normal uncomplicated pregnancy does not alter operative risk…    

Third-trimester Bleeding

Five to 10 percent of women have vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy. The clinician must distinguish between placental…    

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Hydatidiform Mole & Choriocarcinoma)

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

Hydatidiform Mole

• Amenorrhea.
  
• Irregular…

   

Ectopic Pregnancy

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

• Amenorrhea or irregular bleeding and spotting.
  
• Pelvic…

   

Recurrent (Habitual) Abortion

Introduction

Recurrent abortion has been defined as the loss of three or more previable (< 500 g)…