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View article: Status of respectful maternity care among postnatal women availing delivery services at a tertiary care centre: a cross-sectional study
Status of respectful maternity care among postnatal women availing delivery services at a tertiary care centre: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: There are numerous reports of disrespectful, abusive, or neglectful treatment during childbirth from health facilities. Although India has substantially increased the number of hospital deliveries, the quality of intrapartum an…
View article: Molecular Evidence of the High-risk Human Papillomavirus 56 Genotype in Cervical Abnormalities using Multiplex Nested PCR Assay: A Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Center in Puducherry, India
Molecular Evidence of the High-risk Human Papillomavirus 56 Genotype in Cervical Abnormalities using Multiplex Nested PCR Assay: A Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Center in Puducherry, India Open
Introduction: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) viruses linked to both benign and malignant diseases. High-Risk (HR) HPV genotypes, especially HPV 16 and HPV 18, are key contributors to cervical cancer. A…
View article: Evaluation of Thyroid Function and Its Relation to Glycemic Status in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Evaluation of Thyroid Function and Its Relation to Glycemic Status in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent complication during pregnancy that can lead to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. It also increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)…
View article: Comparison Between Fetal Abdominal Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness and Abdominal Circumference to Predict Large for Gestational Age Neonate in Gestational Diabetes
Comparison Between Fetal Abdominal Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness and Abdominal Circumference to Predict Large for Gestational Age Neonate in Gestational Diabetes Open
Objective: Increased subcutaneous fat deposition in abdomen in large for gestational age (LGA) fetuses of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus can be measured by fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue thickness (FASTT) using ultrasound.…
View article: Dinoprostone Intravaginal Slow-release Insert for Labor Induction with and without Saline Vaginal Wash: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dinoprostone Intravaginal Slow-release Insert for Labor Induction with and without Saline Vaginal Wash: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Aim:To study the outcome of intravaginal dinoprostone insert for induction of labor with and without a saline vaginal wash.Materials and methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted from October 2019 to June 2021 in the Department …
View article: Prediction of neonatal respiratory distress by evaluating the colour doppler of the foetal pulmonary artery
Prediction of neonatal respiratory distress by evaluating the colour doppler of the foetal pulmonary artery Open
Background: Colour doppler of foetal pulmonary artery is non-invasive tool in predicting neonatal respiratory distress. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based observational study conducted among 110 pregnant women who presented f…
View article: Pregnancy outcomes in women presenting with single versus multiple episodes of reduced fetal movements: A prospective observational study
Pregnancy outcomes in women presenting with single versus multiple episodes of reduced fetal movements: A prospective observational study Open
Fetal movement counting may assist clinicians to intervene at the right time and improve perinatal outcomes, but may sometimes cause unnecessary interventions. A recent Cochrane review in 2015 concludes that there is insufficient evidence …
View article: Analysis of histomorphological spectrum of gestational trophoblastic diseases: Clinico-Radio-Pathological correlation at a tertiary care teaching hospital
Analysis of histomorphological spectrum of gestational trophoblastic diseases: Clinico-Radio-Pathological correlation at a tertiary care teaching hospital Open
Background: Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) are a spectrum of lesions occurs as sequelae of pregnancy and it included non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions in varied proportions. Multi system approach is warranted to diagnose GTD …
View article: A rare case of meconium peritonitis
A rare case of meconium peritonitis Open
View article: Knowledge, attitude and awareness towardspolycystic ovarian syndrome among women of south east coastal population of India
Knowledge, attitude and awareness towardspolycystic ovarian syndrome among women of south east coastal population of India Open
Background: Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is aheterogeneous disorder characterized by systemic dysfunctions and hormonal imbalance causing many morbidities. The incidence is on higher margin especially among Tropical Countries the maj…
View article: Histomorphological analysis of placental changes of pre-eclampsia patients in a tertiary care hospital of Puducherry, India
Histomorphological analysis of placental changes of pre-eclampsia patients in a tertiary care hospital of Puducherry, India Open
Background: Placenta is a dynamic tissue synthesized physiologically to serve as a nutrient source for developing fetus it is exposed to several changes in reaction to many toxemic conditions associated with pregnancies. Studies had proved…
View article: Clinicopathological analysis of abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive and post menopausal women in a tertiary care centre of south eastern part of India
Clinicopathological analysis of abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive and post menopausal women in a tertiary care centre of south eastern part of India Open
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common presentation of gynecologic disorder in Tropical countries like India. Though various underlying causes exists, endometrial pathology is the major reason for AUB and histopathological evaluation …
View article: COVID-19 in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review
COVID-19 in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Open
Novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19, infection has become a sudden global pandemic, and it is transmitted from human to human.With no evidence-based vaccine or medicine available to treat this viral infection, its incidence and sequelae …
View article: Molecular Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in Symptomatic Women of Puducherry by a Commercial Real Time Multiplex PCR, FTD Urethritis Plus - A Preliminary Report
Molecular Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in Symptomatic Women of Puducherry by a Commercial Real Time Multiplex PCR, FTD Urethritis Plus - A Preliminary Report Open
This study relates to the prevalence of common non-viral sexually transmitted infections in symptomatic women of Puducherry. Endocervical swabs were collected from 41 symptomatic women attending as outpatients in OB&G department of Mahatma…
View article: Fetomaternal outcome of nulliparous women undergoing caesarean section in first and second stage of labour: A prospective study in a tertiary care centre of Puducherry
Fetomaternal outcome of nulliparous women undergoing caesarean section in first and second stage of labour: A prospective study in a tertiary care centre of Puducherry Open
Background: Caesarean section at full cervical dilatation has many implications for maternal and neonatal morbidity as well as in subsequent pregnancy outcomes. However alarming rise in caesarean section has been reported with increase in …
View article: SPONTANEOUS UTERO-RECTAL FISTULA FORMATION FOLLOWING RECONSTRUCTIVE GENITAL TRACT SURGERY: AN INTERESTING CASE REPORT
SPONTANEOUS UTERO-RECTAL FISTULA FORMATION FOLLOWING RECONSTRUCTIVE GENITAL TRACT SURGERY: AN INTERESTING CASE REPORT Open
A genital fistula is an abnormal communication between uterus with either urinary tract or gastrointestinal tract. Although genitourinaryfistula is a common entity, rectovaginal or even uterorectal fistula is relatively uncommon. The etiol…
View article: Effect of perineal massage in the second stage of labour, on the incidence of episiotomy and perineal tears
Effect of perineal massage in the second stage of labour, on the incidence of episiotomy and perineal tears Open
Background: This study aimed to investigate whether perineal massage during second stage of labour could decrease perineal trauma in the form of episiotomy and perineal tears.Methods: One hundred and fifty term antenatal women in labour we…
View article: Histopathological study of placental changes associated with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in a tertiary care centre of Puducherry
Histopathological study of placental changes associated with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in a tertiary care centre of Puducherry Open
Histopathological study of placental changes associated with pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in a tertiary care centre of Puducherry - ACHR- Print ISSN No: - 2581-5725 Online ISSN No:- 2456-9267 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/2456-9267.2019.0009, I…
View article: A clinicopathological evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding and its correlation with risk factors for developing endometrial hyperplasia and cancer: A hospital-based prospective study
A clinicopathological evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding and its correlation with risk factors for developing endometrial hyperplasia and cancer: A hospital-based prospective study Open
As clinical characteristics are possible predictors of EC, these should also be taken into account in risk estimations and in the formulation of management plans. This not only has benefit in the process of disease detection but also may r…
View article: Precocious puberty: a clinical review
Precocious puberty: a clinical review Open
Precocious puberty is defined as pubertal development occurring more than 2.5 standard deviations earlier than the average age. It may comprise of central or gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty and peripheral or gonadotropin-independ…
View article: Outcomes of Elective Induction of Labor Compared with Expectant Management in Nulliparous Women with Unfavorable Cervix
Outcomes of Elective Induction of Labor Compared with Expectant Management in Nulliparous Women with Unfavorable Cervix Open
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to test the association between elective induction of labor and cesarean delivery and to determine maternal and neonatal outcomes in elective induction of labor. Materials and methods:We conducted a…
View article: Recent Advances in the Management for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Recent Advances in the Management for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Open
Menopausal women suffer from various symptoms related to genital tract and urinary tract.These symptoms are due to low estrogen level at this stage of life.Although this is commonly termed as vulvovaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis, it …
View article: A case of post-caesarean vesico-uterine fistula: A rare entity becoming common?
A case of post-caesarean vesico-uterine fistula: A rare entity becoming common? Open
Vesicouterine fistula (VUF) is rare, with an incidence estimated at 1-4% of all genitourinary fistulas. We report a case of VUF which was referred to our institute on the 6th postoperative day following an emergency repeat lower section ca…
View article: Primary amenorrhea: a clinical review
Primary amenorrhea: a clinical review Open
Primary amenorrhoea is a symptom with an extensive list of underlying causes, the majority of which are rare. According to the definition it should present in adolescence, although some conditions are diagnosed in childhood may present wit…
View article: Maternal and perinatal outcome in meconium stained amniotic fluid at term: a case control study
Maternal and perinatal outcome in meconium stained amniotic fluid at term: a case control study Open
Background: Fetal well-being has traditionally been evaluated on the basis of fetal activity, FHR and presence of meconium in liquor in vertex presentation. Passage of meconium is considered physiological sign of fetal maturity on one hand…
View article: Clinical study of primary caesarean section in multiparous women in a tertiary care hospital
Clinical study of primary caesarean section in multiparous women in a tertiary care hospital Open
Background: The objective of this study was to find the incidence and indications of primary caesarean section in parous women and evaluate the maternal and perinatal outcomes there from. Methods: Prospective study of primary caesarean sec…
View article: Combined hysterolaparoscopy as an early option for initial evaluation of female infertility: a retrospective study of 135 patients
Combined hysterolaparoscopy as an early option for initial evaluation of female infertility: a retrospective study of 135 patients Open
Background: The aim of this study was to find out different causes of female infertility with diagnostic approach using laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. Methods: This retrospective study was done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology…
View article: Prevalence and clinico-mycological profile of vulvovaginal candidiasis in a tertiary care hospital
Prevalence and clinico-mycological profile of vulvovaginal candidiasis in a tertiary care hospital Open
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is an infectious condition caused by Candida and its species remains a global health morbidity among females especially in the reproductive age group. Vulvovaginal candidiasis has been associated with v…