Background: Cervical erosion is one of the most common pathological conditions encountered in outpatient gynecological clinics in middle-aged women. A simple method for diagnosis and treatment can play a tremendous role to comfort these women. Methods: The study includes fifty female patients attended the outpatient clinic of obstetrics & gynecology department in Mansoura University hospitals. All patients selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study was undertaken during the period from June 2014 to December 2014. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection: (1) Interviewing questionnaire schedule divided into three parts which were used to assess general characteristics of women, obstetric and gynecological history and the presence of cervical ectopy symptoms. (2) Local cervical assessment by vinegar acetic acid (VIA) test. Results: The study results revealed that 30 subjects (60%) were VIA positive and 20 subjects (40%) were VIA negative. VIA sensitivity was 100%, specificity 45%, PPV 71% and NPV 75%. There was a statistically significant relation between duration of marriage, high parity, IUDs use and VIA positivity. Conclusions: Using VIA test was an accurate and effective method for detection of cervical ectopy. VIA test should be performed in all the women attending outpatient gynecological clinics even in the presence of Pap smear facility to improve detection rate of cervical lesions and provide better patient counseling and treatment.

Aim of the study: The present study aimed to assess incidence of menstrual disorders and its effect on students' academic performance. Study design: A descriptive study was utilized. Type of sample: A convenient sample. Study subject: The study was conducted among 986 undergraduate females students enrolled on 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th grade. Study setting: This study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University. Tools of data collections: Fifth tools were utilized such as(structured interviewing questionnaire schedule, pictorial blood assessment shart, simple descriptive pain intensity scale, premenstrual and premenstrual dysphoric disorder questionnaire and assessment tool to determine the effect of menstrual disorders on academic performance)Results: The current study results revealed that the majority of nursing students complained from dysmenorrhea followed by menorrhagia in more than one third of them , less than quarter of them had secondary amenorrhea and more than tenth of them had premenstrual syndrome. There was a significance relation between different types of menstrual disorders and academic performance. Conclusion: This study concluded that menstrual disorders were common among students in the Faculty of Nursing which affect their academic performance in forms of lectures absence, loss of concentration and understanding, sleeping desire during lectures in addition to affecting the practical performance of the students. Recommendation: Health programs should be conducted for young women about menstrual disorders and its proper interventions to alleviate it.