Background: Preterm birth remains a significant problem in obstetric care, affecting women and babies world-wide. Progesterone has an essential role in maintaining pregnancy by suppression of the calcium–calmodulin–myosin light chain kinase system. This study reflects the use of progesterone in preventing preterm birth.Methods: The data were collected as a retrospective study from SAMC and PGI Obstetric and Gynaecology Department.Results: With the use of Oral micronized progesterone out of 15 cases, term delivery 9 cases i.e. 60% and preterm delivery 6 cases i.e 40% and, with the use of vaginal progesterone suppository out of 15 cases, term delivery 11 cases i.e.73.3%, preterm delivery only 4 cases i.e 26.7%.Conclusions: Progesterone appears to be safe and efficacious in reducing the risk of preterm birth as well as NICU admissions, and neonatal morbidity and mortality in high risk patients. However, there is limited information available relating to longer-term infant and childhood outcomes, the assessment of which remains a priority. Further, trials are required to assess the optimal timing, mode of administration and dose of administration of progesterone therapy when given to women considered to be at increased risk of early birth.
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) is a rare disease originating from pregnancy events that have varied incidences and clinical manifestations based on regional variation. We are reporting a case of a 36-year-old woman with Invasive mole from Central India who presented with abnormal uterine bleeding with severe anemia. She had three full-term vaginal deliveries and 2 spontaneous abortions, the last conception being an abortion around 7 years back. MRI pelvis demonstrated a hypervascular uterine mass suggestive of an Invasive Mole, supported by increased serum β-hCG levels of 31.8 IU/ml. There was no evidence of any metastases on adjunct radiological investigations. After a thorough counselling, the enlarged vascular uterine mass was managed by uterine artery embolization (UAE) followed by simple hysterectomy. Histopathology report confirmed the diagnosis of invasive mole with villi lying in the fibrinous blood clot sheath of the syncytial, and cytotrophoblasts were seen invading the myometrium foci. The patient being in the low risk FIGO scoring, calculated was 5, chemotherapy was not deemed necessary for the patient. Serial post operative β-hCG along with ultrasound pelvis and chest radiogram surveillance showed favourable results with no evidence of metastases even on 6 months follow up. Being a very rare condition, a high index of suspicion with prompt timely management ensures optimum care.
Background: Postpartum hemorrhage remains a major cause of both maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. This study reflects the clinical outcomes including clinical effectiveness, and safety of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for the treatment of obstetrical uterine hemorrhage at a tertiary-care hospital, in terms of secondary PPH.Methods: The data were collected as a retrospective study from SAMC and PGI obstetric and gynecology department 12 women with secondary pph were included in the study.Results: With the use of uterine artery embolization 12 women were successfully treated amongst them maximum patients were in 26-35 yrs of age and mean age of women were 32.4yrs and gravidity of patients presenting with pph is 3 or more.Conclusions: Selective UAE is a safe and effective method to control obstetric hemorrhage. Blood product requirements after UAE were low, and the surgical risks and absolute loss of fertility associated with hysterectomy were avoided.
Stages and nomenclature of the menopausal transition were defined by experts in 2001 at the "Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW)". The group
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