ABSTRACT: We report a case of a torted mature cystic teratoma in a 23-year-old, sexually inactive, virgin female which necessitated immediate laparoscopy. The patient and her family stressed that the integrity of the hymen must be maintained at any cost, for cultural reasons. We opted out of our routine intravaginal preparation for laparoscopic surgery to honor the patient’s request to ... Read more

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Major degree placenta is a serious health issue and is associated with high fetal-maternal morbidity and mortality. Literature from developing countries is scant. AIM: To determine the prevalence and maternal and neonatal outcomes among women with major placenta previa (PP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective descriptive study of 52 singleton pregnancies with PP was evaluated in this study. ... Read more

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids (UFs, also known as leiomyoma) affect 70% of reproductive-age women. Imposing a major burden on health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) of premenopausal women, UF is a public health concern. There are no effective medicinal treatment options currently available for women with symptomatic UF. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of green tea extract (epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG]) on UF ... Read more

BACKGROUND: To compare the clinical efficacies of inferior hypogastric plexus blockade and acupuncture in the management of idiopathic chronic pelvic pain (CPP). METHODS: The study included 117 patients with CPP. Group 1 in‑cluded 62 patients who underwent inferior hypogastric plexus blockade and group 2 included 55 patients who underwent acupuncture. Pain level was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) ... Read more

ORIGINAL PAPER SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Patients with threatened miscarriage associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes because of associated pregnancy and labor complications. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of threatened miscarriage on early and late pregnancy outcome. METHODS: A retrospective case –controlled study was performed on 89 women with threatened miscarriage (study group) at Maternity and Children Hospital Buraidah, KSA from January 2010 ... Read more