Background: As a woman’s age increases, infertility also increases. Women with cervical insufficiency seek pregnancy at advanced age. Objectives: This study quantifies pregnancy outcome in women with cervical incompetence according to maternal age. Methods: A register-based study conducted between May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 at MCH, Qassim, KSA. During this period, 8723 deliveries and 52 cases with cervical ... إقراء المزيد

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 to December 2010. ... إقراء المزيد

Background: Fetal macrosomia remains a considerable challenge in current obstetrics due to the fetal and maternal complications associated with this condition. Aim: This study was designed to determine the prevalence of fetal macrosomia and associated fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality in the Al Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This register-based study was conducted from January 1, ... إقراء المزيد

Aim: Poor maternal health sometimes can be a consequence of practicing different myths during puerperium. This cross-sectional study describes the practice of different myths regarding diet among Saudi women. Material and Methods: The study comprised women attending the postnatal clinic at the Mother and Child Hospital in Buraidah from January to December 2011. Results: Almost 65.9% of women were using ... إقراء المزيد

INTRODUCTION: A change of the diagnostic tool for type 2 diabetes from an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has been suggested. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism (diabetes and pre-diabetes) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and whether ethnicity modified the sensitivity and specificity of HbA1c. MATERIALS ... إقراء المزيد

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism. It is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and affectsmore than 10% ofwomenworldwide,with those affected being at increased risk of hirsutism, obesity, infertility, and abnormal glucose metabolism. The prevalence of PCOS appears to be rising in many countries, possibly as a ... إقراء المزيد

Objective: To compare efficacy between double-dose methotrexate and single-dose methotrexate for treat ment of tubal ectopic pregnancy (EP). Methods: Between March 2008 and February 2011,157 patients who had tubal EP diagnosed by a non-laparoscopic approach and were hemodynamically stable were enrolled in a prospective study in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The participants were randomized to receive either double m2 /m2 dose ... إقراء المزيد

Toxoplasmosis is a protozoan infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. We report a case of Toxoplasma gondii and Clostridium perfringens co-infection complicating uterine gas gangrene following a term pregnancy. The histologic examination of the uterine necrotic tissues and uterine swab cultures obtained at laparotomy revealed T. gondii and C. perfringens, respectively. Treatment was administered with bactericidal activity against both pathogens. The ... إقراء المزيد

Objectives: Diabetes Mellitus is a major health problem with individual, social and economical consequences. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) surveys are effective in providing baseline for evaluating intervention programmes. This study was conducted with the aim to know the level of awareness regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus to aid in future development of programmes and techniques for effective health educationStudy ... إقراء المزيد

gestational age at delivery, preterm labor, intrauterine fetal Purposes To determine the incidence, obstetrical, and death, cesarean section, or respiratory distress syndrome. fetal complication rates of intrahepatic cholestasis of There was significantly higher intrapartum non-reassuring pregnancy (ICP) in patients managed expectantly to 40- fetal heart rate patterns and meconium-stained amniotic (P\ and\ weeks gestation. fluid in ICP group 0.01 \0.0001, ... إقراء المزيد