Intra-uterine pressure was recorded by placing a Foley catheter in the extra-amniotic space before the termination of pregnancy in 25 patients, and Caesarean section in 12 patients. The effects of administration of i.v. ketamine 2 mg/kg body weight, sodium thiopentone 4 mg/kg body weight and ergometrine 0.5 mg, and intra-cervical 0.5% lignocaine 20 ml were measured in the first trimester of pre...

The experience of two general practitioners with 1,041 women attending clinics for intra-uterine contraception is analysed retrospectively. Patients were mainly Health Service patients of the doctors, but some were referred by other general practitioners, by the local authority, and a consultant. Some patients travelled considerable distances. Age varied from 15 to 52 and parity from 0 to 11. T...

background: research supports that in vitro fertilization causes anxiety and that anxiety can continue into the resulting pregnancy. most women who have ivf will have a less invasive treatment for infertility prior to ivf; however, it is unclear if specific less invasive treatment cycles impact anxiety that is experienced in the pregnancy resulting from ivf. methods: a prospective study was con...