Pathologic exa mination o f t he p roducts o f em bryos a nd fetuses, both from spontaneous abortions (SAbs) and terminations of pregnancy, has become increasingly important. While s uch exa mination wa s o nce p erformed p rimarily for t he p urpose o f f urthering s cientiἀc un derstanding o f prenatal human development, the practical medical applications of this knowledge have become clear a...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the interrelationships between maternal serum leptin level and body mass index (BMI) at different gestational ages or during the whole pregnancy. METHODS A total of 374 blood samples were obtained from 114 pregnant women when they visited the prenatal clinic for registration, Down syndrome screening test, 50 g oral glucose challenge test, hepat...

purpose: in this study the effect of iron supplmentation on hemoglobin and hematocrit in pregnant women with hb>13.2 g/dl was investigated. material and methods: in this experimental clincal study, the effect of iron supplementation on hemoglobin and hematocrit in pregnant women with hb>13.2 g/dl and ferritin> 14.3 μg/l during the 13th- 18th pregnancy week was studied. eighty seven women havin...

The incidence of multifetal pregnancies has increased dramatically over the past two decades, mainly because of the widespread use of ovulation induction agents and assisted reproduction techniques. These techniques have been a matter of concern since twin and higher order pregnancies have long been associated with an increased risk of maternal complications as well as a high prevalence of pren...

The incidence of multifetal pregnancies has increased dramatically over the past two decades, mainly because of the widespread use of ovulation induction agents and assisted reproduction techniques. These techniques have been a matter of concern since twin and higher order pregnancies have long been associated with an increased risk of maternal complications as well as a high prevalence of pren...

conclusions the results showed that awareness of patients and a few doctors about the first trimester screening tests was respectively weak and middle level, showing that there is an urgent need for greater awareness in this field, regarding the importance of detecting some chromosomal abnormalities prior to birth. objectives the aim of this study was to examine the extent of awareness of physi...

Caesarean scar pregnancy, where conceptus is implanted on previous scar, is a rare entity. We present one such case of scar pregnancy presenting to us in the second trimester and was managed with methotrexate and uterine artery embolization, followed by hysterotomy. Uterus could be conserved and hysterectomy could be avoided.

The incidence of multifetal pregnancies has increased dramatically over the past two decades, mainly because of the widespread use of ovulation induction agents and assisted reproduction techniques. These techniques have been a matter of concern since twin and higher order pregnancies have long been associated with an increased risk of maternal complications as well as a high prevalence of pren...

Placenta accreta is a severe complication of pregnancy normally diagnosed during the second trimester. Early detection could reduce risk hemorrhage abortion or miscarriage; however, guidelines on first-trimester diagnosis are lacking. We describe case placenta first trimester with its sonographic and histological features.