OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and the risk of miscarriage before 20 weeks of pregnancy. METHODS Literature databases were searched, including the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane databases, from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 2015. The following search terms were used: subclinical hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid dysfunctio...

Objective: To compare transabdominal (TA) and transvaginal (TV) ultrasound assessment of cervical length at 16-41 weeks gestation. Methods: TA and TV ultrasound measurements of cervical length were made on 491 pregnancies of 16-41 weeks gestation. Cervical length was measured from internal to external cervical os. Bland-Altman plots and Wilcoxon signed rank test were used to evaluate difference...

background: premature rupture of membranes (prom) is a common obstetric issue during pregnancy which might lead to serious fetal or maternal problems. therefore, an appropriate diagnosis and management of prom are of significant importance in patients. objective: the aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of placental alpha microglobuline-1 (pamg-1) test in prom diagnosis and compare t...

Background: Infertility, defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after twelve months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. infertility is an important health problem in the society .tubal pathology is one of the main causes of infertility.it is estimated to account for 12-33%.hysterosalpingography is a method used for screening purposes in the routine infertility eva...

The American Diabetes Association published new recommendations for the detection and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus in 2011 (1). These criteria were based on the consensus opinion of the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) (2). The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) has posted new guidelines (www.adips. org) to replace those...

OBJECTIVE To determine the diagnostic accuracy of two "spot urine" tests for significant proteinuria or adverse pregnancy outcome in pregnant women with suspected pre-eclampsia. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Searches of electronic databases 1980 to January 2011, reference list checking, hand searching of journals, and contact with experts. INCLUSION CRITERIA Dia...