Influence of acupuncture on maternal serum levels of interleukin-8, prostaglandin F2alpha, and beta-endorphin: a matched pair study.

abstract：:The recently developed sperm penetration assay (SPA) tests the functional capacity of sperm. It is based upon the ability of in vitro capacitated human spermatozoa to penetrate zona-free hamster eggs in vitro. The SPA was superior to seminal fluid analysis in predicting both fertility and infertility; in the predictio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Karp LE,Williamson RA,Moore DE,Shy KK,Plymate SR,Smith WD

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to evaluate the advantages and pitfalls of the loop electrosurgical excision procedure as applied to the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer precursors. METHODS:Loop electrosurgical excision procedure using local anesthesia and colposcopic guidance was performed in an outpatient clinical setting in 11...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ferenczy A,Choukroun D,Arseneau J

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To define the profile of 24-hour uterine activity in normal pregnancy and to correlate contraction frequency with physical activity and emotional stress diaries. METHODS:One hundred nine low-risk pregnant women who delivered at term recorded uterine contractions for 24 hours twice weekly from 20-40 weeks' g...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Moore TR,Iams JD,Creasy RK,Burau KD,Davidson AL

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suspected bowel adhesions are generally considered to be a contraindication to laparoscopy. Among 32 patients who were refused laparoscopy for that reason, only 1 patient was found to have adhesions at laparotomy. To attempt preoperative diagnosis of intraabdominal adhesions, needle laparoscopy was performed in 21 pat...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Cook WA

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and a substantial portion of all birth-related short- and long-term morbidity. Spontaneous preterm labor is responsible for more than half of preterm births. Its management is the topic of this review. Although there are many maternal characteristics associated ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Goldenberg RL

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether lack of patient preparation for common physical and emotional postpartum symptoms is associated with patient satisfaction with obstetric clinicians. METHODS:We conducted a telephone survey of 724 postpartum women. Women were interviewed 2 weeks postpartum to assess self-perceived preparatio...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Howell EA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are life-threatening dermatologic disorders that are more common in the setting of a compromised immune system. We present the case of a pregnant patient with known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who presented with Stevens-Johnson syndrome...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shilad A,Predanic M,Perni SC,Houlihan C,Principe D

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conjoined twins occur with a frequency of 1/50,000--1/100,000 deliveries. The cephalothoracopagus variety is particularly rare. This paper presents a case report of cephalothoracopagus (Janiceps) twinning, with a detailed pathologic analysis, as well as an historical review and discussion of diagnostic modalities. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wedberg R,Kaplan C,Leopold G,Porreco R,Resnik R,Benirschke K

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The reported frequency of alcohol abuse during pregnancy was studied in a large urban public hospital in Dallas, Texas. During 1977-1980, 5602 pregnant women were surveyed and 0.7% (95% confidence interval 0.6-0.8%) reported abusing alcohol during pregnancy. In 1987, 1.4% (95% confidence interval 1.3-1.5%) of 1032 pre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Little BB,Snell LM,Gilstrap LC 3rd,Gant NF,Rosenfeld CR

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the effect of serial membrane sweeping on the onset of labor in women who planned vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). METHODS:Women at term with one transverse lower segment cesarean delivery who were suitable for and who planned VBAC were approached to participate. Participants were randomly as...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hamdan M,Sidhu K,Sabir N,Omar SZ,Tan PC

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This month we focus on current research in validation and simulation training. Dr. Buek discusses four recent publications, which are concluded with a "bottom line" that is the take-home message. A complete reference for each can be found on on this page along with direct links to the abstracts. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Buek J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether transvaginal Doppler ultrasound is more valid than transvaginal sonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and CA 125 in differentiating malignant from benign ovarian tumors. METHODS:Sixty-three patients with ovarian tumors (36 benign and 27 malignant) were studied with transvaginal Do...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hata K,Hata T,Manabe A,Sugimura K,Kitao M

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Menotropins (human menopausal gonadotropin [hMG]) are used to induce follicular maturation and ovulation in anovulatory infertile women. To determine how hMG stimulation affected ovarian androgen production during such therapy, plasma androstenedione (A) and testosterone (T) levels were measured at the beginning and e...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Skaf RA,Shelden R,Kemmann E

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes an innovative use of videography in teaching retropubic space anatomy and surgery. After the standard abdominal incision has been made, the second surgical assistant places a gynecologic laparoscope, fitted with an endoscopic camera, into the retropubic space and guides the laparoscope documentin...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Shull B

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare station and cervical dilation at the time of epidural placement for predicting cesarean delivery risk. METHODS:This prospective cohort study included 275 women in labor with live, singleton fetuses at term in vertex presentations. We excluded women with preeclampsia or previous cesarean deliveries...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Holt RO,Diehl SJ,Wright JW

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with a history of pregnancy loss in the second trimester are often diagnosed with cervical insufficiency and are treated with cervical cerclage. We present an unusual complication of this procedure that mimicked preterm rupture of membranes. CASE:A 38-year-old woman with a history of cervical conizati...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Wall LL,Khan F,Adams S

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare biopsychologic profiles of women with dyspareunia with a matched no-pain control sample, and to determine whether dyspareunia subtypes based on physical findings have different psychosocial profiles from matched controls. METHODS:One hundred and five women with dyspareunia and 105 matched no-pain ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Meana M,Binik YM,Khalife S,Cohen DR

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the risk factors for adult (aged 20 years and older) paternity in births to teenagers (14-17 years of age). METHODS:This was a population-based, retrospective cohort analysis of 27,215 adolescent mothers residing in California who had a live singleton birth during 1993. Adjusted risks for adult pa...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Taylor D,Chavez G,Chabra A,Boggess J

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The greater vestibular glands produce a secretion during the plateau stage of sexual response. If the duct of the gland is partially or completely occluded, the secretion cannot be released and pain results from the pressure of the entrapped secretion. The pain is specific in its location and is elicited regardless of...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Sarrel PM,Steege JF,Maltzer M,Bolinsky D

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diurnal variations in plasma unconjugated and total estriol were assessed in 11 third-trimester subjects with uncomplicated pregnancies. Commercially available 125I-labeled radioimmunoassay kits were used. Total plasma estriols reach a nadir during the hours of sleep (400 and 700 hours) which exceeds the episodic fluc...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Compton AA,Kirkish LS,Parra J,Stoecklein S,Barclay ML,McCann DS

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate if there were dietary or socioeconomic factors associated with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM). METHODS:In this case-control study, women with preterm PROM (n = 46) were compared with healthy pregnant women matched for gestational age and vitamin supplementation. Measurements includ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Ferguson SE,Smith GN,Salenieks ME,Windrim R,Walker MC

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of delaying colposcopy in women with negative Papanicolaou smears and positive speculoscopy results. METHODS:This was a prospective study of asymptomatic women ages 13-60 years, regularly scheduled for pelvic examinations. All women had Papanicolaou smears and magnified visual examinat...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Parham GP,Andrews NR,Lee ML

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticosteroid administration before anticipated preterm birth is one of the most important antenatal therapies available to improve newborn outcomes. A single course of corticosteroids is recommended for pregnant women between 24 0/7 weeks and 33 6/7 weeks of gestation, including for those with ruptured membranes and...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors：

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclic progestin therapy has been widely advocated as an adjunct to postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of endometrial carcinoma. Acceptance of this approach, however, appears to have preceded detailed evaluation of possible adverse side effects of progestins that could result in patient non...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Kirkham C,Hahn PM,Van Vugt DA,Carmichael JA,Reid RL

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether primary and secondary vestibulodynia represent different pathologic pathways. METHODS:This was an analysis of archived vestibulectomy specimens from 88 premenopausal women with vestibulodynia (2002-2008). Patient records were reviewed to classify the type of vestibulodynia, duration of symp...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Leclair CM,Goetsch MF,Korcheva VB,Anderson R,Peters D,Morgan TK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laceration of the iliac veins and their branches is a feared complication in abdominal sacral colpopexy. Hemorrhages can be extensive and difficult to control. CASE:We report a case of a patient who, while undergoing abdominal sacral colpopexy, was found to have confluence of the iliac veins at the level of...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lazarou G,Rahimi S,Cui N,Zormpa M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are being seen with greater regularity by the obstetrician-gynecologist. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the extreme of the spectrum of HIV infections, is associated with Pneumocystis carinii infection in more than half of newly diagnosed cases. Four cases of AI...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Hicks ML,Nolan GH,Maxwell SL,Mickle C

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the risk of adverse obstetric, perinatal, and fetal outcomes for pregnant women participating in prenatal sequential integrated screening through the California Prenatal Screening Program who had a false-positive screening result. METHODS:Women who underwent first- and second-trimester prenatal int...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Baer RJ,Currier RJ,Norton ME,Flessel MC,Goldman S,Towner D,Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of five antibiotics used in treating chorioamnionitis were measured in maternal and cord blood and placenta. Ampicillin provided the highest ratio of cord to maternal blood (0.71). Gentamicin was also relatively high in this respect and also had the highest placenta to maternal blood ratio (3.97). Based on thes...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Gilstrap LC 3rd,Bawdon RE,Burris J

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the accuracy and predictability of human chorionic gonadotropin concentrations in determining gestational age, serum concentrations of human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-subunit) were measured during the first 157 days after last menses. Using the regression curve generated, human chorionic gonadotropin con...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology

authors： Lagrew DC,Wilson EA,Jawad MJ

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00