{"title":"Post abortion contraception: A follow up study in women undergoing first and second trimester abortion at a tertiary care centre","authors":"S. Bachani, Mohit Singh Mann, Pooja Yadav","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.047","url":null,"abstract":": Worldwide 75 million women need post abortion care (PAC) services each year following safe or unsafe induced abortions and miscarriages. Majority of them do not wish to conceive in near future and are receptive towards using contraception. Contraceptive counselling and basket of choices should be made available to all women undergoing abortion and her right to decline or postpone this care should be respected while recognizing that each woman has a unique unmet need of contraception.: To compare the acceptance and continuation of various contraceptive choices offered after first and second trimester abortion. : A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in which women who underwent first and second trimester abortion over a period of one year were interviewed regarding their acceptance and continuation of the contraceptive method till six months post abortion.: A total of 378 women underwent first and second trimester abortions over one year, of which 61.3% had resulted from failure of contraception. Women were grouped into Group A for those undergoing first trimester and Group B for women undergoing second trimester abortion for study purpose. Average age of women in group A was 28.9 years and in group B was 26.5 years. Mean period of gestation of pregnancy in group A was 7.5weeks and in group B was 19.5 weeks. In group A 96% parous women had conceived as a result of failure of contraception of which 90% were using natural method (Coitus Interruptus). Group B majority (76.3%) women were nulliparous and early parous (P1, P2) and indication for termination of pregnancy in them were gross congenital anamolies (GCA) in fetus while in rest of multiparous were due to failure of contraception. With group A 53.1% nulliparous women did not opt for any contraception whereas 48.6% primiparous and second parous opted for long acting reversible contraception(LARC) –Intrauterine contraceptive device(IUCD) in contrast to 66% multiparous opting for permanent sterilization at the time of abortion. In group B 45.3% nulliparous and early parous opted for depot medroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA) and 64.2% multigravidas underwent permanent sterilization. : Post abortion care must include counselling and choice of contraceptive basket. Women with future reproductive plans preferred LARC after first trimester abortion whereas DMPA was most acceptable method of contraception after second trimester abortion. Women were most satisfied with LARC and permanent methods compared to methods that required daily intake of pills. There is need of effective contraceptive choices according to the reproductive plans of the women to reduce the burden, morbidity and mortality associated with abortions.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140976223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of video-assisted teaching programme and mobile application on knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding management of common minor discomforts of pregnancy among primigravida mothers– A pilot study from South India","authors":"P. Srinivasan, M. Punitha, Zeanath Cariena Joseph","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.037","url":null,"abstract":"Pregnancy might lead to various physiological changes that may end up in a diversity of symptoms and frequently to gastrointestinal complaints, such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, or constipation. With adequate information and timely care, the majority of mild problems that arise during pregnancy can be reduced.The main aim is to to evaluate the efficacy of video-assisted teaching programme and mobile applicationin improving primigravida women' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about how to handle common pregnancy discomforts.A quantitative research approach with the one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted to conduct this pilot study among a total of 20 primigravida mothers attending the PHC Centre by purposive sampling technique who were administered with video-assisted teaching having the contents on knowledge, attitude, and practice aspects regarding management of various minor discomforts of pregnancy. Knowledge, attitude, and practice were measured using structured tools at the baseline (day 1) and after the administration of video-assisted teaching with mobile app-based follow-up education on day 15. We analysed the data with descriptive to describe the variables, paired t-test to test the effectiveness, Karl Pearson’s correlation for the relationship, and Chi-square to find the association. Knowledge, attitude, and practice all showed statistically significant improvements following the implementation of the video-assisted teaching program and mobile application.The research findings indicated that video-assisted teaching along with a mobile app in their own language was found useful method of educating primigravida mothers to increase their knowledge and to generate favorable attitudes regarding the management of minor discomforts during pregnancy.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"42 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140976526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effectiveness of the abdominal sacrocolpopexy / sacrohysteropexy with synthetic mesh for repair of apical prolapse","authors":"Ruby Kumari, Tanusree Debbarman, Sobia Akram","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.052","url":null,"abstract":": Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition among parous women, badly affecting their life. They need a safe and consistent procedure that does anatomical correction and also improves their overall quality of life. Abdominal sacrocolpopexy and sacrohysteropexy are promising procedures for apical prolapse repair. Aim was to determine the effectiveness of the abdominal sacrocolpopexy /sacrohysteropexy with synthetic mesh for repair of vault and nulliparous prolapse respectively. The objectives were to describe the outcomes in the form of anatomical correction, symptomatic improvement and the complications in peri-operative and in follow up periods. This prospective observational study was carried out in the department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, at a tertiary care center. The present study included 22 women with vault prolapse (n=18) and nulliparous prolapse (n=4), underwent abdominal sacrocolpopexy /sacrohysteropexy respectively for 2 years from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2023 and follow up for 12 months. : Most of the women had preoperative apical prolapse in stages-3 (59%), mean age in abdominal sacrocolpopexy/ sacrohysteropexy group was 53.6 years and 26.5 years respectively. Perioperative complications were bladder injury (n=1), paralytic ileus (n=1), wound dehiscence (n=1) and UTI (n=1). In post-operative reassessment of pelvic organ prolapse, vault/uterus was well supported (100%), 100% symptomatic relief. During follow up dyspareunia (n=1), lower backache (n=1) were present, no mesh erosion and no recurrence of Pelvic organ prolapse observed. : Abdominal sacrocolpopexy/ sacrohysteropexy with synthetic mesh are safe and durable procedures for vault and nulliparous prolapse repair respectively.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"143 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140976601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shreya Ghanshyambhai Zinzuwadiya, Nimesh P Modi, Keshini S Dhande
{"title":"Management of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy in India: A review of current practices and challenges","authors":"Shreya Ghanshyambhai Zinzuwadiya, Nimesh P Modi, Keshini S Dhande","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.031","url":null,"abstract":"Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a major global health concern that can lead to difficulties for both the mother and the foetus, especially in pregnant women. The physiological demand of iron during pregnancy increases threefold to support fetoplacental development and maternal adaptation to pregnancy. This study aimed to identify gaps in current IDA management, limitations of conventional oral iron therapy, and the need for effective and well-tolerated treatments.The objective of this study was to understand the gap of current treatment options in IDA management, its limitations, and possible effective strategies for better management.A questionnaire-based opinion survey involving top gynecologists across India was conducted. The survey aimed to gather data on the challenges faced with conventional oral iron therapy, the desire for a change in oral iron salts, and the preference for novel oral iron prescriptions for their patients.Data obtained from the survey showed that 82% of gynecologists and obstetricians noticed challenges with conventional oral iron therapy. 86% wanted to change the oral iron salts, and 70% would like to prescribe novel oral iron for their patients. Ferric maltol, a novel form of chelated oral iron, was introduced as a potential solution for IDA management. It has been studied in various clinical indications, such as IDA associated with inflammatory bowel disease, chronic kidney disease, and pulmonary hypertension, showing significant improvements in hemoglobin and iron indices with good tolerability throughout treatment duration.The study results demonstrate that ferric maltol is a suitable and convenient treatment option for individuals seeking long-term, convenient, and well-tolerated management of IDA.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"83 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140973560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Sunder, Bessy Varghese, Haya Albuainain, Noora Bahzad, Reem Talal Almehzaa, Basma Darwish, N. Dayoub
{"title":"Obstetric outcome following bariatric surgery in kingdom of Bahrain","authors":"A. Sunder, Bessy Varghese, Haya Albuainain, Noora Bahzad, Reem Talal Almehzaa, Basma Darwish, N. Dayoub","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.042","url":null,"abstract":"Obesity has complications in relation to health as well as pregnancy. Bariatric surgeries gain interest among obese women to reduce the adverse obstetric outcomes. However, pregnancy post bariatric surgeries have benefits as well as risks. The study analyzed the effects of bariatric surgery on pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum period.This is a retrospective study conducted in Bahrain Defense Force Hospital from September 2019 till August 2020. The study included women in the reproductive age who had bariatric surgery before planning pregnancy and a control group of women who did not undergo the bariatric surgeries. Comparison of obstetric outcome was done between both groups. Data included demographic characteristics, method conceived, antenatal pathway, delivery process and postpartum period. Results were presented as odds-ratios (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and P-values. P values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.This analysis includes 2972 patients. 47 patients of them had undergone previous bariatric procedure. Patients with previous bariatric surgery were older 32.8vs 29.9 and interestingly heavier with BMI 34.5 vs 31.1. Patients with previous bariatric surgery had more antenatal complications 36% vs 18.5% (p=0.002). The most evident complication is gestational diabetes with 21.3% of patients who had bariatric surgery developed Gestational Diabetes Mellitus(GDM) during pregnancy compared to 8.9% of patients without the surgery (P=0.004). Both groups had similar start of labor, 1 stage of labor, 2 stage of labor, 3 stage of labor and prolonged 2 stage of labor. Caesarean section rate was similar at 42.6% vs 35.4% (p=0.31). After adjusting confounding factors, previous bariatric surgery increased length of stay in hospital more than 3 days with OR 2.3 95%CI (1.2-4.4) P=0.01.Our study concluded the antenatal complications, Gestational diabetes as well as postpartum length of stay are significantly increased in post bariatric pregnant women. However, labor process and fetal outcome did not show significant difference.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"129 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140977120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sree Supriya Muthaiyan Keerthivasan, K. M. Kundavi, Nithya Naaram
{"title":"Reactive leuco-thrombocytosis in a post splenectomized pregnant woman in labour: A case report","authors":"Sree Supriya Muthaiyan Keerthivasan, K. M. Kundavi, Nithya Naaram","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.059","url":null,"abstract":"Post-splenectomy diagnosis of infection based on WBC and platelet elevation is confounded by the fact that leucocytosis is a physiologic response to splenectomy, similar to the phenomenon of post-splenectomy platelet count elevation. Previous reports suggest that the WBC post-splenectomy in patients with sepsis is greater and more persistent than the WBC in patients without sepsis. However, specific values that can be used at the bedside to distinguish between a \"normal\" and \"pathologic\" WBC or platelet elevation are lacking. The clinician is often challenged to identify an infection in a post-splenectomy patient with an elevated WBC and prevent thrombotic events in case of thrombocytosis.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"126 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140977338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. T. Shenoy, Najah Ismail Kunju, Naseemabeevi Ahmed Khan, Sudhya P Puthanayil, Sangeetha Ambujakshan Ambujakshan
{"title":"The sequence of acrania–exencephaly–anencephaly (AEAS)- An infrequent case report","authors":"H. T. Shenoy, Najah Ismail Kunju, Naseemabeevi Ahmed Khan, Sudhya P Puthanayil, Sangeetha Ambujakshan Ambujakshan","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.058","url":null,"abstract":"Acrania–exencephaly–anencephaly sequence has an incidence of 3.6–5.4 for 10,000 live births and has been reported in literature. Exencephaly, described here is a defect of the neural tube which occurs due to the absence of closure of the neural fold. The main diagnostic ultrasound features include that are characterized by acrania, decreased size of cranial pole in comparison with the chest, irregular cranial surface, with increased amniotic fluid echogenicity due to the damaged brain tissue. Associated with amniotic band syndrome, Pentalogy of Cantrell, limb anomalies and ventral body wall defects. It is incompatible with life. Conducting programs training the budding neuro-sonographers about the knowledge in detection, diagnosis of NTD according to the Carnegie Classification is crucial to look forward in pathogenesis and application in the clinical scenario.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"62 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140972093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heera Shenoy Trivikrama, Remash K, Nirupama A Y, Naseemabeevi A, Swapnalakshmi Durvasula
{"title":"Is there any materno- foetal risks in mothers with gestational weight gain (WHO & IOM) based on their pre-pregnancy body mass indices? Our experience in a tertiary care teaching institution in North Kerala","authors":"Heera Shenoy Trivikrama, Remash K, Nirupama A Y, Naseemabeevi A, Swapnalakshmi Durvasula","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.033","url":null,"abstract":": This research was done to learn the impact of pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain (GWG) on subsequent risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes in a tertiary care teaching institution in North Kerala, India. A descriptive study in a tertiary care teaching institution in Kozhikode, North Kerala. : 296 singleton pregnant women with BMI categorised as per Asian Standards and adverse maternal outcomes were looked out for. Pregnant women were underweight (82.8%) achieved less than recommended weight during pregnancy as compared to 18.4% obese mothers. Mothers with high BMI gained more than recommended weight during pregnancy as compared to the underweight and normal weight woman. GDM was 3.03 times(p=0.019)and Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was 1.116 times more common in higher pre-pregnancy BMI mothers. In the present study, gestational weight gain had no impact on maternal anaemia, Gestational diabetes, Gestational hypertension, foetal growth restriction and rate of caesarean deliveries. A statistically significant positive correlation was obtained between pre-pregnancy BMI and baby weight, p<0.001. A statistically significant positive correlation was obtained between gestational weight gain and baby weight, p=0.005. Weight gain during pregnancy had no significant impact on maternal pregnancy outcomes and caesarean delivery.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140976374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Chandekar, Sushma Rakesh Shah, Monica George, Riya Vaghela
{"title":"A case of Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster- Hauser syndrome type I","authors":"A. Chandekar, Sushma Rakesh Shah, Monica George, Riya Vaghela","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.057","url":null,"abstract":"Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterised by absence of uterus and vagina. Ovaries and fallopian tubes are normal and functional. Its incidence is 1 in 4500-5000 female. Patients present with primary amenorrhea with normal external genitalia and development of secondary sexual characteristics, and 46XX karyotype. It is usually diagnosed by MRI, CT or transabdominal USG, with MRI being the gold standard.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140974008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence of intra-abdominal adhesions in patients undergoing repeat cesarean section: An observational retrospective study","authors":"T. Kiruthika, T. Jayanthy","doi":"10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.046","url":null,"abstract":": To study the prevalence of intraabdominal adhesion in repeat CS and evaluate the maternal and fetal outcome.: CS is a lifesaving procedure for the mother and fetus, but have multiple complications like adhesions, abdominal pain, prolonged duration of surgery, postoperative bleeding, and identification of these can help improve maternal and fetal outcome and care.: This retrospective study reviewed 70 pregnant women undergoing repeat CS. Data was tabulated and analyzed and adhesions were scored based on a system into dense and flimsy, and its dimensions. Chi Square test was used to observe association. P-value<0.05 was taken as significant.: Adhesions were noted in 30(42.9%) of the subjects and 40(57.1%) patients had no adhesions. Dense adhesions were noted in 19(27.1%) and flimsy in 11(15.7%) patients. Among those with adhesions – 6(20%) had atonic postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). No association was noted with fetal outcome. There was a statistically significant increase in duration of surgery in those with adhesions – 126.83 minutes +/- 19.85 than in those without adhesions – 82.35 minutes +/-12.82. Those patients with dense adhesions, the duration of surgery was – 132.63 minutes +/-21.88 and with flimsy adhesions – 116.82 minutes +/-82.: Repeat CS with adhesions increased the duration of surgery, increased the chances of PPH and had no statistically significant effect on neonatal outcome. Furthermore, duration of surgery was prolonged with dense adhesions. Further research can be done including post operative complications, details of prior CS and interpregnancy interval and thereby adhesion prevalence.","PeriodicalId":13288,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140974693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}