{"title":"Quality of life of postmenopausal women of Kaski district","authors":"D. Koirala, Nirupa Thapa, S. Shrestha","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29340","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To assess menopause specific quality of life of postmenopausal women. Method: This descriptive survey was carried out among postmenopausal women aged 40 to 60 years residing in a municipality of Kaski district of Nepal. Data was collected from 150 women meeting the criteria through face to face interview using a structured questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic items and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) scale. Results: Respondents’ mean age and SD was 52.83±4.19 years and their mean menopausal age and SD was 47.12±4.34 years. The most common menopausal symptom reported by the respondents was decrease in physical strength (82.70%) and the least frequent symptom was increase in facial hair (7.40%). The mean scores and SD of MENQOL for physical, psychosocial, sexual and vasomotor domains were 1.67±0.42, 1.46±0.42, 1.31±0.47 and 1.27±0.57 respectively. Significant differences were detected in vasomotor, psychosocial and physical domain score according to physical activity, living status and body mass index respectively (p=0.05). Conclusions: Based on findings, it is concluded that all the postmenopausal women tend to have at least one or more menopausal symptoms. Physical domain is the most affected domain of QOL among the postmenopausal women. The presence of menopausal symptoms affects the quality of life of women adversely that warrants focused teaching and counselling.","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"1 1","pages":"43-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84263651","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}
F. Akinlusi, T. Ottun, Y. Oshodi, Bilkees Oluwatoyin Seriki, F. D. Olalere, T. O. Kuye
{"title":"Female Urinary Incontinence: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Impact on the Quality of Life of Gynecological Clinic Attendees in Lagos, Nigeria","authors":"F. Akinlusi, T. Ottun, Y. Oshodi, Bilkees Oluwatoyin Seriki, F. D. Olalere, T. O. Kuye","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29338","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: To determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence, risk factors and impact on the quality of life in gynecological clinic attendees of a University Hospital. \u0000Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted amongst gynecological clinic attendees in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria from 1st February to 31st July 2017. Structured questionnaires were used to ascertain the presence of urinary incontinence. Socio-demographic and medical factors; impact on daily activities and treatment history were assessed. Women with and without urinary incontinence were compared. Univariate, bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. \u0000Results: There were 395 women of 25 - 67 years (mean age = 38.81±10.1). About 33% had experienced urinary incontinence in the previous 6 months with Urgency, Mixed and Stress urinary incontinence occurring in 18.0%, 7.6% and 7.3% respectively. Independent risk factors for urinary incontinence were age (odds ratio=0.49, 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.26 - 0.92, P =0.026), higher body mass index (odds ratio=1.92, 95% CI =1.53 - 3.00, P =0.004) and history of constipation (odds ratio=2.11, 95% CI =1.30 - 3.43, P =0.003). About 47% of those with urinary incontinence admitted to negative feelings like anxiety and depression; 45% had moderate to severe impact on their quality of life in all domains but only 27.7% sought help. \u0000Conclusions: Urinary incontinence is common and risk factors include older age, high body mass index and constipation. Despite its substantial impact on the quality of life, majority do not seek help. Addressing modifiable risks factors and improving treatment seeking behaviour will assist in reducing the prevalence of urinary incontinence. \u0000Keywords: female urinary incontinence; quality of life; risk factors; stress incontinence; urgency incontinence.","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76766428","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}
B. Sharma, G. Dangal, Bandana Khanal, Siddeshwar Angadi
{"title":"Management of COVID-19 Infected Patients in Pregnancy and Puerperium","authors":"B. Sharma, G. Dangal, Bandana Khanal, Siddeshwar Angadi","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29347","url":null,"abstract":"COVID-19 is a pandemic affecting every group of people Pregnancy itself is a partially immune compromised state, so chance of aggravation of symptom supposed to be more in pregnancy Prevention is the best way to get away from this disease Good hygiene, supportive care and possible mechanical ventilation for severe case are required There is no proven role of antibiotic, antiretroviral and steroids There is no proven vertical transmission Baby has to be kept in isolation and breast milk can be expressed and given to newborn Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, pregnancy","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"PP 1","pages":"76-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84172187","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":"Effect of inter-pregnancy interval on maternal and fetal outcome","authors":"Pravin Shrestha, Vibha Mahato, Smita Shrestha Karmacharya","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29343","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: To explore the impact of inter-pregnancy interval on maternal and fetal health Methods: Descriptive cross sectional study conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manipal Teaching hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. Inter-pregnancy interval (IPI) was calculated as the time elapsed between the woman’s last delivery and the date of last menstrual period for the present second or higher order birth. Intervals were taken in weeks and then converted to months. IPI were categorized as <18months, 18-23, 24-59, >59 months. Results: Among the 550 pregnancies studied, the majority (57%) of them had an IPI of more than 59 months. Long IPI of >59 months had increased risk of maternal complications like preeclampsia (12.4%), postdate pregnancy (10.8%), PROM (4.4%), oligohydramnios (3.8%), placenta previa (2.5%), gestational diabetes mellitus (2.2%), chronic hypertension (1.5%), abruptio placenta (0.3%), IUFD (0.6%) and overt DM (0.3%). Increased preterm birth was seen in IPI <18 months (25%). Short IPI had also increased risk of IUGR (8.3%) and anaemia. Adverse maternal outcome was least when IPI was between 18-23 months. Conclusions: IPI shorter than 18 months and longer than 59 months were associated with increased risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes.","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"19 1","pages":"58-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87213908","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":"Cesarean Section profile at a tertiary center","authors":"M. Shrestha, S. Shrestha","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29345","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To determine the incidence and indication of caesarean section. Method: It is a retrospective cross sectional study conducted at Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital for three months. The data was retrieved from the medical record of operation theatre. Results: During the study period, 31.1% (1,592 out of 5,120) of women underwent caesarean section. Eighty eight percent (n-1,402) of them were emergency caesarean section while 12 % were elective (n-190). Majority of the women (70.3%) belonged to 20-29 years and half of them were primigravida. Around 89.2% caesarean sections were performed at 37-42 weeks of gestation. The four leading indications were fetal distress (31.5%), previous caesarean section (19.7%), cephalo -pelvic disproportion (13.4%) and abnormal presentation (7.9%). Conclusions: In this study, incidence of caesarean section is more than WHO recommendation. It may be mainly due to the referral of complicated cases from the periphery of the country.","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"32 1","pages":"68-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76922939","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. Upadhyay, B. Acharya, A. Kunwar, Kabir Tiwari, S. Shrestha, H. Pradhan, G. Dangal
{"title":"Endourological Management of Iatrogenic Ureterovaginal Fistula following Obstetric and Gynecological Surgeries at Tertiary Referral Center","authors":"A. Upadhyay, B. Acharya, A. Kunwar, Kabir Tiwari, S. Shrestha, H. Pradhan, G. Dangal","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29344","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: To evaluate the outcome of endourological management of iatrogenic ureterovaginal fistula caused by gynecological and obstetric surgeries. \u0000Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of uretorovaginal fistula (UVF) patients who underwent UVF management with endourology technique from February 2014 to November 2019. All data were taken from fistula database. All non-obstetric/gynaecological cases and open surgical procedures leading to UVF were excluded. Diagnostic evaluation by cystoscopy and ureterorenoscopy; and use of guide wire, C-arm and DJ stent were recorded. Three to six months post-operative follow up status was also recorded. \u0000Results: There were 14 cases managed by retrograde DJ stenting. Both hysterectomy (n=10) and Cesarean Sections (n=4) were the past surgeries. Diagnosis was made by history, methylene blue test, cystoscopy, intravenous urography and CT urogram. Treatment was retrograde DJ stenting. All of them had unilateral distal ureteric injury close to vesicoureteric junction leading to ureterovaginal fistula. All were continent at the end. \u0000Conclusions: Endourological approach with retrograde DJ stenting had successful outcome in iatrogenic UVF. \u0000Keywords: double J stent, endourological technique, iatrogenic ureterovaginal fistula, ureterorenoscope.","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77356208","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":"Sirenomelia in Dicephalic parapagus twins discordant for anencephaly and spina bifida.","authors":"Tripti Shrestha, G. Baral, Nesuma Sedhain","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29349","url":null,"abstract":"An extremely rare case of sirenomelia in dicephalic parapagus twins discordant for anencephaly and spina bifida that was diagnosed after birth is presented. High incidence of congenital anomalies both with sirenomelia and parapagus twins independently make the prognosis much worse, with additional neural tube defect rendering it almost incompatible with life. Termination of pregnancy is advised when diagnosed in utero. \u0000Key words: anencephaly, dicephalic parapagus, spina bifida, sirenomelia","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86877455","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":"Analysis of Pap smears in a cytopathology lab of a teaching hospital","authors":"R. Baral","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29346","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: This study was done to find out age wise distribution pattern, cellular abnormality and adequacy of Pap smears. \u0000Methods: A retrospective study of 470 Pap smears based on laboratory record was done from September 2019 to April 2020 at B and C Medical College Teaching Hospital, Birtamod, Jhapa, Nepal. Descriptive analysis performed using MS Excel and SPSS 16. \u0000Results: Out of 470 analyzable data 2.55% had abnormal cytology, all high-grade lesions were in 30-49 age group and 0.21% were detected as carcinoma. Mean age of women was 39.2±10.5 years. Age distribution follows the normal Gaussian curve. Age group of 30-60 years consists of four-fifth (75.5%, n=355) and Two-third of cases (66.4%, n=312) were of age group 30-49 years. \u0000Conclusions: Pap samples were normally distributed by age. Test requisition forms lack adequate clinical information. Even the inadequately sampled Pap smears were satisfactory for evaluation. \u0000Keywords: cancer, cervix, intraepithelial lesion, Pap smear, screening","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"117 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79391001","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":"Second trimester abortion service at a provincial public hospital","authors":"R. Pandit, Murari Thakur","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29342","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: To determine the demographic and clinical profile of clients receiving second trimester abortion service at a provincial hospital. \u0000Methods: This is a retrospective study of second trimester abortion service provided at Provincial Public Hospital Janakpurdham at southern part of Nepal from 2014 to 2017. Data were collected from hospital record and analysis performed using MS Excel. \u0000Result: There were 144 cases who received second trimester abortion service in four years. Annual clients’ number linearly increased from 16 to 54. Nearby people were the maximum clients. Majority (85%) were multiparous and of early second trimester (12-15 weeks, 71%). Common indication recorded was mental health (83%) but lacks verification. Intervention method was combined (56%) and contraception of choice was DMPA (44%). \u0000Conclusion: Demand of second trimester service is increasing every year. Indication of abortion needs to be scientifically verifiable. Injectable hormonal contraception is preferred by clients. \u0000Keywords: abortion, client profile, second trimester","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72788916","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}
Sarita Sitaula, A. Agrawal, A. Thakur, T. Manandhar, Babauram Dixit Thapa, Jibanath Dhamala
{"title":"Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy: A Life Threatening Condition","authors":"Sarita Sitaula, A. Agrawal, A. Thakur, T. Manandhar, Babauram Dixit Thapa, Jibanath Dhamala","doi":"10.3126/njog.v15i1.29348","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3126/njog.v15i1.29348","url":null,"abstract":"Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare but catastrophic disease affecting women in pregnancy. It usually occurs in the third trimester or post-partum period. Delay in diagnosis is associated with morbid complications with high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of 24 years old female at 38 weeks period of gestation who presented with jaundice, vomiting for 3 days and deranged liver function test. She was diagnosed as acute fatty liver of pregnancy and was delivered by instrumental delivery but required cesarean hysterectomy due to postpartum hemorrhage. She started improving with supportive care and discharged after 4 weeks of hospital stay.","PeriodicalId":30234,"journal":{"name":"Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology","volume":"1 1","pages":"79-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83104492","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}