To determine the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxin (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO), anti-thyroglobulin (anti-TG) and renal iodine excretion (RIE) in first trimester pregnancy to estimate risk developing GDM these patients.The TSH, T3, T4, anti-TPO, anti-TG, RIE were retrospectively evaluated. A total 312 pregnant women included study (GDM (-) group n=240, (+) n=62). Diagnosis was made according recommendation American Diabetes Organization...

Abstract Objective The present study aimed to determine herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection during pregnancy, serologic status of symptomatic patients, and the frequency PCR culture positivity neonatal disease in an obstetric population. Materials methods Sera 1,690 women with genital lesions were tested for HSV IgM and/or IgG between 2008 2017. All patients evaluated by viral demonstrate infection. Results seropositivity was 73.8% (1245/1685) 28.6% (484/1690). number a positive 288,...

In our study, the frequency of sleep disturbances in pregnancy, reasons underlying low quality sleep, clinical factors, and effects on life were investigated.The study was planned as a prospective included 189 pregnant women. Clinical features, laboratory results, socio-demographic status, obstetric medical anamnesis evaluated. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Berlin Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, SF-36 quality-of-life questionnaire, restless leg...

Objective: There is a growing concern about the unfavorable effects of vitamin D deficiency in general population, including pregnant women, worldwide. The aim this study to evaluate effect severe maternal serum 25-OH levels on adverse pregnancy outcomes first trimester.Material and methods: Serum samples 86 women trimester were collected prospectively from May 2017 June 2017. analyzed by enzyme immunoassay method. Patients classified according as group 1 (n = 34) <10 ng/ml 2 52) >10 ng/ml....

Aim: To determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma in a tertiary referral center Turkey and to discuss benefits drawbacks routine antenatal screening. Materials methods: A serologic test for is free charge all pregnant women as part care at their first prenatal visit. The study was conducted between 2008 2017. Results: frequency IgG IgM seropositivity 22.3% 0.64%, respectively. Low avidity detected 142 patients 60 PCR tests were performed with no positive result. total 33 mothers low...

Objective: The study aims to investigate maternal serum thiol/disulfide homeostasis and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels of women who were submerged during labor. Material methods: Sixty-four pregnant enrolled in this study. Thirty-four the first stage labor 30 not. Native thiol, total disulfide, albumin, IMA, disulfide/native disulfide/total thiol native thiol/total concentrations measured demographic data obtained. Results: Cord blood pH, disulfide (disulfide/total thiol) × 100...

Abstract Aim To determine the seroprevalence of rubella in a tertiary referral center inAnkara,Turkey. Materials and methods A retrospective, cross-sectional study was performed from 2008 to 2017 at outpatient clinic Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training Research Hospital Ankara, Turkey. The included 94508 pregnant women patients were evaluated terms IgG IgM status, avidity amniotic fluid PCR testing if needed. Results Seropositivity for anti-rubella 89% 0.19% respectively. 175 with...

We aimed to predict subsequent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in the first trimester.Healthy pregnant women who were screened for GDM at 24-28 weeks and had FPG levels calculated during their antenatal visit less than 14 included this study.Of 2605 recruited study, 245 (9.4%) diagnosed with 24-28. The diagnostic accuracy predicting was 66.5, 78.4, 88.2 cutoff values of 87.5 mg/dl, 92 99.5 respectively.FPG which are within normoglycaemic range constitute...

We aimed to determine myo-inositol oxygenase (MIOX) activity in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).The insulin, HbA1c, and MIOX levels of 80 pregnant women were analysed after 75 g OGTT. Group I included patients with no risk factor for GDM, II: high III: GDM patients.Fasting plasma glucose Homeostatic Model Assessment Insulin Resistance index significantly higher cases (Group 3). Regarding the levels, recorded at 0-h 3 compared Groups 1 2. Significant alteration was found between 0- 2-h 2...

Water immersion and epidural analgesia are the most preferred pain relief methods during labor process. Adverse effects related to these methods, impact on labor, perception of is well studied in literature. We aimed investigate cord blood level copeptin, total serum oxidant (TOS), antioxidant (TAS), interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, oxytocin after with water immersion, analgesia, vaginal birth without relief.The study was conducted 102 healthy pregnant women admitted obstetric delivery unit for...

Objective: Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), especially intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), is associated with birth defects. However, there are few reports on hearing screening tests of these babies. We aimed to determine the association between ART and loss in newborns.Materials methods: This retrospective study examined 246 ICSI newborns 2013 2015. All patients conceived by ICSI. results babies.Results: A total 25 did not pass first test, including 17 transient evoked...

We aimed to show whether elastography can be analternative, although the Bishop score used in follow-up of labor induction success with oxytocin is a relative concept.This prospective case-control study includes 56 cases admitted tertiary maternity hospital for between March and June 2019. Cervical was applied patients before induction. Induction pregnant women who underwent accepted greater than 9. The were divided into two groups as successful (n=28) unsuccessful induction, their...

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the association between poor neonatal outcomes and BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) levels. We aimed predict need for an emergency cesarean prevent unnecessary interventions in cases complicated with meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF). Methods This designed as a case-control including three groups. Group A included pregnant women who underwent due fetal distress. B delivered vaginally. Groups had presence meconium fluid. C...

Objective: First trimester thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level is an important determiner of neonatal outcome. In this study we investigated the relationship between first-trimester TSH and fetal birthweight. Materials-Methods: First-trimester serum TSH, age, gravidity, parity, body mass index (BMI), gestational birth weight were analyzed. Patients divided two ways. The first division- group 1 with < 2.5 mU/l, 2 > mU/l). second 3 4 mU/l Results: included 302 patients. High levels are...

Objective: The purpose of the study was to establish validity abdominal evaluation lower uterine segment (LUS) thickness in patients having a previous cesarean section (CS) predicting rupture, and evaluate if there is any effect number surgeries on adverse maternal perinatal outcomes.&#x0D; Materials methods: A prospective case-control carried out between December 2017 June 2018 Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Education Research Hospital. 555 were classified into three groups; Group 1:...

Objective: We aimed to investigate the relationship between umblical coiling index and thiol/disulfide balance in SGA newborns compare with AGA newborns.&#x0D; Material Methods: Fetal umbilical cord serum samples were collected during labour homeostasis was measured. After birth, cords parameters examined including, length, number of coils, index.&#x0D; Results: Significant decrease native thiol, total a significant increase disulfide, disulfide/native thiol ratio disulfide/total ratios...

In 2011,the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics working group on menstrual disorders has introduced a new classification system called ''PALM-COEIN'' in the interest abnormal uterin bleeding (AUB).The aim study was to evaluate compare with former classical terminology for AUB.M Ma at te er ri ia al l an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : This retrospective performed Clinic Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health Care, Training Research Hospital Ankara, Turkey, between February 2015...

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to determine the frequency of etiologic factors that causes postmenopausal bleeding.STUDY DESIGN: For purpose, a total number 200 women with bleeding were included in study. Medical records regarding history, physical examination, and endometrium biopsy these cases retrospectively analyzed. The relevancy pathological results demographic determined.RESULTS: Most frequent histopathologic diagnosis established as endometrial atrophy, polyp, inadequate...

OBJECTIVE: Dinoprostone is a drug of choice in our daily practice for the induction labor. The aim study; to compare use oxytocin with dinoprostone (PGE2- Propess©) used term multiparous pregnant women ripen cervix.STUDY DESIGN: A total 507 patients were included study. Group A, consisted 262 pregnancy Bishop score ≤6 underwent labor vaginal insert containing 10-mg timed-release (Propess© -prostaglandin E2). B, 245 cases iv and was matched patient's age parity. following data recorded: age,...

Objective: Aim of the study is to determine incidence, indications, risk factors, results pathological investigations and outcomes peripartum hysterectomies in a tertiary referral center.Material Methods: We conducted retospective review 125 postpartum hysterectomy cases between 2009 2013.Hysterectomy Indications, way delivery, demographic data patients, complications pathologic eveluation were studied.Statistical analyses for vaginal delivery caesarean section was performed.Results: The...

Background Infections of hepatitis B, C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are serious health problems worldwide require more attentive different management strategies in the pregnancy because changes women concerns regarding fetuses. The study aims to determine prevalence these infections pregnancy. Methods Pregnant from our antenatal clinic who were tested for B (HB), C (HC) 2008 2018 recruited medical records. seropositivity was evaluated. Results rates HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV,...

ABS TRACTMesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is a rare but life-threatening complication of the postpartum period, especially when not associated with pre-existing risk factors thrombosis.We described woman who underwent an elective cesarean section and used low molecular weight heparin prophylaxis after operation.Ten days operation, she applied to hospital nonspecific complaints acute abdomen died due multiorgan dysfunction MVT splenic artery thrombosis.MVT in our case was most likely...