<b><i>Background:</i></b> To compare the efficiency of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with those exercise and acetaminophen for treatment pregnancy-related low back pain (LBP) during third trimester pregnancy. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This prospective study included 79 subjects (≥32 gestational weeks) visual analog scale (VAS) scores ≥5. Participants were divided randomly into a control group (n = 21) three groups [exercise...

To evaluate whether hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects first-trimester maternal serum PAPP-A and free β-hCG levels.An observational study was conducted in 115 cases of HG 110 control pregnancies who attended the prenatal screening program between January 2006 July 2010.Maternal TSH levels were lower T4, transaminases (ALT, AST) higher complicated with compared controls (p < 0.05 for all). In cases, median values significantly respect to normal (1.2 vs 1.0 MoM; p = 0.009). Similarly, 1.3 MoM...

Background. To determine the effectiveness of a population‐based risk factor scoring to decrease unnecessary testing for diagnosis gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods. We formed over five, which questions maternal age, body mass index and first‐degree relatives with mellitus, prior macrosomic fetus adverse outcome during previous pregnancies. All participants underwent 50‐g glucose challenge test (GCT) followed by 100‐g oral tolerence (OGTT). opened GCT envelope if participant had...

To investigate hepcidin levels in each trimester and their association with other haematological variables inflammation markers during normal pregnancy among low-risk pregnant women rural Turkey.The series comprised 103 healthy Turkish primigravida a pregnancy. Blood samples were obtained at 11-14, 24-28 30-34 weeks of gestation. Haemoglobin, hematocrit, red cell indices, white blood count, platelet iron status indicators (plasma iron, transferrin, ferritin binding capacity), serum hepcidin,...

Introduction: Subcutaneous abdominal fat thickness (SCFT) is important for predisposition to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.Our aim was evaluate maternal SCFT changes (such as insulin resistance high inflammatory markers) during pregnancy.Material methods: A total of 92 pregnant women between 24-28 weeks gestation were enrolled in the study.The measured by ultrasonography patients divided into 2 groups according body mass index (BMI).Groups compared with each other oral glucose...

This study was performed to compare clinical and endocrine features ultrasonographic data of adolescent (≤ 18 years old) adult (≥ 19 patients with ultrasound-diagnosed polycystic ovaries (PCOs) in our Reproductive Endocrinology outpatient clinic. The group included 35 PCO while 125 were the group. Hirsutism present 64.7% 49.6% Menstrual irregularities detected as oligomenorrhea (42.8%), amenorrhea (20%) irregular but normal cycles (17.4%o) group; figures for 46.4, 8.8 23.2%, respectively....

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of maternal serum interleukin 6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and white blood cell (WBC) count for prediction preterm labor length admission-to-delivery interval in patients with labor. Methods: Maternal IL-6, CRP WBC were prospectively determined eighty-two 21 controls. Data was analyzed study control groups, assessment clinical laboratory risk factors group. Results: IL-6 significantly higher group than The associated highest percent...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate relationship between ovarian volume (OV) and mean platelet (MPV) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Hormonal parameters lipid profile cases, their OV were also assessed. Bilateral 210 newly diagnosed PCOS patients 100 healthy non-hirsute measured by ultrasonography. Blood samples obtained for full blood count, hormone levels profiles. It found that MPV increased gradually as increased. This implies a higher risk hypercoagulability...

The aim of the study was to investigate presence possible markers in prediction polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-related metabolic alterations and cardiovascular events adolescent PCOS cases also applicability anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels for diagnosis PCOS.In this cross-sectional study, a total 75 non-obese women (adolescent group, n = 25; adult control 25) were included. Measurements copeptin, pentraxin 3 (PTX3), AMH serum performed.Serum PTX3 echocardiographic indices not...

Inversion of the uterus is an extremely rare complication non-puerperal period and commonly caused by benign submucous, especially fundal, leiomyomas. A case a totally inverted cervix due to prolapsed huge cervical leiomyoma mimicking chronic uterine inversion in perimenopausal woman presented.A 52-year-old was admitted our clinic with ulcerated, necrotic, infected swollen mass. Gynecologic history revealed that she advised myomectomy because her myoma 2 years ago but refused have operation...

Problems regarding bowel elimination are quite common in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.To determine constipation risk before the surgery, during postoperative period, and factors affecting elimination.This is a cross-sectional study. It was conducted general surgery ward of university hospital Zonguldak, Turkey between January 2013 May 2013. A total 107 were included study, who selected by convenience sampling. Constipation Risk Assessment Scale (CRAS), patient information form,...

Abstract Background: Misoprostol fails to induce labour in 5–20% of women at term. Aim: To analyse possible predictors unsuccessful induction with 50 µg vaginal misoprostol and effectiveness the safety intracervical Foley catheter application failures. Methods: An observational study was conducted on 1030 singleton, live fetuses, vertex presentation, &gt; 34 weeks gestation Bishop score &lt; 5. Induction repeated every 6 h attempted. Women without regular uterine contractions cervical...