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Review Article: Comparison of laparoscopy and laparotomy for endometrial cancer

SOGC Guideline: The diagnosis and management of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics publishes articles on all aspects of basic and clinical research in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology and related subjects, with emphasis on matters of worldwide interest.

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The journal is the official publication of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).

Opinion and experience of Brazilian women regarding menstrual bleeding and use of combined oral contraceptives
30 January 2012
Maria Y. Makuch, Maria J. Duarte-Osis, Karla S. de Pádua, Carlos Petta, Luis Bahamondes
Abstract: Objective: To describe the opinion and experience of Brazilian women regarding menstruation and the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) to control monthly bleeding and induce amenorrh...
Community-driven impact of a newborn-focused behavioral intervention on maternal health in Shivgarh, India
27 January 2012
Vishwajeet Kumar, Aarti Kumar, Vinita Das, Neeraj M. Srivastava, Abdullah H. Baqui, Gary L. Darmstadt, Mathuram Santosham, for the Saksham Study Group
Abstract: Objective: To assess the effect on maternal health outcomes of a community-based behavior change management intervention for essential newborn care leading to a reduction in neonatal mortali...
Clinical evaluation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical surgery in the management of stage IB2–IIB cervical cancer
24 January 2012
Lin Gong, Jian-Yan Lou, Ping Wang, Jia-Wen Zhang, Hui Liu, Zhi-Lan Peng
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate clinical efficacy, toxicity, and survival outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed by radical surgery (RS) among patients with cervical cancer stage IB2–II...
Incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in Bahrain from 2002 to 2010
20 January 2012
Khalil E. Rajab, Abdulla A. Issa, Zuheir A. Hasan, Ebrahim Rajab, Ahmed A. Jaradat
Abstract: Objective: To determine the incidence and trends of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Bahrain from 2002 to 2010, and to investigate 2 possible risk factors within the affected populatio...
Prenatal care and basic emergency obstetric care services provided at primary healthcare facilities in rural Nigeria
20 January 2012
Ugo Okoli, Mohammed J. Abdullahi, Muhammad A. Pate, Isa S. Abubakar, Nonye Aniebue, Charles West
Abstract: Objective: To assess the availability of prenatal care and basic emergency obstetric care services at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in rural Nigeria. Methods: In total, 652 PHC facilit...

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