This document is a research study comparing the outcomes of elective induction of labor (IOL) at term versus spontaneous onset of labor (SOL). The study examines the maternal and perinatal outcomes of 75 mothers who underwent IOL compared to a control group of 75 mothers who had SOL. The results show that mothers who underwent…
This document is a research paper published in the Galle Medical Journal in March 2018. The study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding postpartum contraception among postnatal mothers. The research was conducted at Teaching Hospital Mahamodara in Galle, Sri Lanka, and involved 300 postnatal mothers. The findings reveal that the overall knowledge…
This document discusses a case of familial gestational spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (FGSOHS) due to a mutation in FSH receptors. It describes the symptoms and management of the syndrome and provides references for further reading.
This document is a research article that discusses the concept of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP and CR) among antenatal mothers. The study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge and practices on BP and CR among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Sri Lanka. The article presents the findings of the study,…
This document is a research paper that describes a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of three doses of oral misoprostol versus an intra-cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening in post-dated pregnancies. The study found that the oral misoprostol was more effective for cervical ripening and resulted in a higher rate of induction of…
This document is a research article published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The article discusses the use of thermal endometrial ablation (TEA) as an alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) due to endometrial pathology. The study aims to describe the effectiveness, complications, patient satisfaction, and cost…
This document is a case report discussing a rare case of a granular cell tumor (GCT) found on the mons pubis of the vulva in a 27-year-old woman. The report provides details about the patient’s history, physical examination findings, biopsy results, and treatment. It also includes a discussion on the characteristics of GCTs, their differential…
This document is a research article published in the Galle Medical Journal. The article compares two different techniques for closing the skin after a caesarean section: interrupted suturing and subcuticular suturing. The study aims to determine which technique leads to better wound outcomes and patient satisfaction. The researchers conducted a prospective comparison in 400 women…
This document is a research note published in BMC Research Notes in 2020. The study focuses on the implementation of the postpartum intrauterine device (PPIUD) in Sri Lanka. The authors aim to study the institutionalization of PPIUD services at a specific hospital and examine the feasibility, challenges, and barriers of implementation. The study analyzes data…
This document is a research article published in the Galle Medical Journal in September 2020. The article compares the maternal and fetal outcomes between adolescent and adult pregnancies. The study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka and included 100 adolescent mothers (aged 10-19 years) and 100 adult mothers (aged 20-35 years)…
