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Evaluation Of Retinal Thickness In Women Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Khaled Elghonemy, Marwa Zaky, Nissma M. Shaheen, Noha Khairat
Evaluation Of Retinal Thickness In Women Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, Khaled Elghonemy, Marwa Zaky, Nissma M. Shaheen, Noha Khairat
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives To evaluate the macular, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), and choroidal thickness alterations using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) in postmenopausal, pregnant, and nonpregnant women. Background The choroid, also known as the choroidea or choroid coat, is a part of the uvea, the vascular layer of the eye. It contains connective tissues and lies between the retina and the sclera. Patients and methods A comparative study was conducted that included 75 eyes of 75 healthy women in the period from March 2021 to December 2021. They were divided into three groups: (a) nonpregnant women, (b) pregnant women, and (c) …
Prophylactic Measure In Women With Early Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, And Hyperhomocysteinemia, Abd El-Hamid E. Shahin, Mohamed S. Gad, Samia M. Ghonim
Prophylactic Measure In Women With Early Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, And Hyperhomocysteinemia, Abd El-Hamid E. Shahin, Mohamed S. Gad, Samia M. Ghonim
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective This work aims to evaluate prophylactic measures against early recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperhomocysteinemia. Background PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in females; hyperhomocysteinemia is frequently associated with PCO. Mild-to-moderate hyperhomocysteinemia increases the risk of RPL through augmentation of hypercoagulable state of pregnancy and thrombosis in maternal and fetal circulation. Patients and methods The study was a randomized prospective comparative study. Patients in this study were 60 patients aged between 20 and 35 years with PCOS that was diagnosed according to the Rotterdam criteria if at least two of the …
Prevalence Of Female Sexual Dysfunction During Pregnancy, Al Shaimaa E. Eisa, Mohamed A. Gaber
Prevalence Of Female Sexual Dysfunction During Pregnancy, Al Shaimaa E. Eisa, Mohamed A. Gaber
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective This is to evaluate the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction during pregnancy in the Delta Region of Egypt using the female sexual function index questionnaire. Background Pregnancy is a physiological process that causes various anatomical and physiological changes in a pregnant woman; such changes may play a part in affecting her sexual behavior and activity. Despite the increasing number of epidemiologic studies, there are no sufficient data in the medical literature regarding the prevalence of sexual dysfunction during pregnancy in Egypt. Patients and methods A cohort study was conducted with 300 healthy pregnant women receiving routine antenatal care at …
Glutathione S-Transferase (Gstm1 And Gstt1) Polymorphisms' Relationship Between Glycemic Control Of Diabetic Mothers And Their Infants, Naglaa F. Barseem, Ragab M. Dawood, Shimaa F.N. Dawoud, Soheir S. Abou El-Ella
Glutathione S-Transferase (Gstm1 And Gstt1) Polymorphisms' Relationship Between Glycemic Control Of Diabetic Mothers And Their Infants, Naglaa F. Barseem, Ragab M. Dawood, Shimaa F.N. Dawoud, Soheir S. Abou El-Ella
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To evaluate the glutathione S-transferase genetic variants (GSTM1 and GSTT1) in pregnant mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the degree of glycemic control. Background Previous research has declared that GDM affects both the mother and the baby during pregnancy and in the long term. Patients and methods To reach the goal of this research, a case–control study was designed. A total of 80 pregnant women were divided into two groups: (a) patients group (40 patients had GDM during the third trimester of pregnancy) and (b) control group (40 apparently healthy pregnant women). All participants were subjected to detailed …
Effect Of Fetal Sex On Maternal Total Testosterone Level, Abdallah M. Attia, Mai A. El-Melegy, Thoria A. Omar
Effect Of Fetal Sex On Maternal Total Testosterone Level, Abdallah M. Attia, Mai A. El-Melegy, Thoria A. Omar
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To study the effect of fetal sex on maternal serum total testosterone level and its application for fetal sex determination. Background Our study has been made to find a prenatal sex determination test that is rapid, accurate, and can be performed in early pregnancy. Patients and methods This study was done on 66 pregnant healthy women (aged 18–35 years) in their second trimester of pregnancy (13–26 gestational weeks) as a case group and another 20 healthy nonpregnant women, age-matched as a control group. Those cases with a history of drug intake, chronic diseases, and history of previous operations were …
Predicting Successful Use Of Post-Placental Intrauterine Contraceptive Device By Ultrasound, Emad E. A. Soliman, Haitham A. Aboali, Mohamed A. Emarah, Sara E. Hasan
Predicting Successful Use Of Post-Placental Intrauterine Contraceptive Device By Ultrasound, Emad E. A. Soliman, Haitham A. Aboali, Mohamed A. Emarah, Sara E. Hasan
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective To assess the role of ultrasound in predicting the successful insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) immediately after delivery. Background Waiting until the 6-week postpartum visit to initiate a method of birth control puts women at risk for unintended pregnancy. Patients and methods A single experienced doctor measured the distance from each wall of the uterus to the body of the IUD and from the lower edge of the IUD to the internal cervical OS following delivery and again at 6 weeks following delivery in women who received a postpartum IUD and then compared in unsuccessful and successful cases …
Predictive Value Of C-Reactive Protein Level And Pregnancy Rate In Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle, Abd E. E. Shaheen, Alaa E. F. A. Elhalaby, Doha G. M. Hashish, Nabih I. El-Khouly
Predictive Value Of C-Reactive Protein Level And Pregnancy Rate In Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycle, Abd E. E. Shaheen, Alaa E. F. A. Elhalaby, Doha G. M. Hashish, Nabih I. El-Khouly
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim was to determine the possible relation between the maternal serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level and outcome of controlled ovarian stimulation and pregnancy rate in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Background Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation is apparently a key factor in the success of IVF embryo transfer. CRP is a sensitive marker in the inflammatory process rises following hormonal stimulation and does not have diurnal alterations but administration of exogenous estrogen increases its level. Materials and methods This prospective cohort study was conducted at the outpatient clinic in a Private Infertility Unit, Menoufia, Egypt, from …
Maternal Thyroid Function With Placental Hemodynamics And Their Effect On Fetal And Maternal Outcomes, Abdelhamed E. Shahin, Alaa Eldeen F. El Halaby, Amira M. Elsayed, Nasser K. Abd El Aal, Osama A. El-Kelany
Maternal Thyroid Function With Placental Hemodynamics And Their Effect On Fetal And Maternal Outcomes, Abdelhamed E. Shahin, Alaa Eldeen F. El Halaby, Amira M. Elsayed, Nasser K. Abd El Aal, Osama A. El-Kelany
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives To evaluate the relationship between maternal mild fluctuation in thyroid hormones not amounting to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and altered fetoplacental hemodynamic changes allowing early detection of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Background Suboptimal placental function is associated with preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. Studies suggested that thyroid hormones play a role in placental development through the effects on trophoblastic invasion. Patients and methods A prospective cohort study, included 123 healthy pregnant women recruited from the antenatal care in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, at Menoufia University Hospital and Damas Central Hospital, from October 2018 till August 2019. Free thyroxine (FT4) …
Role Of Serum Leptin As A Marker Of Severity Of Pre-Eclampsia, Ahmed N. Eissa, Amr S. El-Bagoury, Tarek M. Sayyed
Role Of Serum Leptin As A Marker Of Severity Of Pre-Eclampsia, Ahmed N. Eissa, Amr S. El-Bagoury, Tarek M. Sayyed
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of serum leptin level as a marker of severity of pre-eclampsia (PE). Background PE is a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy that is associated with high blood pressure and proteinuria and develops after 20 weeks of gestation. PE is a major contributor to maternal mortality, complicating 2–8% of pregnancies. Patients and methods This study was conducted at the outpatient clinic and obstetric departments of Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital from February 2016 to January 2017. This study included 95 pregnant women, among which 20 were diagnosed as having mild PE (group …
Evaluation Of Macular Changes During Pregnancy By Optical Coherence Tomography, Ahmed Abd Elhakiem Darrag, Hassan Gamal El Din Farahat, Motaz Fayez Elsawy
Evaluation Of Macular Changes During Pregnancy By Optical Coherence Tomography, Ahmed Abd Elhakiem Darrag, Hassan Gamal El Din Farahat, Motaz Fayez Elsawy
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate macular changes during pregnancy by optical coherence tomography (OCT). Background The study included pregnant female individuals during the three trimesters. Patients and methods This prospective cohort study was carried out from October 2015 to August 2017 on a total number of 52 eyes (26 right eyes and 26 left eyes) of pregnant women of noncomplicated pregnancy recruited from the outpatient ophthalmology clinic at Menoufia University Hospital and Mansoura Ophthalmology Hospital. The certificate approval number is 886. The study was subdivided into three groups: group 1 includes pregnant women during the third …
Assessment Of Circulating Endothelial Cells In Preeclamptic And Normotensive Pregnancies, Ahmed A. Sonbol, Bahaa El-Deen W. El-Aswad, Shymaa A. El Askary, Wael G. Al-Damaty, Waleed M. Fathy
Assessment Of Circulating Endothelial Cells In Preeclamptic And Normotensive Pregnancies, Ahmed A. Sonbol, Bahaa El-Deen W. El-Aswad, Shymaa A. El Askary, Wael G. Al-Damaty, Waleed M. Fathy
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim of this study was to assess the level of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in women with preeclampsia (PE) in comparison with normotensive healthy pregnant controls. Background PE is a medical disorder that may affect pregnant women after 20th week of gestation, and in this condition, the patients experience new-onset hypertension and new-onset proteinuria or organ dysfunctional. There is placental ischemia with systemic maternal endothelium dysfunction. CECs are mature cells that shed from the endothelium in various diseases associated with vessel damage, and they are characterized as being CD146+ and CD45− cells. Patients and methods …
Risky Pregnancy Among Women Attending A Rural, Family Healthcare Unit, Mohammed A. Omara, Mona A. Khattab, Nora A. Khalil, Omima A. Muhammed
Risky Pregnancy Among Women Attending A Rural, Family Healthcare Unit, Mohammed A. Omara, Mona A. Khattab, Nora A. Khalil, Omima A. Muhammed
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of high-risk pregnancy among women attending a rural, family healthcare unit to evaluate different risk factors for high-risk pregnancy. Background High-risk pregnancy is considered to be a major worldwide health problem with an increased risk of perinatal and maternal mortality. Although only 10–30% of the mothers seen in the antenatal period can be classified as high risk, they account for 70–80% of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Patients and methods The present study was cross-sectional study carried out in a rural village in El-Mehalla city in Gharbia governorate. It included …
Maternal Anemia With Pregnancy And Its Adverse Effects, Medhat E. Helmy, Nabih I. Elkhouly, Rania A. Ghalab
Maternal Anemia With Pregnancy And Its Adverse Effects, Medhat E. Helmy, Nabih I. Elkhouly, Rania A. Ghalab
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives This article reviews the different types of anemia with pregnancy and its adverse outcome for mother and fetus. Data summary Data sources: Data were obtained from Medline databases (PubMed, Medscape,) and literatures from 2008 until 2014. Study selection: Studies that enabled the investigation of the advancement of early diagnosis and management of different types of anemia were selected. Data extraction: In this review, data from published studies were manually extracted and summarized. Data synthesis: In this review, the data revealed that different types of anemia affect the mother, causing headache, fatigue, weakness, and depression. Outcomes …
Evaluation Of Cd40 Ligand In Normal Pregnancy And Preeclampsia, Emad F. Abd-Alhalim, Seham A. Khodeer, Shereen M. Abd-El Azeem Neweer, Wael G. El Damaty
Evaluation Of Cd40 Ligand In Normal Pregnancy And Preeclampsia, Emad F. Abd-Alhalim, Seham A. Khodeer, Shereen M. Abd-El Azeem Neweer, Wael G. El Damaty
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective: This study was carried out to assess the presence of an inflammatory response during preeclampsia by demonstrating the presence of the CD40 ligand in preeclamptic pregnancies compared with normal pregnancies. Background: Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder generally appearing after the 20th week of gestation. Worldwide, the incidence of preeclampsia is seen in 2–10% of pregnancies. WHO estimates the incidence of preeclampsia to be seven times higher in developing countries (2.8% of live births) than in developed countries (0.4%). It is characterized by hypertension, proteinuria, vascular abnormalities, and often intrauterine growth retardation. The only effective treatment is delivery of the …
Challenge Of Morbid Obesity In Obstetric Anesthesia, Ahmed Abdel-Raouf Metwally, Ashraf Magdy Eskandr, Ashraf Mohamed Mostafa, Noha Abd Allah Afify
Challenge Of Morbid Obesity In Obstetric Anesthesia, Ahmed Abdel-Raouf Metwally, Ashraf Magdy Eskandr, Ashraf Mohamed Mostafa, Noha Abd Allah Afify
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives To discuss the pathophysiology of morbid obesity in pregnant ladies and the anesthetic management of morbidly obese parturients. Background The association between obesity and pregnancy can result in further limitation of parturient physiological reserve. Indeed, maternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of delivery and postpartum complications. Conclusion Complete understanding of the physiology, pathophysiology, comorbidies and their implications for anesthesia and analgesia in morbidly obese parturients should lead to improvement of safety and anesthetic care. 2- Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Objective To determine the anesthetic and obstetric complications in morbidly obese parturient that had caesarean delivery. Data analysis was …