Introduction: Induction of labour (IOL) is a relatively common procedure in the present obstetrics practice. Decision is made by obstetricians when the extra uterine life is more favourable for the baby than intrauterine ...

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of PHMM on cervical cytology screening. Method: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study. PHMM attached to the MOH division in Galle district were interviewed ...

Granular cell tumors are uncommon, usually benign, soft tissue neoplasms of neural origin. They occur throughout the body; vulval involvement is uncommon and labium majus is the commonest site in vulva. Complete surgical ...

Introduction: Improving postpartum contraceptive use is an important programmatic strategy to improve the health and well-being of women, newborns and children in a country. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, ...

Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a global issue in the world and it is an increasing trend. It is known that adolescent pregnancies have major health consequences for their babies and mothers. Objective: To compare ...

Postnatal care of the woman and her newborn baby, is the weakest and the most neglected component of reproductive health care. As the first day of the postpartum period carries the highest risk of adverse outcomes for the ...

Objectives: To evaluate rectal diclofenac sodium in the relief of perineal pain after trauma during childbirth. Design: A randomized , double blind trial. Setting: The obstetric department (ward 21) , ...

Introduction: Caesarean section is the most common surgical procedure performed in the world. A vast majority of the procedures are carried out with Pfannenstiel incision. Different techniques and materials are used to ...

Objectives To compare three doses of oral misoprostol 50µg four hourly versus an intra- cervical Foley catheter for 24 hours, for pre-induction cervical ripening. Methods Primary investigator blinded, randomized ...