Cesarean section (CS) is a common surgical intervention used to manage complications during childbirth, yet perceptions about it vary widely among pregnant women. This study explores the perceptions of CS among pregnant women attending Madonna Catholic Hospital, Umuahia, Abia Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1292
Cornual ectopic pregnancy is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition, accounting for only 2–4% of all ectopic pregnancies. Its diagnosis is often delayed due to non-specific symptoms and its deceptive sonographic appearance, which can mimic an intrauterine gestation. We...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1291
Background: Maternal care refers to the care provided to patients during the perinatal period. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), all women should remain admitted for at least 24 hours after birth. However, there is no consensus on the appropriate length of stay (L...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1290
Aims: To identify the prevalence and predictors of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and compare sexual functioning across different reproductive phases. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Government primary healthcare clinics in Kuala Langat district, Mala...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1289
Background: Prophylactic salpingectomy is increasingly performed during hysterectomy to reduce epithelial ovarian cancer risk, based on evidence that high-grade serous carcinomas may originate from fallopian tube epithelium. However, concerns exist about potential impacts on ovar...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1288
Aims: The present study evaluates the factors associated with female infertility. This is a prospective observational study of 100 woman in reproductive age group with complaints of primary and secondary infertility. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Durat...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1287
Background: Infertility is a global health issue affecting women of childbearing age. It can manifest as primary infertility, and both forms pose emotional, social, and psychological challenges, making the exploration of coping strategies crucial. Objective: This study aimed to a...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1286
Introduction: Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and its functions and processes. Reproductive health services encompass a range o...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1285
Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy is a frequent gynaecological emergency, particularly in cases of sudden rupture, and remains the primary cause of maternal death during the first trimester, contributing to approximately 10%–15% of all maternal fatalities. Prompt and precise diagno...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1284
Background: Pre-eclampsia is a life-threatening high blood pressure disorder which usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy affecting both the mother and the unborn child. Globally, it is estimated that over 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,00 fetal deaths occur annually due to...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1282
Ayodele A. Adelakun, Precious E. Bankole, Isaac O. Adediji, Adedeji D. Atere, Olatunde A. Olayanju, Peace I. Olawoore, Mercy A. Ade-Ige, John O. Imaralu, Paul O. Adepoju & Adeolu S. Oluremi·Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2025
Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a condition of intractable vomiting during pregnancy, leading to fluid, electrolyte and acid–base imbalance, nutritional deficiency and weight loss. Leptin is known to regulate appetite, but its association with oxidative stress and in...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1283
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oxidative stress are both microbiological and biochemical conditions (respectively) that are common in pregnancy. Their existence in pregnancy possess serious concerns to the detriment of the pregnant woman and fetus if left unmanaged. Hence, t...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1281
Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality remain unacceptably high in low-resource settings. Early recognition of clinical deterioration is essential to prevent adverse maternal outcomes. The Modified Early Obstetric Warning Score(MEOWS) is a bedside tool designed to detect ph...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1280
Background: Uterine leiomyomas are among the most frequently encountered benign tumors in women of reproductive age. Although typically well-characterized on imaging, degenerative changes can alter their appearance and occasionally mimic more sinister or rare pathologies. One suc...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1279
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting many women globally, presenting symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, infertility, obesity, insulin resistance, and psychological issues like anxiety and depression. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1278