BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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The burden and determinants of dysmenorrhoea: a population-based survey of 2262 women in Goa, India.
To describe the prevalence and determinants of dysmenorrhoea, the most common menstrual complaint, in a community in India. ⋯ The burden of dysmenorrhoea is greater than any other gynaecological complaint, and is associated with significant impact. Social disadvantage, co-morbidity with other somatic syndromes and reproductive factors are determinants of this complaint.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A comparison of intrapartum automated fetal electrocardiography and conventional cardiotocography--a randomised controlled study.
To examine whether intrapartum monitoring by means of automatic ST analysis (STAN) of fetal electrocardiography could reduce the rate of neonatal acidemia and the rate of operative intervention during labour, compared with monitoring by means of cardiotocography (CTG). ⋯ Intrapartum fetal monitoring by means of automatic STAN did not improve the neonatal outcome or decrease the caesarean section rate. However, the need for FBS during labour was lower in the STAN group.
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To determine whether mode of delivery is associated with the endocrine stress response in mother and child. ⋯ The mode of delivery and analgesia used during birth are associated with maternal and fetal endocrine stress responses.