1.Change in ovarian reserve after treatment of endometrioma
Munkhbayar Ch ; Amarjargal O ; Munkhbayarlakh S ; Yanjinsuren D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;191(1):26-31
Background:
Endometriosis is a condition in which cells in the endometrium, layer of tissue normally covers uterine
cavity, which grows outside to ovaries and other pelvic organs [1-4]. That may happen chronic pelvic
pain, adhesion and pelvic organs dysfunction which leads to infertility later life [1-4]. In worldwide,
19-45 aged women have endometriosis, which is counted for 176 million, from 44% women have
ovarian endometrioma [5]. In our country, 56% women received laparoscopic surgery due to ovarian
cysts, which is diagnosed endometrioma. In recent years, ovarian endometriosis treated by synthetic
progestin, gonadotropin analogues, combined contraceptive pills, intra-uterine device containing with
progestin, and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs and laparoscopic surgeries [6, 7]. Serum antimullerian hormone (AMH) is key marker to define ovarian reserve, which correlates ovarian number of antral follicle counts [6, 7].
Material and Methods:
We studied 129 patients who has diagnosed with ovarian endometrioma, aged 20-46 years, using
case-control study design. There are 4 groups with medication and surgeries.
Approval for the study was obtained from the review board and the ethics committee of MNUMS. All
the recruited patients provided their informed written consents.
Results:
When treatment groups were compared, level of AMH before synthetic progestin therapy was 3.48±0.9
and after it 3.41±1.0 (p-0.456), and that was before non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs 3.68±0.8 and
after it 3.11±0.8 ng/ml (p-0.212). Before laparoscopic surgeries for severe endometrioma, average
level of AMH was 2.3±1.8ng/ml for synthetic progestin therapy group and it was 1.68±0.2ng/ml (p-0.007) after surgical peeling of endometrioma. For patients of 4th group who had not taking oral
synthetic progestin before laparoscopic surgeries average level of AMH was 3.11±1.88 ng/ml before
surgery and it became 2.21±0.28 ng/ml (p-0.005). Level of СА-125 marker was before medical
therapy for group 1 was 37,9±5,25 IU/ml and after therapy - 20,6±2,03 IU/ml. For group 2 it was
69,9±9,79IU/ml and 35.1±6.76 IU/ml respectively. Average level for group 4 before surgical treatment
it was 96.6±36.6 IU/ml, and after surgery became 25.71±2.96 IU/ml, and that for group 3 was before
surgery 102±29.1 IU/ml and decreased after surgery to 29.2±4.15 IU/ml.
There are significant reduction of pain in patients who received synthetic progestin (p=0.001) groups.
Serum AMH were 3.48±0.9 before treatment and 3.41±1.0 after treatment respectively (p=0.456).
Prior treatment of laparoscopic surgery with progestin 3 months, it decreases abdominal lower
pain (p=0.001) and dysmenorrhea (p=0.001). Serum AMH level were 3.11±1.8 before surgery and
2.21±0.2 after surgery,respectively, (p=0.005).
Conclusion
1. There were little decrease in level of antimullerian hormone and less risk for ovarian reserve when
mild endometrioma was treated with synthetic progestin and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs in
two groups.
When severe and middle degree of endometrioma was treated with laparoscopic surgery there were
significant decrease of antimullerian hormone, but it was less in group that had synthetic progestin
therapy before surgery and it was more effective that surgical therapy without preparation.
2. Comparison of Serum level of СА-125, marker of ovarian tumor, was decreased less in group of
non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, and was decreased more or it was more effective.
2.Health-related quality of life and employment status of liver transplant recipients
Amarjargal Ts ; Sergelen O ; Gantugs Yu
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;87(3):176-183
Background:
Individuals requiring liver transplantation began receiving this
procedure in Mongolia in 2011, following initial treatments abroad in 2004. As
survival rates of post-liver transplant continue to improve, it is imperative to
understand the factors influencing the quality of life for patients during these
years and to explore modifiable determinants. The interplay between socioeconomic
and environmental factors significantly impacts social and personal
development, as evidenced by quality of life metrics. Research indicates that
6% of liver transplant recipients are classified as unable to work based on activity
and international disability assessments, while 23% to 61% of recipients
achieve full employment following liver transplantation treatment. However,
there is a notable lack of studies examining the physical, psychological, and
social well-being of patients post-liver transplant in Mongolia. This study aims
to address this gap and provide insights into the overall health status of these
individuals.
Aim:
Examining quality of life and employment status following liver transplantation
treatment
Materials and Methods:
A descriptive study design and questionnaire method
were used to collect data from 144 cases of individuals who underwent liver
transplantation. The study was based on the SF-36 Health Survey, categorized
into eight domains, with scores calculated according to predefined criteria.
Results:
Among the 144 cases included in the study, 81 (56.3%) were male
and 63 (43.8%) were female. By age group, 120 (83.3%) were between 19
and 60 years old, representing the working-age population, while 24 (16.7%)
were over 60 years old. Post-liver transplant employment status revealed
significant differences, with 41 (28.5%) employed full-time, 19 (13.2%) parttime,
and 84 (58.3%) unemployed or receiving disability benefits (p=0.024).
Among these, 62 (43%) expressed a desire to work, 17 (12%) did not wish to
work, and 65 (45%) were uncertain, showing no statistically significant differences
(p=0.173). When calculating the quality of life assessment, the physical
function index was 63.52±25.32 for working patients and 52.90±25.75
for non-working patients (p=0.018), and the psychological status index was
64.94±14.53 for working patients and 53.63±17.87 for non-working patients
(p<0.001), and there was a statistically significant difference.
Conclusion
Health-related quality of life in people who are employed after
liver transplantation is high, and overall physical function and overall psychological
well-being improve year after year.
3.Hormonal and lipid profile in infertility women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Algirmaa N ; Amarjargal O ; Battulga G ; Altaisaikhan Kh ; Munkhtsetseg D ; Bolorchimeg B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;194(4):17-24
Introduction:
PCOS prevalence is 5-10 percent among reproductive age women in worldwide. It is caused by
imbalance of sex hormones which ultimately leads to menstrual irregularities, infertility, anovulation
and other metabolic disturbances. Most women with chronic anovulation is caused by polycystic
ovary syndrome [PCOS] The Rotterdam criteria is useful diagnostic tool for PCOS. In Mongolia
there is almost no study on PCOS related infertility and there are increasing trend infertility among
reproductive aged women with PCOS, lead us to conduct the study.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to estimate incidence of PCOS and to study clinical and biochemical
characteristics of PCOS among infertility women.
Material and Methods:
We used the cross-sectional and case control study designs. Total 1334 infertility women enrolled
in this study. The study was conducted after approval from the Ethical and research review board of
the hospital, and written informed consent was taken from all the women. Among 114 women with
PCOS were found by Rotterdam’s criteria at the Infertility and reproductive department, National
Center for Maternal and Child Health, between December, 2018 - 2019. Total of 43 females with
PCOS were screened among 1334 infertile women. All parameters were assessed either with ELISA
in 43 infertile PCOS women and 17 age matched apparently healthy controls diagnosed according
to Rotterdam consensus. IDF diagnostic criteria for MS was used. The PCOS patients divided into
following groups: (1) with MS ( n=42) and (2) without MS (n=72).
Results:
The main age, body mass index (BMI), and duration of infertility were 28.7±4.1 years, 27.3±5.2 kg/
m² and 4.4±3.1y, respectively. Among patients 57.9% of them have oligomenorrhea, 22.8% with
amenorrhea, primary infertility 57.0% and 51.9% with hirsutism and acne 50.8%. As a result of
hormone assays were LH 9.3±3.5mIU/ml, LH/FSH 1.6 ±0.83 [0.1-3.6], AMH 6.1ng/ml ±3.6 /2.9-21.0/.
The prevalence of MS was 36.8%. The variables including age (30.9±4.9), body mass (75.9±11.6kg)
and also some metabolic parameters which is hypertension (133.6/88.4±13.6 mm Hg), WC (94.1±8.6
cm) and high triglyceride (1.8±1.0 mmol/l) were observed in MS group compared to without MS group.
Conclusion
Among 1334 women with infertility, the incidence of PCOS 8.7% (116), close to the prevalence in
other countries. Considering the diagnose was confirmed of three criteria by the Rotterdam criteria.
We found out that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 35.3% among infertility women with
PCOS. Age, BMI, WC, amenorrhea, acne and acanthosis nigricans, were highly related to metabolic
syndrome.
4.Quality Assurance of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit - A Single Center Study
Sarantuya Ts ; Amarjargal B ; Tungalag B ; Khishgee D ; Amarmend T ; Delgertsog T ; Amarjargal E ; Sarantuya G ; Gan-Orshikh L ; Enkhjargal B ; Sarantsatsral D ; Burentungalag A ; Nandintsetseg B ; Tserendolgor Ts ; Sattgul Sh ; Javzanpagma E ; Suvdantsetseg B ; Khashchuluun O ; Ouynkhishig N ; Munkhtuya E ; Uranchimeg M ; Oyuntungalag L ; Myadagmaa B ; Bat-Erdene I ; Batgombo N ; Saranbaatar A
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;86(2):165-170
Background:
Accreditation of healthcare institutions serves as a fundamental mechanism for ensuring patient safety
and validating the quality of medical services provided to the population. At Intermed Hospital, a quality measurement
system for healthcare services has been established since 2015, encompassing 126 quality indicators at both institutional
and departmental levels. This system facilitates continuous quality improvement efforts. In this context, quality indicators
specific to the endoscopy department play a pivotal role in objectively assessing the quality of endoscopic services.
Aim:
To assess the quality indicators in gastrointestinal endoscopy unit.
Materials and Methods:
A retrospective single-center study was conducted by collecting data from the Intermed hospital’s
electronic information systems which included HIS and PACS and Quality and Safety Department’s Database and the results
were processed using the SPSS software. Ethical approval was granted by the Intermed hospital’s Scientific research
committee. The quality of endoscopic services in the Intermed hospital was assessed based on: a) the average values of
four quality indicators measured monthly; b) sample survey data from five categories of quality indicators.
Results :
Between 2016 and 2024, the quality indicators of the endoscopy unit measured as the level of early warning
score evaluations for patients was 95.97%±3.33, the level of cases where peripheral blood oxygen saturation decreased
during sedation was 1.54%±3.78, the level of cases where patients experienced paradoxiical response during sedation was
5.82%±1.75, surveillance culturing level for validation of endoscopy reprocessing was 11.6%. The endoscopic documentation
quality by peer review showed 95.7-100%, the colonoscopy quality indicators were followings as adenoma
detection rate: 24.5% Cecal intubation rate: 99.1%, 95.2%, Colonoscope withdrawal average time: 13.28±10.62 minutes,
Bowel preparation quality (Boston Scale): 89.3% 95.7%), patient discharge from the recovery room, Average discharge
time post-procedure: With propofol alone: 30.92 minutes; With propofol and fentanyl combined: 31.52 minutes, The intermediate
risk was 0.28% by the TROOPS evaluation during procedural sedation.
Conclusion
The quality benchmark levels for these endoscopic units, as determined by a single-center study, can be
effectively implemented by benchmark endoscopy centers to enhance their quality and safety operations.