3.The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Pushing through changing times.
Jose Mario C. Espino Jr. ; Glaiza S. de Guzman
Acta Medica Philippina 2024;58(11):7-12
The establishment of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology can be traced back to the foundation of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, then called the Philippine Medical School. Obstetrics was originally a separate department, whereas Gynecology was part of the Department of Surgery. This article highlights the Department's history, evolution, and fresh beginnings as it responds to the changing needs of the country.
Obstetrics
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Gynecology
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Schools, Medical
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Philippines
4.The increasing role of ultrasound in OB‑GYN practice: Present and future applications
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023;47(5):229-232
An ultrasound examination is undoubtedly one of the most commonly performed procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This technology has been an important development in the diagnosis and management of many common disorders in obstetrics and gynecology. By reviewing its history, we appreciate how much it has revolutionized our clinical practice.
Gynecology
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Pregnancy
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Technology
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Female
6.Investigation and influencing factors on pelvic floor muscle strength of 929 adult females in gynecological outpatient department.
Hong Mei ZHU ; Lei GAO ; Bing XIE ; Wei JIAO ; Xiu Li SUN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023;58(5):351-358
Objective: To investigate the present situation of pelvic floor muscle strength, and to analyze the factors affecting pelvic floor muscle strength. Methods: The data of patients who were admitted into the general outpatient department of gynecology, Peking University People's Hospital from October 2021 to April 2022 were collected, and the patients who met the exclusion criteria were included in this cross sectional study. The patient's age, height, weight, education level, defecation way and defecation time, birth history, maximum newborn birth weight, occupational physical activity, sedentary time, menopause, family history and disease history were recorded by questionnaire. Morphological indexes such as waist circumference, abdomen circumference and hip circumference were measured with tape measure. Handgrip strength level was measured with grip strength instrument. After performing routine gynecological examinations, the pelvic floor muscle strength was evaluated by palpation with modified Oxford grading scale (MOS). MOS grade>3 was taken as normal group and ≤3 as decreased group. Binary logistic regression was used to investigate the related factors of deceased pelvic floor muscle strength. Results: A total of 929 patients were included in the study, and the average MOS grade was 2.8±1.2. By univariate analysis, birth history, menopausal time, defecation time, handgrip strength level, waist circumference and abdominal circumference were related to the decrease of pelvic floor muscle strength (all P<0.05). By binary logistic regression analysis, the level of handgrip strength (OR=0.913, 95%CI: 0.883-0.945; P<0.001) was correlated with normal pelvic floor muscle strength; waist circumference (OR=1.025, 95%CI: 1.005-1.046; P=0.016), birth history (OR=2.224, 95%CI: 1.570-3.149; P<0.001), sedentary time> 8 hours (OR=2.073, 95%CI: 1.198-3.587; P=0.009) were associated with the decrease of pelvic floor muscle strength. Conclusions: The level of handgrip strength is related to the normal pelvic floor muscle strength of females, while the waist circumference, birth history and sedentary time>8 hours are related to the decrease of pelvic floor muscle strength of females. In order to prevent the decrease of pelvic floor muscle strength, it is necessary to carry out relevant health education, enhance exercise, improve the overall strength level, reduce daily sedentary time, maintain symmetry, and carry out comprehensive overall intervention to improve pelvic floor muscle function.
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Gynecology
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Hand Strength
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Muscle Contraction/physiology*
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Muscle Strength/physiology*
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Outpatients
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Pelvic Floor/physiology*
7.Surgery in gynecology.
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023;58(7):481-484
8.Discussion on the status quo and solutions to the prevention and control of birth defects among primary obstetricians and gynecologists in the era of molecular genetic testing.
Xijing LIU ; Shanling LIU ; He WANG ; Lingling SUN ; Tianlun LI ; Ting HU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2023;40(12):1447-1450
Birth defects are an important factor for the quality of newborn population. With the development of molecular genetic technology, an increasing number of genetic disorders leading to birth defects can now be detected. The lack of the knowledge for the basics and clinical applications of molecular genetic techniques have emerged as a shortcoming for primary care physicians who have formed the first tier prevention for birth defects. Currently, government has paid more attention to the above problems and formulated more training programs for primary obstetricians and gynecologists, e.g., "Prenatal Screening and Prenatal Diagnosis Post Training Program", "National Birth Defects Training Program", "National Primary Obstetrician Training Program". To some extent, such programs have met the urgent need for birth defect prevention in primary hospitals. But at the same time, some problems have also emerged. For instance, the knowledge for birth defects among primary obstetricians and gynecologists is poor, and there is lack of young personnel. This article has aimed to discuss the strategies to systematically improve the ability for preventing birth defects among primary care physicians by analyzing the obstacles and challenges for primary obstetricians and gynecologists in the era of molecular genetic testing.
Female
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Pregnancy
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Infant, Newborn
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Humans
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Gynecology
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Obstetrics
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Gynecologists
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Obstetricians
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Molecular Biology
9.Guiding significance of "disease-syndrome-symptom" mode in FU Qing-zhu's Obstetrics and Gynecology (FU Qing-zhu Nyu Ke) for dealing with ovulation disorder infertility caused by hyperprolactinemia.
Xiao-Qian LIU ; Kun MA ; Xiao-Yu ZHANG ; Yun-Dong YIN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2022;47(6):1694-1699
This paper discussed the guiding significance of "disease-syndrome-symptom" mode in FU Qing-zhu's Obstetrics and Gynecology(FU Qing-zhu Nyu Ke) for dealing with ovulation disorder infertility caused by hyperprolactinemia(HPRL). FU Qing-zhu's Obstetrics and Gynecology(FU Qing-zhu Nyu Ke) concentrates on the disease entities, main symptoms, pathogenesis, and syndrome differentiation, based on which the prescriptions are prescribed. This reflects the "disease-syndrome-symptom" mode, with the core lying in the "combination of disease with syndrome". The contained Discussion on Menstruation Regulation(Tiao Jing Pian) and Discussion on Getting Pregnant(Zhong Zi Pian) have important reference significance for later doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of inferti-lity, and many prescriptions are still in use due to good effects. It is believed in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) that HPRL results from kidney deficiency and liver depression, among which kidney deficiency is the main cause. Liver depression accelerates the onset of HPRL, so the kidney-tonifying and liver-soothing herbs were mainly selected. The "disease-syndrome-symptom" mode in FU Qing-zhu's Obstetrics and Gynecology(FU Qing-zhu Nyu Ke) sheds enlightenment on the diagnosis and treatment of ovulation infertility caused by HPRL, in that it is not confined to disease entity and syndrome type. The integration of "disease-syndrome-symptom" highlights the main complaint of patients and emphasizes the main pathogenesis, thus giving full play to the overall advantage of syndrome differentiation. For multiple diseases in FU Qing-zhu's Obstetrics and Gynecology(FU Qing-zhu Nyu Ke) such as infertility due to liver depression, infertility due to obesity, delayed menstruation, and irregular menstruation, although the typical lactation symptom of HPRL is not mentioned, the medication can still be determined according to the chief complaint, syndrome type, and symptoms and signs, making up for the defects of excessive reliance on serum biochemical indicators in modern Chinese medicine. We should learn its diagnosis and treatment thoughts of paying attention to liver, spleen, kidney, and heart, holism, and strengthening body resistance to eliminate pathogenic factors.
Female
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Gynecology
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Humans
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Hyperprolactinemia/drug therapy*
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Infertility
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Obstetrics
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Ovulation
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Pregnancy
10.High-risk human papillomavirus testing as a primary screening for cervical cancer: position statement by the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Tae Wook KONG ; Miseon KIM ; Young Han KIM ; Yong Beom KIM ; Jayeon KIM ; Jae Weon KIM ; Mi Hye PARK ; Joo Hyun PARK ; Jeong Ho RHEE ; Myong Cheol LIM ; Joon Seok HONG
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2020;31(1):31-
Gynecology and the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology support the following scientific facts:• Compared to cytology, hrHPV screening has higher sensitivity and detects more cases of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.• Qualified hrHPV testing can be considered as an alternative primary screening for cervical cancer to the current cytology method.• The starting age of primary hrHPV screening should not be before 25 years because of possible overtreatment in this age, which has a high human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence but rarely progresses to cancer. The screening interval should be no sooner than every 3 years and no longer than every 5 years.• Before the introduction of hrHPV screening in Korea, research into comparative effectiveness of primary hrHPV screening for cervical cancer should be conducted to determine the appropriate HPV assay, starting age, and screening interval.]]>
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
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Early Detection of Cancer
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Gynecology
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Human Papillomavirus DNA Tests
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Humans
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Korea
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Mass Screening
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Medical Overuse
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Methods
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Obstetrics
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Prevalence
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms


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