Biomedical subjects

A W Olatinwo

Publications and source records attributed to A W Olatinwo.

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Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD): socio-demographic characteristics of acceptors, acceptability and effectiveness in a teaching hospital in Nigeria.

This paper reports the socio-demographic characteristics of acceptors and their experience with intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Family Planning Clinic between January 1st, 1992 and December 31st, 1992. A total of 1,483 new contraceptive acceptors were seen at the Family Planning Clinic during the period of study of which 822 (55.4%) were first segment IUCD acceptors. The results (net cumulative rates) were expressed as percentage during the period of study. The rates were as follows: accidental pregnancy 1.3%, expulsion 5.1%, continuation 61.4%. The events leading to termination of IUCD use include; medical reasons 6.8%, planning pregnancy 5.2% and unspecified reasons 5.2%. It is concluded that IUCD is a safe and effective contraceptive with a high acceptability. The acceptability of IUCD can be increased by health education, good clinical management, sympathetic counselling, careful client selection, careful insertion, and regular follow-up with quick access to medical care.

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Anovulatory infertility: a report of four cases and literature review.

Four cases of anovulatory/dysovulatory infertility encountered in Ilorin, Nigeria are presented and the literature extensively reviewed on the up-to-date management of this aspect of infertility. All the patients had bilateral tubal patency on hysterosalpingography (HSG) and their husbands had normal seminal fluid analysis. The first case, 30 years of age, had hyperprolactinaemia with galactorrhoea, treated with bromocriptine given 2.5 mg twice daily. Another case, aged 27 years, had polycystic ovarian syndrome with hyperprolactinaemia but no galactorrhea This was treated with clomiphene citrate 100 mg daily. The third case, 34 years old, had hypothyroidism with hyperprolactinaemia and galactorrhea and was treated with thyroxine. The last case, aged 32 years, had hyperprolactinaemia and was treated with bromocriptine and clomiphene citrate. None of the patients had demonstrable pituitary adenoma. After the appropriate treatment, ovulatory menses were restored in all the patients; two have been pregnant, while the other two have not yet achieved pregnancy but have having regular ovulatory menses. All the patients are Nigerians.

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Obesity--an overview.

Obesity or being overweight, often resulting from overfeeding, has become a problem of public health magnitude not only in the developed countries but also in the developing countries. The literature has been extensively reviewed to give an overview of the health problems associated with this disorder. Some of these health hazards include hypertension, stroke, coronary (ischaemic) heart disease, diabetes mellitus, premature death, increased risk of cancer and at surgery. The causes, the types, the mode of assessment of the degree of obesity and the various methods of managing obesity with particular emphasis on dieting, exercise and the possible use of drugs (anorexiants) as well as surgery, as adjuncts, have been considered.

Appetite Depressants↗