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Katarzyna Jalinik

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[Genetic amniocentesis in the II Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Medical University of Warsaw].

OBJECTIVE: Characteristic of patients, indications, outcomes and complications of genetic amniocentesis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 420 women who underwent genetics amniocentesis from January 1999 to 2001. It was done by ultrasound-guided insertion of a 22-gauge needle from 12 to 19 week's gestation. From 9 ml to 24 ml of amniotic fluid were removed for cytogenic analysis. RESULTS: The mean maternal age was 37.6 +/- 4 years. The mean gestational age of amniocentesis was 14.2 +/- 1.2 weeks. 416 (99%) women were in singleton pregnancy, 3 (0.7%) in twin pregnancy and one (0.2%) in triplet pregnancy. The most common indication for amniocentesis was maternal age over 35 years (366 cases - 87%). Chromosomal abnormalities were identified in 23 cases (5.5%). Any neural tube defects were observed. In 6 (1.4%) cases the cell culture of amniotic fluid was unsuccessful and procedure was repeated. 2 (0.4%) women lost pregnancy during 7 days after procedure. 4 patients (0.9%) had amniotic fluid leakage, of which no ended in fetal loss. 1 (0.2%) had pain in hypogastrium after amniocentesis, all delivered at term. CONCLUSIONS: The pregnancy loss rate in women who underwent genetics amniocentesis was 0.4%. The most common indication for genetic amniocentesis was maternal age over 35 years. Chromosomal abnormalities were detected in 5.4% of the fetuses.

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[Curettage immediately after delivery].

The purpose of the study was to compare indications for curettage directly after delivery with histologic findings. Only in 51% there was a histologic confirmation of placental or membrane tissue. Residences indications of the suspected retained placenta were wrong in 70% cases. The curetting of 75% of the patients experiencing post partum bleeding revealed no fragments of placental or membrane tissue.

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[Sexuality in pregnant women].

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of pregnancy on women's sexuality. The studies were conducted using questionnaires to interview 120 women from 35 weeks' of gestation or just after the delivery. There were no medical contraindications for sexual intercourse in pregnancy in this group. More than half of respondents reported a decrease in libido during gestation. A reduction in coital frequency, oral intercourse, gratification of coitus, caress of breasts or genitals and erotic dreams occurred during pregnancy. Lateral position was mainly used during coitus in pregnancy. Most of women didn't discuss the problems of sexual activity in pregnancy with their obstetricians.

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[Effectiveness of cervical cerclage and pessary in the treatment of isthmo-cervical insufficiency].

The aim of this study was comparison of gestation, labour, puerperium and condition of newborns in women with cervical incompetence treated with cerclage or pessary. The interval from treatment to delivery was longer in women with pessary. In women who had cervical cerclage tocolysis was applied more frequently. Among patients with pessary kolpitis was found more often. Gestational age at delivery, the way of a labour, condition of newborns and complications during puerperium didn't differ significantly between both groups.

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[Genetic amniocentesis--characteristic of patients, indications, outcomes, complications].

The indications, outcomes and complications of genetic amniocentesis in a group of 358 women were undeped. The most frequent indication for amniocentesis was maternal age over 35 years. Chromosomal abnormalities were identified in 21 cases (5.8%)--most of them were chromosomal inversions. There were no neural tube defects. In 6 (1.6%) cases the cell culture of amniotic fluid was unsuccessful. The level of alpha-fetoprotein was lower in fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities. 2 (0.5%) patients lost pregnancy after procedure, 4 (1.1%) had amniotic fluid leakage and 1 (0.2%) had pain in hypogastrium after amniocentesis.

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