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OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a reduction in bone mass and deterioration of microarchitecture to a level at which fragility fractures occur. Osteoporisis (OP) is the commonest bone disease. Over 90% of OP sufferers are elderly white women. Ageing is associated with an |
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Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseIt is well accepted that the younger, sexually active patient is the one at risk especially if there is a history of multiple partners. Thus the older patient in a stable relationship is less likely to become infected. Similarly, sexually transmitted dise |
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Pre-menstrual SyndromePMS encompasses as many as 150 different symptoms, although no woman experiences them all.When one considers how common the symptoms of PMS are in "technologically advanced" cultures, (somewhere between 60% and 80% of all menstruating women between the ag |
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Preterm LabourPreterm birth is the singlemost important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in both first and third world situations, accounting for about 70% of neonatal deaths |
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Preterm Premature Rupture of MembranesThis term and its abbreviation should not be confused with prolonged rupture of the membranes which implies that the membranes have been ruptured for longer than 24 hours whether labour has commenced or not and applies at any gestation. About 75% of all w |
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Recurrent Abortion (Miscarriage)A rational history, clinical examination and special investigations will promptly show whether a reasonable condition is likely to be present. The causes can be maternal, placental or fetal. However, in 15% of cases no cause is ever found |
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Rhesus Iso-immunisationThe occurrence of perinatal deaths or serious morbidity due to Rhesus iso-immunisation has become less frequent over the past 3 decades. The accessibility and widespread use of anti-D immunoglobulin (anti-D lg) is the single most important factor contribu |
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Termination of PregnancyAbortion is a worldwide practice and has been performed by man throughout recorded history. Today it is practiced in countries both where it is legal and illegal. It is estimated that 33 million legal abortions are performed worldwide each year. The World |
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