Hysteroscopy and contraception
The Essure method is the only available hysteroscopic sterilisation method. A 4-cm device is placed in the fallopian tubes, which then induces an inflammatory reaction that causes occlusion. The method…
Hysteroscopy and heavy menstrual bleeding (to cover TCRE and second-generation endometrial ablation)
Endometrial resection and ablation are an intermediate treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). Many women do not like the continuous use of hormones, nor do they prefer a rigorous treatment…
Hysteroscopy and the treatment of uterine fibroids
Fibroids or (leio)myomas are benign tumours that very commonly derive from smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. They are the most common indication for a hysterectomy. However, in women desirous…
Hysteroscopy and treatment of uterine polyps
This article summarizes and analyzes the salient topics on the diagnosis and management of endometrial polyps, focusing on the role of the hysteroscopy. Noninvasive investigations such as transvaginal ultrasonography, with or…
The role of hysteroscopy in diagnosis of menstrual disorders
Menstrual disorders affect up to 30% of women of reproductive age, and they can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Hysteroscopy is frequently used to assess and…
Training for Emergency Obstetric Conditions – Multiple Choice Questions for Vol. 29, No. 8
1. Which of the following is true/false with regard to the Kirkpatrick model of programme evaluation? a) The Kirkpatrick model is a statistical programme evaluation package. b) Kirkpatrick’s model of…
Hysteroscopy – Multiple Choice Answers for Vol. 29, No. 7
1. a) T b) F c) F d) T e) F Type I submucosal fibroids indeed have more than 50% of their volume protruding into the uterine cavity. Resection of…
Measuring quality of maternity care
Health-care organisations are required to monitor and measure the quality of their maternity services, but measuring quality is complex, and no universal consensus exists on how best to measure it….
The role of insurers in maternity safety
Adverse events in maternity care are frequently avoidable and litigation costs for maternity care are rising for many health services across the world. Whilst families for whom this injury was…
Impact of training on emergency resuscitation skills: Impact on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5
Although significant progress has been made towards Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4 and 5 targets, maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain unacceptably high in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The…
