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Miranda J, Miller S, Alfieri N, Lalonde A, Ivan-Ortiz E, Hanson C, Steinholt M, Palshetkar N, Suharjono H, Gebhardt S, Dossou JP, Pascali-Bonaro D, Jacobsson B, Okong P. Global health systems strengthening: FIGO's strategic view on reducing maternal and newborn mortality worldwide. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 165:849-859. [PMID: 38651311 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To demonstrate that successful health systems strengthening (HSS) projects have addressed disparities and inequities in maternal and perinatal care in low-income countries. METHODS A comprehensive literature review covered the period between 1980 and 2022, focusing on successful HSS interventions within health systems' seven core components that improved maternal and perinatal care. RESULTS The findings highlight the importance of integrating quality interventions into robust health systems, as this has been shown to reduce maternal and newborn mortality. However, several challenges, including service delivery gaps, poor data use, and funding deficits, continue to hinder the delivery of quality care. To improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, a comprehensive HSS strategy is essential, which should include infrastructure enhancement, workforce skill development, access to essential medicines, and active community engagement. CONCLUSION Effective health systems, leadership, and community engagement are crucial for a comprehensive HSS approach to catalyze progress toward universal health coverage and global improvements in maternal and newborn health.
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- Jezid Miranda
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Grupo de Investigación en Cuidado Intensivo y Obstetricia (GRICIO), Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
- Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar y Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Paolo Hospital Medical School, University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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- FIGO International Childbirth Initiative and Working Group, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
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- Public Health Sciences - Global Health - Health Systems and Policy, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Helgeland Hospital Trust, Sandnessjøen, Norway
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Patil Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Humaine et en Démographie, Cotonou, Benin
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- International Childbirth Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker, River Vale, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Domain of Health Data and Digitalization, Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St Francis Hospital Nsambya, Kampala City, Uganda
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Palshetkar N. O-231 Is there a role for medical management of fibroids in infertile patients? Hum Reprod 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac106.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Uterine Fibroids are one of the most common benign uterine tumors. 33% of women with fibroids will be symptomatic. Surgical treatment has usually been the treatment of choice. However, the medical management of fibroids is a less explored territory. Evidence suggests that progesterone pathways play a crucial role in the path physiology of uterine fibroids. Selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs) such as ulipristal acetate (UPA) may be used. There have been many RCTs suggesting the use of UPA. Medical management can reduce the morbidity of surgery and also help preserve fertility as well. Therefore having a new tool in every gynecologist's bag opens up novel strategies for the management of uterine fibroids.
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Palshetkar N, Purandare A, Mehta H, Palshetkar R. Effectiveness and Safety of Camylofin in Augmentation of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2021; 70:425-439. [PMID: 33417640 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-020-01343-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness and safety of camylofin compared with other antispasmodics (drotaverine, hyoscine, valethamate, phloroglucinol, and meperidine) in labor augmentation. A systematic literature search until March 27, 2018, was performed, and data on the cervical dilatation rate (CDR) and duration of stages of labor reported in 39 eligible articles were analyzed using a random-effects model. CDR was significantly higher (0.38 cm/h, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.10 to 0.67, p = 0.007), and the duration of the first stage of labor was significantly shorter (- 41.21 minutes, 95% CI, - 77.19 to - 5.22, p = 0.02) in women receiving camylofin than those receiving other antispasmodics for labor augmentation. CDR was significantly higher with camylofin compared with valethamate (0.6 cm/h, 95% CI 0.4 to 0.9, p < 0.0001) and hyoscine (20 mg) (0.5 cm/h, 95% CI 0.1 to 0.8, p = 0.02). The duration of the first stage of labor was significantly shorter with camylofin compared with hyoscine (20 mg) (- 59.9 min, 95% CI, - 117.9 to - 1.8, p = 0.04). However, CDR and the duration of first stage of labor were not statistically different between camylofin and drotaverine groups. The percentage of women having nausea and vomiting, cervical/vaginal tear, and postpartum hemorrhage were comparable with all antispasmodics, whereas tachycardia was least reported in women receiving camylofin (3, 2.07%) than those receiving other antispasmodics. This meta-analysis demonstrated the benefit of camylofin in labor augmentation with a faster CDR and reduction in the active first stage of labor in Indian women.
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- Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Purandare Hospital, 31/C Dr. N A Purandare Marg, Chowpatty Seaface, Mumbai, 400007 India
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- Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Talreja D, Gupta C, Pai H, Palshetkar N, Shah R. Comparative Analysis of Surgically Retrieved Sperms in Cases of Obstructive and Nonobstructive Azoospermia Treated for Infertility. J Hum Reprod Sci 2020; 13:201-208. [PMID: 33311906 PMCID: PMC7727882 DOI: 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_41_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Azoospermia is a highly evolving subject in the last few decades. In the past, use of donor sperm was the only option providing a realistic chance of conception for couples affected by azoospermia. Introduction of sperm retrieval techniques and assisted reproductive technologies, especially intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), has provided these men a chance to father their genetically own child and changed the management approach significantly. Objective The objective was to compare the sperm retrieval rate (SRR) and ICSI outcomes of surgically retrieved sperms in cases of obstructive and nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) as well as to evaluate the efficacy of sperm retrieval techniques. Materials and Methods A total of sixty azoospermic patients were included in the study. The patients were divided between OA (16) and NOA groups (44). A retrospective outcome analysis was done on SRR and ICSI results among them. Results The overall SRR in patients with NOA and OA was 47.7% and 100%, respectively (P < 0.001). On subgroup analysis, higher serum follicle-stimulating hormone has shown significantly decreased sperm retrieval. The size of testes was not found to be related to sperm retrieval. Fertilization and embryo formation rate were found to be higher in OA cases in comparison to those of NOA cases. Clinical pregnancy rate showed no significant difference. Conclusion Various sperm retrieval techniques can provide new dimensions for successful ICSI and managing azoospermia patients. Although SRRs as well as ICSI outcomes are lower in NOA patients than patients with OA, still they are potentially fertile. A systematic approach especially in patients with NOA is an important step. Microdissection testicular sperm extraction is an attractive option for NOA patients in order to increase the chances of successful sperm retrieval.
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- Deepa Talreja
- Bloom IVF Center, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Urology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Bloom IVF Center, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Bloom IVF Center, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Urology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Talreja D, Gupta C, Pai H, Palshetkar N. Oocyte Vitrification: A Comparative Analysis Between Fresh and Cryopreserved Oocytes in an Oocyte Donation Program. FandR 2020. [DOI: 10.1142/s2661318220500024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Oocyte Cryopreservation has become an important part of infertility treatment for various reasons such as fertility preservation in women going for oncological treatment; in oocyte donation cycles; in eliminating several religious, ethical, and legal concerns of embryo freezing and in women who wish to delay childbirth. The newer ”vitrification” technique for freezing has further improved the success rates for actual conception than the earlier method of slow freezing. A successful oocyte freezing program can help in establishment of oocyte banks, which would help to provide compatible oocytes immediately, thus would eliminate the several problems of fresh donor cycles. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, total 60 oocyte donation cycles were included (38 were fresh and 22 were vitrified oocytes cycle, respectively). After a thorough screening, controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for donors was performed using flexible antagonist protocol. All mature oocytes were allocated into “vitrified oocytes” and “fresh oocytes” groups. Vitrification technique using Cryotop method was used for oocyte freezing. Both clinical and laboratory outcomes of vitrified and fresh oocytes in donor cycles were compared. Results: A total of 600 oocytes (226 “vitrified oocytes” and 374 fresh oocytes), were studied. After warming 218 oocytes survived resulting in survival rate of 96.4%. Fertilization rate and embryo formation rate was 86.2% and 93.6%, respectively. Results of frozen-thawed oocyte donor cycles were compared with fresh donation cycles. For fresh oocyte group, fertilization rate and embryo formation rate was 83.4% and 92.6%, respectively. On comparing clinical outcomes, clinical pregnancy rate was 60.5% in fresh group and 63.6% in vitrified group. Conclusions: Both clinical and laboratory results obtained in the study suggest that oocyte cryopreservation can be performed with reproducible success, thus vitrification technique can be provided as a useful tool for achieving highly successful outcomes in an oocyte donor program.
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Pai H, Pai R, Palshetkar N. I256 Role of hysteroscopy in infertility. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)60256-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND There have been numerous advances in the area of assisted reproduction. Among the various reasons of implantation failure, intrauterine lesions play an important role. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study is to evaluate the role of hysteroscopy prior to any assisted reproductive technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS It is a retrospective study of 292 women who attended our infertility clinic over a period of 18 months, who had a variable number of failed IVF cycles previously. RESULTS Out of the 292 women studied, in 74 women, that is 25%, intrauterine pathology was detected, which when rectified by hysteroscopy, gave a considerable increase in pregnancy rate. CONCLUSION According to this study it can be concluded that evaluating the uterine cavity is an important step before any assisted reproductive procedures.
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- BLOOM IVF and ICSI Center, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- BLOOM IVF and ICSI Center, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India
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