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Community-based trial of screening for Chlamydia trachomatis to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease: the POPI (prevention of pelvic infection) trial. [PDF]

, 2008
BACKGROUND: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is common and can lead to tubal factor infertility, ectopic pregnancy or chronic pelvic pain. Despite major UK government investment in the National Chlamydia Screening Programme, evidence of benefit remains ...
Atherton, H, Simms Ian, Simms, Ian, Pippa Oakeshott, Taylor-Robinson, David, Adamma Aghaizu, Kerry Sally, Oakeshott Pippa, Hay Phillip, Ian Simms, Kerry, S, Aghaizu, A, Taylor-Robinson David, Aghaizu, Adamma, Kerry, Sally M., Hay, Sima, Hay Sima, Aghaizu Adamma, Taylor-Robinson, D, Hay, Phillip, David Taylor-Robinson, Oakeshott, Pippa, Helen Atherton, Oakeshott, P, Hay, S, Atherton Helen, Atherton, Helen, Kerry, Sally, Hay, P, Sima Hay, Simms, I, Phillip Hay, Sally Kerry   +32 more
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Human papillomavirus testing by self-sampling: assessment of accuracy in an unsupervised clinical setting

, 2007
Objectives: To compare the performance and acceptability of unsupervised self-sampling with clinician sampling for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types for the first time in a UK screening setting.
Austin, Janet, Cuzick, Jack, Waller, Jo, Szarewski, Anne, Altman, Douglas G, Cadman, L, Cuzick, J, Wardle, Jane, Londesborough, P, Altman, DG, Szarewski, A, Mallett, S, Mallett, Susan, Waller, J, Austin, J, Wardle, J, Cadman, Louise, Londesborough, Philip   +17 more
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Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Sensoril, an aqueous root and leaf extract of ashwagandha showed no evidence of mutagenicity in the in vitro Ames assay, was negative in the in vitro micronucleus, in vivo mammalian bone marrow chromosome aberration assays, and was well tolerated in the rat at up to 4000 mg/kg BW/day when administered orally for a period of 90 days. The data from these
Mukesh Summan, Candace L. Doepker, Gregory P. Brorby   +2 more
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The bacteriological interpretation of vaginal smears [PDF]

Journal of Hygiene, 1948
1. The genus Corynebacterium is common in the vagina. In direct smears forms with exaggerated curvature and staining Gram-negatively may easily be mistaken for vibrios.2. Attention is drawn to the not infrequent presence of Gram-negative cocci in direct vaginal smears. From these cases Diplococcus crassus, a commensal member of the genus Neisseria, has
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A Diagnostic Study Using STARD Platform on Liquid-Based Cytology in Cervical Smear and Its Positivity Rate among Females with Abnormal Vaginal Conditions Attending a Tertiary Care Center

Journal of Cytology
Background: Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is a newer method of preparing cervical cell samples. This technique involves collecting cells in a liquid fixative and preparing and evaluating them.
Mohd Afzal, Abhishek Sharma, Vikas Tiwari, Jaishree Karnwal Tiwari   +3 more
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Finding Mr. Right: Housing Quality Affects Male Mouse Attractiveness to Females, With Implications for Conservation Captive Breeding

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
Housing quality affects male mouse attractiveness to females ABSTRACT Females generally prefer mates with traits indicating low stress (e.g., large size; good health). In captivity, stress from suboptimal housing might therefore reduce male attractiveness.
Prathipa Anandarajan, Jiayi Cai, Georgia Mason   +2 more
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Are vaginal swabs comparable to cervical smears for human papillomavirus DNA testing?

, 2018
Objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is widely incorporated into cervical cancer screening strategies. Current screening requires pelvic examination for cervical sampling, which may compromise participation.
Elizaveta Padalko, Boelens, Jerina, Bingé, Luc, Van Dorpe, Jo, Padalko, Elizaveta, Marleen Praet, Traen, Ans, Ans Traen, Liselotte Coorevits, Luc Bingé, Jerina Boelens, Coorevits, Liselotte, Praet, Marleen, Jo Van Dorpe   +13 more
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The Role of Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Does It Have Any Impact on Perioperative Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women, negatively impacting sexual function and quality of life. While surgery remains the primary treatment, increasing attention has been given to perioperative vaginal oestrogen therapy and its potential impact on surgical outcomes.
Gilda Sicilia, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Maurizio Nicola D'Alterio, Stefania Saponara, Francesco Scicchitano, Anna Maria Fulghesu, Rossella E. Nappi, Stefano Angioni   +7 more
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Determination of Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Detection of Micro-organisms in Pap Smear with Seasonal Variation [PDF]

National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2017
Introduction: The most common problem in reproductive age group women is vaginitis. In the vaginal flora an extensive and diverse spectrum of pathogenic agents may be observed. The important infectious agents in vaginal flora are Bacterial Vaginosis (
Sonti Sulochana, Esakki Muthuvel, Volga Harikrishnan, Chitra Srinivasan   +3 more
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Symptom Flares in Endometriosis: Burden, Self‐Management and Barriers to Care in a Cross‐Sectional Survey

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the characteristics of symptom flares, individual experiences and behaviours during flares in people with endometriosis. Design Online questionnaire shared on patient support sites. Setting People with a confirmed or working diagnosis of endometriosis (a working diagnosis is given by clinicians based on symptoms/history ...
Lydia Coxon, Emma Evans, Francine Toye, Emma Cox, Katy Vincent   +4 more
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