Sendhil Coumary A

Abstract

Motherhood is challenging both physically and emotionally. Depression and anxiety are common women. Perinatal depression is a major depressive episode happening during or after the pregnancy. It is very often ignored leading to a negative impact on the quality of life of the woman, child and the partner. Obstetricians need to be alert and be aware of the associated risk factors and how to screen for perinatal depression. or untreated perinatal depression can lead to devastating complications both in the mother and the child. Cognitive therapy and medications are to be prescribed considering the risks to the mother and the unborn child. Keywords: Depression, Perinatal, Bonding, Child abuse, Cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Abstract

Ovarian leiomyomas are rare tumors seen in the reproductive age group. They are usually asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally. Because of their solid nature, ovarian leiomyomas mimic malignant tumours. It needs to be distinguished from other solid tumors of the ovary like fibroma and thecoma. The origin of the tumour is still controversial. Here we present an ovarian leiomyoma with degenerative changes. Keywords: Ovarian leiomyoma, Degenerated, Solid ovarian mass.

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