Uday Mohanlal Patel

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Aim: To investigate the relationship of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in patients with PCOS. Materials and Methods: Present cross sectional study was carried out in 120 patients detected with PCOS, attending gynaecology OPD for menstrual problems. Control group consist of total of 120 normo-ovulatory and norm androgenic women with parallel age were enrol as a control group for thyroid hormones levels. After an all night fast of 12 hours, venous blood was collected from the antecubital vein for the assessment of Thyroid stimulating hormone as biochemical parameters. Results: The mean of Thyroid stimulating hormone in the control group was found to be 1.81 ± 0.74, while in patients with PCOS the mean value of TSH was found to be 4.23 ± 1.98. While the assessment for Thyroid stimulating hormone was through among the case and control groups, the values of thyroid stimulating hormone was establish to be improved in case groups and the raise in the disparity was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: It was concluded that advanced prevalence of TSH in young women with PCOS contrast with that reported for the residents of young women in common. Additional future studies with big sample sizes are necessary to raise accepting of the relationship between these diseases and to grant management on which to base curative conclusions. Keywords: PCOS, TSH, Women, Obese.

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Background and Aim: Emergency contraception (EC) is usage of contraceptive method after an unprotected sexual intercourse. It provides a window of opportunity for females for prevention of an unplanned pregnancy. In India, emergency contraceptive usage continues to be very poor. Thus, this study was planned to analyse the knowledge, awareness, and practices of married women in Haryana towards EC methods. Materials and Methods: This observational study was undertaken in a single centre on a section of rural and urban population in Haryana. A total of 500 women of reproductive age group were included in the study. A series of questions were asked in a face to face interview from a pre-structured questionnaire in a non-formal yet confidential environment. The data were collected, analysed, and compared with data available in literature. Results: In our study, more than 80% women have heard of EC. Of those who were aware, majority knew about EC pills. IUD as EC was known to a very few women. Television was the most common source of information followed by family and friends. Very few women knew the correct time for taking the EC pills. Conclusion: Our study affirms a poor knowledge about use of emergency contraception among women in Haryana. Imparting knowledge through television, social media and incorporating and highlighting EC use in sex education programs can greatly help to increase the awareness and knowledge of correct EC use. Keywords: Awareness, Emergency contraceptives (EC), Methods, Women.

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