The aim of this exploratory study was twofold; to assess the common types of vaginal infection among women during childbearing period; and to prepare a plan of action for women suffering from vaginitis. Four hundred women having abnormal vaginal discharge, and attending Gynecology Clinics at El-manial University Hospital, Cairo University, Egypt were recruited for the study. Data were collected through an interviewing questionnaire schedule, physical and vaginal examination, laboratory investigations, and follow up sheet. The study results indicated that the mean age of the sample was 31.44...

One of the millennium development goals set by the United Nations is to reduce maternal mortality by three quarters by 2015. The achievement of this goal must focus on understanding the dynamics of them causes of maternal mortality and removing such causes. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide.This paper highlights currently risk factors and preventive measure for managing PPH. View their prevalence of PPH, causes and risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, clinical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, complications and adverse...