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As prenatal screening for sexually transmitted infections and treatment of infected pregnant women is not routinely performed in Iran and prevalence of two sexually transmitted pathogens, Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma genitalium, in Sabzevar [east of Iran] is unknown, we decided to perform this prospective study. One hundred ninety-six urine specimens of pregnant women attending the specialized maternity hospital of the city were collected and tested by duplex PCR. A total of 31 specimens were positive [15.81%] [27 Chlamydia trachomatis isolates, 13.77%; and 2 Mycoplasma genitalium isolates, 1.02%]. Co-infection with both species was detected in 2 specimens [1.02%]. A significant correlation was found between preterm labor and infection [P-value < 0.05]. The present study shows high prevalence of Chlamydial infections in comparison with Mycoplasma genitalium in this region. Further studies with larger sample size and more focused on different groups at risk are needed for a movement towards prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections [STIs]
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Cesarean section is the most common obstetric operation causing pain especially due to flatulence. A number of analgesics have been used to relieve pain after cesarean section. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supermint oil on pain severity after cesarean section. This study was performed on 107 women [47 control and 60 case groups] in Shahidan Mobini hospital of Sabzevar. The drug and control groups received 40 drops of supermint every 20 minutes three doses just after serum disconnection. VAS [Visual Analog Scale] method was used to evaluate the effect of supermint on pain severity. The Mann-Whitney test indicated that pain severity in case group in comparison to control group was significantly reduced at second 20 minutes and third 20 minutes and 120 minutes after intervention [p<0.001]. According to the results, effect of supermint oil on pain severity after cesarean section was strongly confirmed