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Gynaecological malignancies constitute 6.88% (144 of 2092) of all malignant lesions in Qatar over a 15 year period (1979-1993). Cancer of the cervix was the most common with 54.86% followed by ovarian cancer 22.91%, endometrium 15.97%, vulva and vagina 2.75% and 2.08% respectively. Malignancies of the corpus uteri were rare. No tumours of the Fallopian tubes were registered during the study period. Early marriage, frequent coitus started early in life and increasing number of pregnancies were predisposing factors for the genesis of cancer of the cervix. As in some other developing countries, cervical and ovarian neoplasms tend to occur in the younger age group. Germ cell and gonadal stromal tumours were rare in Qatar and this may suggest rarity of these tumours in women of Arab and Indian subcontinent descent. Increasing number of pregnancies seems to protect against ovarian cancer. Abortions and age at menarche do not influence the incidence of gynaecological malignancies. Our findings provide an adequate data base for planning of gynaecological cancer education, screening programmes and resource allocation in Qatar.
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Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos/epidemiología , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Niño , Femenino , Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos/etiología , Humanos , Incidencia , Persona de Mediana Edad , Vigilancia de la Población , Qatar/epidemiología , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
A case of endometrial ossification in a 22-year-old woman is reported. Chronic endometritis following post-abortion evacuation was considered the basis for the osseous metaplasia in her endometrium. Besides being a reversible cause of infertility, endometrial ossification needs to be differentiated from mixed mesodermal tumours of the endometrium.
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Aborto Espontáneo/complicaciones , Dilatación y Legrado Uterino/efectos adversos , Endometritis/diagnóstico , Osificación Heterotópica/diagnóstico , Adulto , Endometritis/etiología , Endometritis/patología , Femenino , Humanos , Osificación Heterotópica/etiología , Osificación Heterotópica/patología , EmbarazoRESUMEN
PIP: A group of 238 women who delivered normally at Al Azhar University Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, were chosen at random to participate in a follow-up study on the effect of returning menstruation on lactation. Follow up occurred monthly for a year. 80% of the women were still amenorrheic at the 3rd month while only 40% remained so by the end of a year of lactation. There was a significant difference in the amount and content of milk given by menstruating and amenorrheic women. Amenorrhea was associated with much higher amounts and higher protein, fat, and lactose contents in the milk. All data from the study are tabulated. Hormonal changes associated with menstruation are believed responsible for the cessation of lactation.^ieng
