Folasade Dolapo Haleemah Olalere

Lagos State University | LASU · College of Medicine

Objective:This study determined pregnant women’s awareness, and determinants of uptake of National immunization recommendations for a maternal tetanus vaccine. Study Design: A cross-sectional study of 347 eligible pregnant women who attended the booking antenatal clinic of institute of maternal and child health (IMCH). Structured interviewer-admini...

Identification of pregnant women with insulin resistance may forestall negative outcomes. Our study aimed to determine the profile of IR using the Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR). This is a cross-sectional baseline data of third-trimester non-diabetic, non-hypertensive pregnant women consecutively recruited into a cohor...

We investigated whether the use of misoprostol plus oxytocin in the active management of the third of stage of labour (AMTSL) would reduce the rate of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) compared with intramuscular oxytocin alone. This was a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial where 1036 pregnant women, in addition to i...

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine cause of infertility affecting about 10% of women of reproductive age. We evaluated the pattern of reproductive hormones in infertile Nigerian women with PCOS. Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital over a 6-month...

Abstract Primary extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the genital tract are rare, and engagement of the uterine corpus is not only extremely rare but also lacks pathognomonic signs and symptoms, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. This prompted the publication of this case report of a multiparous woman who presented with recurrent vaginal...

Background Hyperlipidemia is a precursor of inflammation and oxidative stress and suggested to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery. This study evaluated the association between maternal hyperlipidemia and spontaneous preterm delivery. Methods This was a prospective, multicentre cohort study in which 239 pregnant...

Background: Increasing the availability and accessibility of misoprostol in low resource settings has been advocated to reduce maternal deaths from primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). WHO recommends a strategy of antenatal distribution of misoprostol to pregnant women, for self-administration for the prevention of PPH, in settings where women are...

Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignancy accounting for 1-2% of uterine malignancies with an annual incidence of 0.5-7 per 100,000 women. It occurs mostly between the 5th to 7th decades of life hence found more among postmenopausal women. The aetiology is mostly unknown however, in 0.2% of cases, it originates from sarcomatous degeneration in a...

p> Primary extra nodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the genital tract are uncommon, and involvement of the uterine corpus is not only extremely rare but lacks pathognomonic signs and symptoms, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. This prompted this case report of a multiparous lady who presented with recurrent bleeding per vaginam and progress...

Aims: To determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence, risk factors and impact on the quality of life in gynecological clinic attendees of a University Hospital. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted amongst gynecological clinic attendees in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria from 1st February to 31st July 2017. Structured ques...

Abstract— Extrapelvic endometriosis a is rare condition and most cases occur after gynecological or obstetrics procedure involving the uterus. Uterocutaneous fistula is a rarely reported clinical condition after uterine procedures. In this case report, endometriotic uterocutaneous fistula with lower uterine synechiae following complicated caes...

Abstract— Extrapelvic endometriosis a is rare condition and most cases occur after gynecological or obstetrics procedure involving the uterus. Uterocutaneous fistula is a rarely reported clinical condition after uterine procedures. In this case report, endometriotic uterocutaneous fistula with lower uterine synechiae following complicated caes...

Background: Adipocytokines have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Visfatin is one of such adipokines. Objective: To determine the association between serum visfatin levels and preeclampsia. Methods: A prospective, case-control study was carried out in 160 pregnant women consisting of 80 pre-eclamptics and 80 normotensive...

Background: Progesterone only injectable contraceptive provides long acting contraception against unwanted pregnancy. Alterations in menstrual pattern are a well known side effect of this effective contraceptive method. Objective of this study was to compare the weight gain and pattern of menstrual abnormalities in users of Depot Medroxyprogesteron...

Objective: This was to determine the serum lipid profile of preeclamptic women and their association with severity of preeclampsia. Methods: This was a case control study conducted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Blood samples for serum lipid estimation were collected after an overnight fast. The National Cholesterol Educ...