Original Articles

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Expulsion rate of immediate versus early postpartum intrauterine device insertion after vaginal delivery: A cross sectional study

Jennifer Mary Joy V. Chiu, MD and Mildred D. Torres, MD, FPOGS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baguio General Hospital

The effectiveness of utilizing the Zhang's criteria compared to Friedman's criteria in increasing the rate of successful vaginal delivery among primigravid parturient in a tertiary hospital

Khristine Rosemarie R. Bunda, MD and Alberto R. Mercado, MD, FPOGS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital

Effect of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure on neonatal birth weight and prematurity among pregnant patients in secondary hospitals in Manila: A prospective cohort study

Annarose L. Patupat, MD and Erlidia F. Llamas-Clark, MD, MPH, PhD, FPOGS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines-Manila

Case Reports

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Adenomyosis in Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome

Laurice Gizelle C. Ramos, MD, Maria Lilia T. Reyes, MD, FPOGS and Debby F. Pacquing-Songco, MD, FPOGS, FPSRM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

A successful management of an advanced secondary abdominal pregnancy with a live fetus: A case report

Katerine Mae Fernando, MD, Carmencita B. Tongco, MD, FPOGS and Sheryl Ann B. Dela Cruz, MD, FPOGS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Avenue Medical Center

Hugs for keeps: A case report of pessary insertion in preterm twin gestation in the Philippines

Koleen C. Pasamba, MD and Regina Rosario M. Panlilio Vitriolo, MD, FPOGS, FPSUOG
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines - Manila

Analysis of trends in maternal mortalities in Bicol region using national health surveys and maternal death reviews

Ma. Stephanie Fay S. Cagayan, MD, Rita Mae Ang-Bon, MD, MPM, Raymark D. Salonga, RN, MPH, Fernando B. Garcia, Jr., PhD, Filomena S. San Juan, MD, PhD, Cecilia L. Llave, MD, PhD, Erlidia F. Llamas-Clark, MD, MPH, PhD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine University of the Philippines-Manila Department of Health Region V Philippines Graduate School Department, The University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Department of Health