Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Recent submissions

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Comparison of transabdominal versus transvaginal ultrasound to measure thickness of the lower uterine segment at term.

Marasinghe, J,P,; Senanayake, H.; Randeniya, C.; Seneviratne, H,R,; Arambepola, C. (2009)

OBJECTIVE: To compare the accuracy of transvaginal (TVS) versus transabdominal (TAS) ultrasound to assess the thickness of the lower uterine segment (LUS). METHODS: Eighty-three pregnant women admitted for an elective ...
Simple educational intervention will improve the efficacy of routine antenatal ironsupplementation.

Senanayake, H.M.; Premaratne, S.P.; Palihawadana, T.; Wijeratne, S. (2010)
Simple educational intervention will improve the efficacy of routine antenatal iron supplementation

Senanayake, H.M.; Premaratne, S.P.; Palihawadana, T.; Wijeratne, S. (2010)

AIM: Sri Lanka has a policy of free provision of iron supplements to pregnant women. However, iron deficiency anemia remains common in pregnancy. METHODS: We tested the hypothesis that educating women regarding improving ...
Luteinized Ovarian Thecoma in a PostmenopausalWomen Presenting with Virilization

Kaluarachchi, Athula; Marasinghe, Jeevan P.; Batcha, Thuwan M.; Agunawela, Preethika (2009)

We report a case of luteinizing thecoma in a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented with progressive androgenic features and hypertension of one year duration. She did not notice a significant change in her body ...
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) AMONGST CAUCASIAN SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN

Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2003)

Polycystic ovaries are reported to be commoner in British Asians than among white Europeans. Insulin resistance (IR) is central to the pathogenesis of PCOS. Type 2 diabetes is commoner in South Asians. Objective: To determine ...
Validation of WHOQOL-BREF to measure quality of life among women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Kumarapeli, V.; Seneviratne, R. de A.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2006)

Introduction:Symptoms typically associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) such as oligo/ amenorrhoea, hirsutism, obesity, subfertility lead to a significant reduction in quality of life (QOL). At present, no validated ...
Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Homagama Divisional Director of Health Service area

Ginige, S.; Wijewardhena, K.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2011-10-10)

Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the Homagama Divisional Director of Health Service (DDHS) area. Methodology: Eight hundred and fifty three pregnant women were ...
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CLINICAL AND METABOLIC CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) AMONG SRI LANKAN WOMEN FROM A TERTIARY CLINIC VERSUS. A COMMUNITY SETTING

Kumarapeli, V.L.; Jayarathna, R.N.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2011-10-10)

INTRODUCTION:The manifestations of PCOS are linked to insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism OBJECTIVE:To compare clinical and metabolic characteristics of Sri Lankan women with PCOS managed in a clinic versus. those ...
CORRELATION OF 75G ORAL LUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (OGTT) VALUES WITH PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN A TERTIARY CARE UNIT

Jayarathna, R.N.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Lankeshwara, D.; Randeniya, C. (2007)

BACKGROUND:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common problem in Sri Lankan tertiary care. Accurate diagnosis b<, OGTT is important. OBJECTIVE:To assess the correlation of OGTT values with pregnancy management and ...
Clinical and metabolic correlates of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a semi-urban community in Sri Lanka

Kumarapeli, V.; Seneviratne, R. De A.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2007)

Abstract INTRODUCTION:metabolic derangements associated with PCOS may predispose women to range of diseases with attendant morbidity and mortality risks: type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and metabolic ...
Results of ultra sound guided ovulation induction with high dose clomiphene citrate or injectable gonadotrophins and intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Wijeratne, S.; Randeniya, C.C.; Seneviratne, H.R. (1996)

OBJECTIVE We present the results of ultrasound guided induction of ovulation (with high dose of clomiphene or gonadotrophins combined with Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin injection) and IUI with sperm concentrate. METHODOLOGY ...
Serum lipids among diabetics during pregnancy and postpartum

Nirantharakumar, K.; Waduge, T.R.W.; Pradeepan, M.; Wijeratne, A.S.D.S.; Warnakulasooriya, A.M.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2003)

Abstract BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy are known to increase scrum lipids independently. OBJECTIVE: To determine lipid concentrations of pregnant and post partum diabetics. METHOD: Consecutive consenting age ...
Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among postpartum women with diabetes mellitus during pregnancy - preliminary report

Waduge, T.R.W.; Pradeepan, M.; Sivasuriam, S.A.; Wijeratne, A.S.D.S.; Warnakulasooriya, A.M.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Balen, A.H. (2003)

BACKGROUND: PCOS is closely linked with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of PCOS in post partum women managed for diabetes in pregnancy. METHOD & DESIGN: Cross sectional ...
The phenotype and genotype of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Sri Lankans: a south Asian variant ?

Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Warnakulasooriya, A.M.; Balen, A.H.; Belchetz, P.E.; Petry, C.; Dunger, D.B. (2003)

Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 36th annual scientific sessions, 2003
Coronary artery risk factors in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): are Sri Lankan women at greater risk ?

Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Gunewardena, A.U.A.; Pathmakumara, A.; Nirantharakumar, K.; Barth, J.H.; Collins, M.; Balen, A.H. (2003)

BACKGROUND: PCOS is associated with risk factors for premature atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) among Sri Lankans with PCOS. METHOD: Cross sectional observational case ...
Management problems in turner syndrome: towards early recognition and improved outcome

Waduge, T.R.W.; Pradeepan, M.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2003)

BACKGROUND: Girls with Turner syndrome are at risk of problems other than hypogonadism and short stature. OBJECTIVE: To determine management problems encountered in the long-term follow up of a cohort of women with Turner ...
Fasting plasma lipids in women of reproductive age: does pregnancy and glucose intolerance in pregnancy confer a risk

Egodage, C.S.; Warnakulasooriya, A.M.; Pathmakumara, A.; Goonewardena, A.U.A.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2002)

OBJECTIVE: To compare fasting plasma cholesterol (C) and triglyceride (TG) concentrations in non-pregnant women of reproductive age with age matched pregnant women with and without glucose intolerance. SETTING: Department ...
Insulin resistance (IR) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): are their female relatives at risk of metabolic disease ?

Egodage, C.S.; Goonewardena, A.U.A.; Pathmakumara, A.; Balen, A.H.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2002)

OBJECTIVE: To compare insulin resistance and fasting plasma lipids of women with and without PCOS and to assess prevalence of metabolic disease, IR and lipid concentrations in the first degree female relatives of women ...
The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in pregnancy: what should be the cut off value ?

Egodage, C.S.; Warnakulasooriya, A.M.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2002)

OBJECTIVE: To determine the predictive value of 160 mg/dl as the "cut off" value in the two hour blood glucose (2hBG) concentration of the 75g OGTT in the management of diabetes mellitus complicating pregnancy. SETTING: ...
Outcome of pregnancy complicated by pulmonary hypertension

Sivasuriam, A; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Wickramasinghe, S.Y.B.T. (2002)

OBJECTIVE: To study the outcome of pregnancies complicated by pulmonary hypertension. DESIGN: An observational retrospective study. STUDY POPULATION: Pregnant women with pulmonary hypertension who were admitted to ward 3 ...

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