British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Aug 1998
Meta AnalysisThe effect of pregnancy on survival in women infected with HIV: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis.
To investigate the effect of pregnancy on disease progression and survival in women infected with HIV by a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. ⋯ The findings of this review have implications for women infected with HIV who are pregnant or are considering a pregnancy. There does appear to be an association between adverse maternal outcomes and pregnancy in women infected with HIV, although this association is not strong. The relation may be due to the result of bias including residual confounding. Further large scale observational studies with long term follow up are required before this issue can be fully resolved.
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Jul 1998
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of minor analgesics in primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review.
To quantify the efficacy and safety of naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin and acetaminophen (paracetamol) in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea through a systemic overview of randomised controlled trials. ⋯ Naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid and aspirin are all effective in primary dysmenorrhoea. Ibuprofen appears to have the most favourable risk-benefit ratio. Acetaminophen appears to be less effective than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but there was only one trial meeting our inclusion criteria and further studies are required.
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Jan 1998
Meta AnalysisThe prevalence of chronic pelvic pain in women in the United Kingdom: a systematic review.
To obtain a prevalence estimate for chronic pelvic pain in women in the United Kingdom by analysing published data. ⋯ Because chronic pelvic pain can reduce the quality of life and general wellbeing, there is a need for a community-based study into the prevalence of chronic pelvic pain and its effect upon the lives of women in the UK.