CME

Preterm birth (PTB) is birth that occurs before 37 weeks’ gestation, and it is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality.¹ Babies born before 34 weeks’ gestation are particularly associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality.² They are also at risk of long-term medical and social sequelae.³ It is therefore important to institute preventative measures that can help mitigate the occurrence of PTB in pregnant women.

Bleeding disorders in children can be divided into acquired and congenital conditions, with the acquired being far more common than the congenital. Clinical bleeding manifestations can vary in severity. Identifying the root cause early is crucial to control and halt bleeding as well as to prevent the risk of future bleeding in a vulnerable age group. This can be achieved by a thorough and salient history, physical evaluation, and appropriate investigations. This review will describe the common causes of bleeding disorders in children and will suggest an approach to the workup and diagnosis of such disorders.

Hysteroscopy is a vital surgical technique for diagnosing and treating intrauterine pathology. The procedure can be divided into diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy.