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Information about several papers discussed at the annual meeting of the Northern Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society is presented. The papers presented include a study that determines the difference in perinatal outcome between those with gestational glucose intolerance with normal glucose tolerance, and a study that assess the effectiveness and acceptability of self-administered mifepristone with nurse administered vaginal misoprostol as a cervical priming agent.

The concentration of IgG subclasses was measured in matched pairs of maternal and cord serum by single radial immunodiffusion. IgG1, IgG3 and IgG4 were present in similar amounts in both the mothers and infants. IgG2 was present in the mothers at about 3 times the amount in the cord blood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a study which examined the impact of endometriosis and unexplained infertility on follicular function and fertilization of oocytes in cycles totally unperturbed by exogenous gonadotrophins. Information on the participants in study; Methodology used in study; Findings of study; Conclusion reached.