Compared with AH, LH was associated with fewer complications. LH should, therefore, be the preferred surgical option for women with severe pelvic endometriosis who require a hysterectomy.

The etonogestrel implant (Implanon; Merck Sharp and Dohme, Kenilworth, NJ, USA) is an effective contraceptive with a good safety profile for up to 3 years [1]. However, its adverse effects include irregular vaginal bleeding (affecting 68.0% of users), weight gain (20.7%), acne (15.3%), breast pain (9.1%), and headache (8.5%) [2]. To provide further information about contraception options for women in the postpartum period, the aim of the present study was to investigate the bleeding patterns and adverse effects reported by women who underwent Implanon insertion within 8 weeks of delivery and compare them with those experienced by non-postpartum women.A prospective study was undertaken at Hospital Tengku Ampuan

The main concern for laparoscopic management of ovarian masses is unexpected malignancy. However, with careful patient selection, proper technique and an experienced operator, laparoscopic treatment of ovarian masses is the best approach and should be implemented, with low risk of unexpected malignancy and recurrence.

Syringomyelia is a rare neurological disease, which is characterized by the formation of a cyst in the spinal cord. The aetiology of the disease still remains controversial. The damage to the spinal cord results in headache, weakness, stiffness and numbness on both lower and upper limbs. Only few a cases of syringomyelia in pregnancy have been reported thus far. As such, there is no standard management of intrapartum care.1 We present a case of symptomatic syringomyelia in pregnancy, its management and literature review. The mode of delivery with risks for vaginal route is discussed.