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Objective: Current research works have displayed that mental issues are very frequent in the period of pregnancy. The aim of this study is to interrogate the occurrence of depression & anxiety among females having pregnancy visiting the outpatient department of maternity hospital. This research work conducted to determine the factors of risks linked with the depression & anxiety during the period of pregnancy of female visitors. Study Design: This was an elaborate research work with two hundred participants. Study Period & Place: This research work carried out in the OPD of DHQ Hospital Faisalabad. This research work was conducted from October 2018 to March 2019. Methodology: Two hundred females with pregnancy were the part of this research work. The females with pregnancy who were ready to give interview were the participants of this research work. We gathered information about the details of demography. We used PSE as an instrument of interview &ICD-10 was in utilization as method of diagnosis. Results: In accordance with the criteria of diagnosis of ICD-10, total 34.50% pregnant women were the victim of anxiety and 25.0% pregnant females were bearing the symptoms of depression. The loss of the parents in early age, initial young age, previous background for mental issues and history of families about the metal illness were the possible factors of risk in the development of depression and anxiety in the period of pregnancy. Conclusion: The occurrence of depression and anxiety was consistent to the various other research works conducted in Europe. The screening of the females with pregnancy and with probable factors of risks should be carried out for depression & anxiety. There is a need of the development of the locally made apparatus for its utilization in best way in our country Pakistan. Keywords: Occurrence, Depression, Anxiety, Maternity, Risk, Demography, Pregnancy, Symptoms.

Objective: This transverse research work carried out to find out the occurrence and linked factors of risks for the complication of syphilis in females having recurring abortions. Methodology: We collected five milliliter blood from every patient with the help of venipuncture method. The collection of the information carried out from questionnaire filed by the females of this study and with the investigation of the samples of blood through VDRL test & FTA ABS test method. Results: Total two hundred and fifty-six females were the part of this research work. The average age of the females was 29.40 years whereas the range of the age of females was 21-38 years. Out of total females, 1.90% (n: 5) were suffering from active syphilis. Most of the females were from lower social & economic class, without education and available with past history of congenital abnormality. Conclusion: The infection with TP (Treponema Pallidum) in the females from lower social and economic class was astonishing. There is possibility that because of illiteracy & high amount of unsafe sex is the main cause. The positive condition is also the outcome of various serological study works in the period of pregnancy. Key Words: Syphilis, Transverse, Investigation, Congenital, Abnormality, Venipuncture, Infection.

The reports related to mesonephric adenocarcinoma are very unfrequented. It is carcinoma of uterine cervix. Mesonephric hyperplasia area or mesonephric ductus remnant is the origin of this disorder. In our study, the patient included was of 64 years of age. The patient was found with the tumor. The size of tumor was 5cm and it was extended to the endocervical wall exclusively. For progression, paraaortic lymph nodes and bilateral pelvic were found negative. Keywords: Uterine cervix, Mesonephric adenocarcinoma.

Objective: the objective of the study was to determine the rate of shortage of vitamin D especially in the low standard urban community. Methods: This research study was cross-sectional and organized in those areas of Lahore where standard of living is low. The selection was made randomly and people included were healthy. These participants were enlightened about agreement. For statistical assessment, logistic regression and one-way analysis were used. By means of a kit, estimation for the serum levels of 25-hydrory vitamin D was done. Kit was taken from Roche Diagnostic. Results: Total people included in this study were 858. Out of these, the percentage for men and women sere 351 (41%) and 507 (59%) respectively. The age bracket for both genders was from 18 – 16 years. The insufficiency (20.0 – 29.9 ng/ml) of vitamin D noticed was 269 (31.4%) whereas, deficiency (< 20 ng/ml) of vitamin D observed was 501 (58.4%). The participants were also check for smoking and education. After this estimation, the females were found more deficit of vitamin D comparative to males. Conclusion: The study concluded that in urban community, the shortage of vitamin D is more in females as compared to males which is a serious hazard to people health. Medical staff should resolve this issue by giving people attention. Keywords: Socio-economic factors, Vitamin D, deficiency / insufficiency, Urban population.