Prof. Dr. Shabeen Naz Masood Blog

28/07/2025

🩺 SOGP Guideline Update: Second‑Trimester Anomaly Scan in Pakistan

📅 2022 • Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (Pak J Med Sci)

The Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Pakistan (SOGP) endorsed a national guideline in 2022 for performing routine second‑trimester fetal anomaly scans, tailored to our local needs and reviewed every two years
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✅ Key Recommendations
Offer an anomaly scan to all pregnant women, ideally between 18–22 weeks of gestation
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To ensure early detection and timely decision-making, it's strongly recommended to perform the scan by week 20 whenever possible
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The scan must be performed by certified sonologists or skilled operators, familiar with local care requirements
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🧠 Purpose & Importance
A second-trimester anomaly scan enables early detection of structural abnormalities and chromosomal markers, helping guide further diagnosis, referral, and planning for care or counseling
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This scan assesses:

Fetal anatomy (CNS, cardiac, abdominal, limbs, spine, etc.)

Placental location and amniotic fluid volume

Supports accurate pregnancy dating and identification of multiple gestations
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👩‍⚕️ For Patients & Families
If you're expecting:

Ask for the “anomaly scan” between 18–22 weeks

Prefer to have it done by 20 weeks to allow time for follow‑up

Choose a healthcare facility with certified fetal medicine specialists or trained sonologists

19/07/2025

🌸✨ PCOS Diagnosis Just Got Smarter in 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know! ✨🌸

Have you or someone you know struggled with getting a clear diagnosis for PCOS? 😣 You're not alone — and thankfully, things are changing!

Here’s a quick, easy-to-understand breakdown of the new 2025 international updates to PCOS diagnosis 👇

🧬 1. AMH Takes the Spotlight
➡️ Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is now officially a key biomarker for PCOS.
💡 Especially useful for teens or cases where ultrasound isn’t reliable.
📣 No more invasive tests when a simple blood marker can help!

💥 2. Hyperandrogenism Matters – But Smarter
Think acne, hair growth, or high testosterone?
Yes, it’s still essential — but now with age- and ethnicity-specific guidelines.
🧕🏾👩🏼‍🦱👱🏻‍♀️ No more one-size-fits-all!

⏱ 3. Irregular Periods? Yes — But Defined More Clearly
Irregular cycles still count, but they’ve now been fine-tuned based on age.
📌 Teenagers ≠ Adults — finally, the criteria reflect that.

🔬 4. Ultrasound Overhaul
Ultrasound is not the gold standard anymore — especially for young girls.
And for adults? The threshold for follicle count has increased thanks to better imaging tech.
🙅‍♀️ No more over-diagnosing based on outdated standards!

⚠️ Important for Teen Diagnosis:
🔹 No rushed labeling.
🔹 Focus on hormonal levels + cycle patterns — not just ovaries.
🌈 Protecting mental health and preventing stigma starts here.

💭 Why Does This Matter?
Because the old system left millions of girls and women misdiagnosed, confused, or untreated.
These new guidelines aim to:
💖 Reduce stress
🏃‍♀️ Encourage early lifestyle changes
🧠 Improve emotional and reproductive outcomes

👩‍⚕️ Are you a patient, student, doctor, or just someone who cares about women’s health?
Let’s make noise, spread the word, and push for better, evidence-based PCOS care!

👇 Drop a 💜 if you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated by PCOS diagnosis.
💬 Share your experience or tag a friend who needs to see this!

19/07/2025

🌸 PCOS Diagnostic Criteria Updated – 2025 International Consensus 🌸
Let’s talk about it! 📢

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — yet its diagnosis has long been debated and misunderstood.

🧬 The 2025 International PCOS Guideline Update brings much-needed clarity with refined diagnostic criteria aimed at earlier, more accurate, and age-appropriate diagnosis — especially in adolescents.

🔹 What’s New?
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is now recognized as a key biomarker, particularly useful when ultrasound isn’t reliable (e.g., in teenagers).

✅ Hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical signs) remains essential — but with clearer thresholds based on ethnicity and age.

✅ Ovulatory dysfunction is still a core criterion but now with adjusted definitions for irregular cycles across life stages.

✅ Ultrasound criteria revised – For adult women, the threshold for polycystic ovarian morphology has increased (based on improved imaging technology).

⚠️ Important Note for Teens: Diagnosis should be cautious and not solely based on ultrasound. Hormonal levels and menstrual patterns are prioritized to avoid over-diagnosis.

💡 Why this matters:
These changes aim to reduce misdiagnosis, prevent unnecessary anxiety, and promote earlier lifestyle or therapeutic interventions to improve reproductive, metabolic, and emotional outcomes.

Let’s keep the conversation going and spread awareness about evidence-based PCOS care.

11/07/2025

Maternal Vaccines Save Lives 👩‍⚕️👶

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy protects two lives — yours and your baby’s. 💉❤️

📌 Key maternal vaccines include:
✅ Tdap (Whooping cough)
✅ Influenza (Flu)
✅ COVID-19
📍 Region-specific: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis
🚫 Live vaccines like MMR and Varicella are not recommended during pregnancy.

🧬 These vaccines transfer protective antibodies to your baby, providing early immunity before birth.

📢 Share to raise awareness and protect future generations!

11/07/2025

🔬 Maternal Vaccination: A Scientifically Proven Strategy to Save Lives 👩‍⚕️👶

Vaccinating pregnant women is a critical public health intervention backed by extensive scientific evidence.

📌 Maternal immunization provides passive immunity to the newborn by transferring protective antibodies across the placenta.
✅ This early protection is crucial during the first months of life—before infants are eligible for most routine immunizations.

🧬 Studies have shown that maternal vaccination significantly:
• Reduces neonatal morbidity and mortality
• Decreases preterm births and hospitalizations
• Enhances maternal health and immune protection

Let’s advocate for science-based policies and ensure equitable access to maternal vaccines globally.

📢 Protect the mother. Protect the child. One intervention, two lives saved.

11/06/2025

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✨ EID MUBARAK! ✨🌙
May your day be as sweet as seviyan, as joyful as a child’s laughter, and as peaceful as a silent prayer. 💫💕

As we gather with loved ones and enjoy the feast, let’s also care for our health — because a healthy body makes every celebration even more beautiful. 🥗💪

Celebrate with your heart, eat with balance, and smile with gratitude. 💖
Stay blessed, stay well!

31/05/2025

Alhamdulillah! With the grace of ALLAH, the heartfelt prayers of my well-wishers, freinds, colleagues and the overwhelming support of my voters, I am humbled and honored to share my victory as Secretary General of Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (SOGP), which is a clear reflection of your trust and confidence in me. A heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you who believed in me, supported me, and prayed for me. This victory is ours. Let’s work together to bring about positive change and growth in the culture of the Society ✌️

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