Dr. Dalia Almetwali, PhD

Education:

Dr. Dalia received her Medical Degree in Medicine in 1994 from Al Mustanisirya University Baghdad, Iraq. She achieved her Doctorate Degree of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Fellow Iraqi Board of Medical Specialization Iraq in 2006. Simultaneously she acquired her Fellow’s Degree (followed by a one-year fellowship in ART and endoscopy). In 2009 Dr. Dalia took her Doctorate Degree specifically on Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Arab Board of Health Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Damascus, Syria. Dr. Dalia claimed her Subspeciality fellowship in Assisted reproductive technique and laparoscopy. IIUM Fertility Centre from International Islamic University Malaysia Fertility Center.

Membership:

• Member of European Society of Reproductive Medicine (ESHRE)
• Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM)
• Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
• Member of Asian Society of Gynecology Oncology
• MAMANEH member
• Iraqi  Medical  Association (IMA)
• Member of International Iraqi Medical Association

Publications

• Second – Trimester Uterine Rupture : Lessons Learnt.
• A retrospective review of 25 cases of lethal fetal anomalies.
• Material outcome of early versus late termination of pregnancy among pregnant mothers with prenatal diagnosis of lethal fetal anomalies : a retrospective review.
• Maternal outcome of prenatally diagnosed lethal fetal anomalies : a year review.
• Effect of intrapartum pethidine on the neonatal outcome : is it duration related ?
• Bladder scan vs urethral catheterization for measurement of immediate post partum bladder volume.
• Ovarian cancer ? Wait for results.
• Overt and covert postpartum urinary retention , risk factors and complications – a cohort study at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan ( HTAA ) , Kuantan , Pahang , Malaysia.
• The influence of premenopausal hystrectomy on bone mineral density.
• The success rate of vaginal birth after caesarean section and labour outcomes in women with intrapartum epidural analgesia vs parenteral opioid : preliminary result.
• Subdermal etonogestrel : the effects on menses , general health , religious obligations and sexual relationship.
• Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ( LUTS ) among women attending gynaecology clinic and its effect on their social life.
• A retrospective review of 25 cases of lethal fetal anomalies.
• Third / fourth degree perineal tear : does anorectal symptoms correlate with manometry and endo – anal scan result ?
• The success rate of trial of labour after caesarean section : does intrapartum epidural analgesia affect the outcomes ?
• Development of a model to predict chance of successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery : a prospective cross sectional study.
• The impact of intrapartum pethidine on the neonatal outcome . a prospective review.
• Translation and validation of Bahasa Malaysia version of Urogenital Distress Inventory ( UDI – 6 ) and Incontinence Impact Quality of Life Questionnaires ( IIQ – 7 ) , a cross sectional study.