| Mission Statement Obstetrics and Gynaecology Communications is an editorially independent publication from Scientific Communications International Ltd, featuring articles on all aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology, including contraception, urogynaecology, fertility, oncology and clinical practice. The aim of the Journal is to improve the standard of healthcare for female patients. Reader Services  In keeping with our wish to make the Journal as accessible and interactive as possible, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Communications is available 24-hours-a-day, seven days-a-week on The Internet. Please visit our worldwide website at scientific-com.com/ObsGynCom. You can also contact the Journal directly at any time. Our Email address for correspondence and feedback is . Manuscripts  Please direct all submissions for publication to: Dr Manju Purohit, Managing EditorObstetrics and Gynaecology Communications
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                          | Circulation Facts 
                              Print run 15,000 copiesJournal exposure 30,000 plus13,000 copies circulated to obstetricians and gynaecologists nationwide1,000 copies circulated to medical college libraries and teaching hospitals500 copies circulated to the pharmaceutical industry500 copies circulated internationally |    |