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OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Gynecologic Oncology

Isaac Folorunso Adewole, MD - Nigeria

Personal Information
Date of Birth: 5th May 1954

Department: Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Present Appointment (with dates) 

• Professor – 1st October, 1997 date Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist 22nd March, 1989 
• Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences &Dentistry 1st August, 2000 

University Education (with date): 
University of Ibadan, Ibadan: October 1973-June 1978

Academic Qualification (with dates and granting bodies)
MB; BS; June 1978, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Professional Qualifications and Diplomas

• Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, (FMCOG). May 1986.
• Fellow, West African College of Surgeons (FWACS). Jan 1994
  

Positions Held 

• House-Officer, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1978-79
• National Youth Service Corps-General Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. 1979-80
• Medical Officer, Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1980-81
• Senior House-Officer, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan. 1981-82 
• Registrar, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan. 1982-84
• Senior Registrar, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University College Hospital Ibadan, 1984-85
• Research Fellow – Department of Medical Oncology ,Charring Cross Hospital, London.1985-86
• Consultant Obstetricain/Gynaecologist, Royal Crown Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, 1985-89
• Lecturer 1 , College Of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1989-92
• Senior Lecturer, College Of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1992-97
• Acting Head, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, 1999-2000
  

Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes

• National Award Scholar, University of Ibadan 1973-1978 (Undergraduate)
• Glazo Allenbury Prize for the best overall performance in Paediatrics - 1977
• Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship Award 1981 (For Postgraduate Study in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Award not utilized)
• Fellowship, West African College of Surgeons 1981 (Award not utilized)

Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies

• Honours:
  • Brownite of Honour - Alexander Brown Hall, University of Ibadan - November 1994. 
  • Best Lecturer of the Year Award- College of Medicine, University of Ibadan November 1995.
  • Best Head of Department-College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. 1999/2000. 

• Consultant: National Tumour marker Project - 1997 till date
• Editorial Adviser: Nigerian Medical Journal - 1989-1992
• Nigerian Journal of Medicine - 1997 - till date
• Secretary-General, Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria - 1982-1983.
• President, National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) - 1983-1984.
• Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association (Oyo State Branch) - 1984 - 1985
• Member, NMA Negotiating Panel on Residency Training Programme - 1983-1984.
• Member, NMA Committee on National Health Policy - 1984.
• Member, NMA Visitation Team on Study of Swedish Health Care System - 1984
• Deputy Secretary-General, Nigerian Medical Association - 1988-1990.
• Secretary-General, Nigerian Medical Association - 1990-1992.
• Secretary - NMA AIDS Committee - 1990-1992.
• Member - Joint Committee NMA - National Task Force on HIV/AIDS - 1992.
• Member - National Task Force on Appropriate use of blood and blood products - 1992.
• Chairman - Nigerian Medical Association (Oyo State Branch) - 1993-1995.
• Member, National Advisory Group (MacArthur Foundation) Nigeria - 1995/96
• Assistant Secretary-General - Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS). March 1992 - August 1997
• Secretary-General - Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) - August 1997 till date.
  • Membership of Learned Societies:
    • Member, Nigerian Medical Association.
    • Member, Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS).
    • Member, Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria. (SOGON)
    • Member, European Research Organisation on Genital Infection and Neoplasia (EUROGIN).
    • Member, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
    • Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
    • Member, Nigerian Society for the Study of Pain
    • Member, Cancer Palliative Care Group, Ibadan. Nigeria.
    • Member, International Society For Gynaecologic Endoscopy.
    • Member, International Network on Control of Gynaecological Cancers.
    • International Fellow, Association of Professors of Gynaecology &Obstetrics, USA.

Details of Teaching Experience at University Level

• Teaching undergraduate medical students in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1981 - 1985 while undergoing residency training. 
• Teaching of undergraduate students since appointment as Lecturer I in 1989.
• Teaching of postgraduate students enrolled in fellowship programme of National postgraduate medical college and West African College of Surgeons since 1989.
• Invitation to act as External Examiner in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• I have been External Examiner in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to the following Universities
  • Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1995)
  • Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (1996 till date).
  • Ogun State University, Sagamu (1997)
  • Othman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto (1997-1999)
  • University of Ilorin, Ilorin. (2000)
• Primary Fellowship Examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College . (1992 - 1996).
• Part 1/2 Fellowship Examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College (2000)
  • (v1) Part 1/2 Fellowship Examination of the West African College of Surgeon. (1999 till date)
    

Research/Advocacy Work

Research in Progress

• Evaluating novel ideas for promoting Cervical Cancer Screening in developing countries
• Evaluating the value of Magnesium Sulphate in preventing Eclampsia
• Evaluating the antifertility effect of castor oil seed (Ricinus Communis)
• Evaluating the haemopoietic value of `Ugwu' (Telfairia Occidentalis) - a local vegetable product

Advocacy

• Coordinator - Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy, a multidisciplinary non-profit initiative comprising of doctors, lawyers, media practitioners, social scientists, teachers and Nurses.
• Involved with Advocacy work designed to reduce the burden of Unsafe abortion in Nigeria.
  

Activities Undertaken

• Abortion Law review Meeting
  

• Public symposia/Meetings on Abortion
  • Media sensitisation campaign
  • Workshops for Opinion and Community leaders
  • Workshops for Media Executives
  • Workshops for Community based NGOs
  • Working with Young persons in the Medical Schools of Nigerian Universities.
  • Research on the size of the Abortion problem in Nigeria 
  • Review of Medical Curriculum 
    

Dissertation and Thesis

• "Organisational Structure of Trophoblastic Service in Nigeria" FMCOG dissertation, National Postgraduate Medical College.
  

Scientific Conferences/Workshops Attended

1. 2nd Congress of Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) on The Role of the Health Centre on Primary Health Care in Africa: Cairo Egypt. 13--19 September, 1984.
2. Certificate Course in Endoscopy, Management of Problems of Infertility and Family Planning John Hopkins Program on International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO), University College Hospital, Ibadan. November 1984.
3. Growth Areas in Oncology. The British Council Course 547 Charring Cross Hospital, London. June, 1985.
4. 7th Congress of Confederation of African Medical Association and Societies (CAMAS) on HIV and AIDs in Africa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 1989.
5. 5th World Congress on Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases. London. 3-5 October 1990.
6. 8th Congress of Confedetation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS). The Health of the African Mother and Child. Accra, Ghana. 2-7 December 1990.
7. 1st All Nigeria Conference on AIDS Nigerian Medical Association Otta, Nigeria. 31 March - 1st April, 1990.
8. Consultative Group Meeting on How to Eliminate Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Association 16 - 17 August 1991. Ota, Nigeria.
9. XIII World Congress on Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), Singapore. 13 - 19 September, 1991.
10. 9th Congress of Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) on Policy Issues in Management of AIDS/HIV Infection. Blantyre, Malawi. 8 - 12 March, 1992.
11. 2nd All Nigeria Conference on AIDS, Nigerian Medical Association Ota, Nigeria. 31st March - 1st April, 1992.
12. International Symposium and Training Workshop on Reproductive Health in Developing Countries of the Commonwealth. Kingston, Jamaica. 30 October - 3rd November, 1992.
13. 3rd All Nigeria Conference on AIDS, Nigerian Medical Association Ota, Nigeria. 28 - 30 March, 1993.
14. International Symposium on Reproductive Health in Developing Countries. South to South Cooperation on Reproductive Health in Developing Countries, Lagos, Nigeria. 9 - 15 May, 1993.
15. Book Production Workshop, West Africa Postgraduate Medical College (WAHC), Ibadan. 18 - 21 August 1993.
16. Confederation of Africa Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) Round Table Conference on the Effect of structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) on Health and Social Services in Africa. Maseru, Lesotho. 12-16 September 1993.
17. 10th Congress of the Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) on Improving Health in Africa. Strategies for Action, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. 12 - 17 September 1994.
18. XIV World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 1994. Montreal, Canada; 23 - 30 September, 1994.
19. Surgical Techniques in Gynaecological Malignancies. European School of Oncology Course, Budapest. Hungary, 25-26 November, 1994.
20. Obstetrics, Gynaecology, perinatal Medicine and the Law - Twelfth Annual Conference, Wailea, Maul, Hawaii 2 - 6 January, 1996.
21. Abortion Matters: International Conference on reducing the need for abortion. Amsterdam, Netherlands 27-29 March 1996.
22. 9th World Congress of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy. Sydney, Australia, May 12 - 16, 1996.
23. Royal Postgraduate Medical School Courses: Medical problems Facing Obstetricians and Physicians in Pregnancy. London 2 - 4 October, 1996.
24. 30th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), University of Ibadan. 27 - 30 November, 1996.
25. 3rd EUROGIN International Congress on Lower Genital Tract Infections and Neoplasia UNESCO, Paris 24 - 27 March, 1997.
26. 3rd Afro- Implement Workshop. Nyanga, Zimbabwe 2 - 6 April, 1997.
27. Magpie Trial: Use of Magnesium Sulphate for Prevention of Eclampsia: Collaborators Meeting, Liverpool, 13 - 16 April, 1997.
28. XVth FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Copenhagen, Denmark 2 - 8 August 1997.
29. 12th Congress of the Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMSA) on Quality Assurance in Health Care Delivery in Africa, Maseru, Lesotho, 25 - 29 August, 1997.
30. The Magpie Trial Collaborators Meeting. St. Catherine's College Oxford 25 - 26 September 1998.
31. International Network for Control of Gynaecologic Cancers (INGGC) Consensus Conference on Cervical Cancer Screening and Management. Tunis, Tunisia. 28 - 31 January 1999.
32. 5th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria. Benin-City, Nigeria. 25-28,1998
33. International Network for Control of Gynaecologic Cancers (INCGC). African Regional Technical/Training Workshop on Cervical Cancer. Ibadan, Nigeria. 10-15 April,200
34. X111International AIDS Conference. Durban, Republic of South Africa.9-13 July, 2000.
35. National Conference on Reducing Morbidity&Mortality from unsafe Abortion. Abuja, Nigeria. 24-28 July,2000.
36. Xv1 International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) World Congress, Washington. USA. 3-8 September, 2000. 

Communications at Scientific Conferences

1. Osinusi B, Adewole I.F., & Laditan, A.O. Management in Intersexual Disorders. 16th National Conference of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) Ibadan, Nigeria. 8 - 10th November, 1984.
2. Adewole I.F., Changing Parameters of Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases in Nigeria, 5th World Congress on Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases, London. 23 - 25th October, 1990.
3. Adewole, I.F. Trends in Post Abortal Mortality and Morbidity in Nigeria. 8th Congress of Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) on the Health of the African Mother and Child. Accra. 2 - 7 December 1990.
4. Adewole, I.F. Problems of Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria - An Overview. Consultative Group Meeting on How to Eliminate Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria. Ota, Nigeria. 16 - 17 August, 1991.
5. Adewole I.F. The concept of Networking in Advocacy Campaign - An Overview. Consultative Group on Networking to Eliminate Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria. Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy (CAUP). Ota, Nigeria. 2 - 5 June 1994.
6. Adewole I.F. That Our Women May Live. International Conference in Reproductive Health Initiatives on Private Medical Practice: Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN), Lagos. Nigeria . 18th March, 1994.
7. Adewole I. F., Babarinsa I. A., Ayinde A. Influence of Time and Marital Pattern in the Development of CIN. 9th World Congress of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy. Sydney. Australia. 12 - 16 May, 1996.
8. Adewole I. F., Fawole A.O., Babarinsa I. A. The value of antenatal screening for Syphilis at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30th November, 1996., Ibadan Nigeria.
9. Adewole I.F,, Babarinsa I.A., Atere W.A., Aderinto Y., Bakare, R.A. and Oni, A.A. Sexual behaviout of husbands of pregnant and recently delivered women in Ibadan - inferences from a focus group study. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30th November, 1996, Ibadan. Nigeria.
10. Oladimeji, A.O., Ayuba T.T., Adewole I.F., Babarinsa I.A., Bakare, R.A., and Oni, A.A. Clinico-Pathologic study of vaginal discharge in Ibadan. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30th November, 1996., Ibadan, Nigeria.
11. Adewole I.F., Odeniyi G.D., Fashina, N.A., Ogunbiyi J.O. The relative value of bacteriology and Cytology in the diagnosis of sexually transmissible diseases. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30 November 1996, Ibadan, Nigeria.
12. Bakare, R.A., Oni, A.A., Sokunbi, W.O., Ogundiran, N., Ayuba T.T., Babarinsa, I.A.. Odeniyi, G.D., Fawole, A.O., Adewole I.F. Spectrum of detectable microbes amongst commercial sex workers in Ibadan. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30 November, 1996. Ibadan, Nigeria.
13. Adewole I.F., Fawole, A.O., Fashina, N.A., Ayuba, T.T., Bakare, R.A. and Babarinsa. Medical audit of private medical laboratory services in the management of STD's. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30 November 1996, Ibadan, Nigeria.
14. Fashina, N.A, Adewole I.F., Oni A.A, Odeniyi, G.D., Fawole A.O. and Bakare R.A. Giemsa stain as a rapid screening test in the diagnosis of STD's. 30th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) 27 - 30th November, 1996, Ibadan, Nigeria.
15. Adewole I.F., Fawole A.O., and Babarinsa I.A. Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria. 3rd EUROGIN International Congress on Lower Genital Tract Infection and Neoplasia. UNESCO, Paris. 24 - 27 March, 1997.
16. Adewole I.F., Fawole A.O., and Babarinsa I.A. Trends in Cervical Cancer in Young Nigerians over a 16 year period. XVth FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Copenhagen, Denmark. 2 - 8 August, 1997.
17. Adewole I.F. Quality Assurance in Reproductive Health. XII Congress of Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) Maseru, Lesotho 25 - 29 August, 1997.
18. Adewole IF. Oladokun A, Okewole AI, Omigbodun AO, Afolabi KA, Ekele B Audu LR, Obed Y. Magnesium Sulphate for the treatment of eclampsia: The Nigerian Experience . 5th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria.25-29 November !998.
19. Adewole IF, Oye-Adeniran BA, Iwere N, Mohammed P, Olawuyi F, Ekanem EE, Babarinsa IA, Gbadegesin A, Ogedegbe OK, Oloruntimehin OO, Omigbodun AO & Emuveyan EE. 5th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria. 25-29 November 1998.
20. Adewole IF, Awe SO, Makinde M, Fawole AO, Bello BS, Marinho AO, Adeyi Y O, Olawuyi O, Fakolujo A & Kotila RT. Contraceptive and antifertility effects of ricinus communis.5th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria. 25-29 November 1998.
21. Oladokun A, Babarinsa IA, Adewole IF, Omigbodun AO & Ojengbede OA. impact of sitz baths and prophylactics on episiotomy wound healing. 5th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria. 25-29 November 1998.
22. Oladokun A, Babarinsa IA, Adewole IF & Omigbodun AO. A comparative study of Mcdonald and Shorodkar methods of cerclage in management of cervical incompetence in University College Hospital,Ibadan.5th International Congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria. 25-29 November 1998.
23. Odukogbe AA, Adewole IF, Ojengbede OA, Olayemi O, Fawole A, Ahmed A. Advanced Parity: Pregnancy after the fifth delivery. A study of two hospital settings.32nd congress of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria.Lagos,Nigeria.24-27 November,1999.
24. Adewole I.F. Maternal Mortality Versus Cervical .A call for Action. African Regional Technical/Training Workshop on Cervical Cancer. International Network for Control of Gynaecologcal Cancers (INCGC). Ibadan,Nigeria.10-15 April, 2000.
25. Adewole I.F. Defect in the Abortion Law. National Conference on Reducing Morbidity and Mortality in Nigeria. Abuja, Nigeria.24-28 July,2000. 

Guest Lecture

• Cervical Cancer in Nigeria: A Preventable Problem, University of Ibadan medical Students Association (UIMSA) 1995 Guest Lecture. April, 1995.
  

Publications:

• Books/Proceedings

1. Guidelines to Health Workers on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Publications, March 1991.
2. Guidelines on appropriate use of Blood & Blood Products for Nigeria. The National Blood Transfusion service of the Federal Ministry of Health. August 18th 1991.
3. Adewole I.F. Abortion in Nigeria: A major Health Problem In Eliminating Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria. Proceedings of a Consultative Meeting. Nigerian Medical Association Ota, Nigeria. 16 - 17 August, 1991.
4. Adewole, I.F. (1992). The role of Health Professional Associations in National Health Information System. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Nigerian Health Information System Abuja, Nigeria Feb 1992. Eds. Makanjuola JDA and Onibokun, AG, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Services, Lagos, Nigeria. Pp 202-203.
5. Adewole I.F. Documenting the Abortion Problem in Nigeria. In Abortion Methodology Workshop. Proceedings of a Meeting organised by the Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy (CAUP) Ota, Nigeria. 22-24 July 1993.
6. Adewole I.F. The Concept of Networking in Advocacy Campaign - An Overview. In Networking to Eliminate Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria. Proceedings of a Consultative Meeting Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy (CAUP) Lagos, Nigeria. 2-5 June, 1994.
7. Babarinsa IA., Adewole, I.F., Ajayi AB (1994). Church-based Confinement Services in Ibadan, Nigeria, A Significant Factor in Maternal Mortality. In: Improving Reproductive Health in Africa. Eds Adewole IF, Babarinsa IA and Adekunle O.O. Proceedings of Confederation of African Medical Associations and Societies (CAMAS) 10th Congress Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire 12-17 September 1994, Pp. 55-70.
8. Adewole, I.F. (1994). Abortion and the Law in Africa. In: Improving Reproductive Health in Africa. Eds Adewole IF, Babarinsa IA and Adekunle O.O. Proceedings of Confederation of African Medical Association and Societies (CAMAS) 10th Congress, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire 12-17 September 1994. Pp. 151-159.
9. Adewole, I.F. CAUP and Empowerment of Women In Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health. Proceedings of a Consultative Meeting Campaign Against Unwanted Pregnancy (CAUP) Ota, Nigeria. 8-11 December, 1994.
10. Adewole, I.F. (1995). The role of Abortion and Miscarriage in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity In Promotion Safe Motherhood at the Primary Health Care Level. Proceeding of a SOGON workshop 5-7 October 1995 Ed. VE. Aimakhu, Published by Unicef. Pp. 81-92.
11. Adewole I.F., Babarinsa IA., Ayinde AE. (1996). Influence of Time and Marital Pattern on the development of Cervical intraepithelia Neoplasia (CIN). In 9th World Congress of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy, Sydney, Australia Proceedings of Conference Ed., Channen W & Atkinson K: Monduzzi Editore 12-15 May 1996. Pp. 509-513.
12. Adewole, I.F. & Onwudiegu U. Pregnancy, Births and abortion: In status of Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria. (eds.) Dare O.O., Isiugo - Abanike I.M., Jimoh A, Omololu O & Udegbe I.B.) Chestrad 1997; 353 - 360.

Articles in Learned Journals

• Gynaecological Oncology

13. Adewole, I.F., Rustin, GJS, Newlands, ES., Dent, J. and Bagshawe, K.D. (1986). Fertility in Patients with Gestational Trophoblastic Tumours treated with Etoposide, Eur. J. Cancer Clin. Oncol. Vol. 22, (No. 12) 1479-1482.
14. Adewole, I.F., and Newlands, ES.; Lamki, H. and Nevin, M. (1987). Metastatic germ cell tumour associated with XY gonadal dysgenesis; successful chemotherapy. Case report. Br. J. Obstet. Gynae. vol. 94; 589-591.
15. Adewole, I.F., and Newlands, ES. (1987). Neuron - specific Enolase (NSE) as a tumour maker, Comparative Evaluation with Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA) as a marker of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Med. Oncol. and Tumour Pharmacother. vol. 4, (No. 1); 11-15.
16. Adewole, I.F., and Adeleye, JA. (1991). "Changing Parameters of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease in Nigeria". Improving the Outlook. Nig. J. Surg. Sciences. vol. 1, No. 1: 59-60.
17. Adewole, I.F., (1991). An ELISA for Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG). Niger. Med. J. vol. 21, No. 6: 172-175.
18. Adewole, I.F., Akang, EEU., Edozien, LC. (1993). Cervical Sarcoma: A Clinico-pathologic study of 6 cases. J. HK Med. Ass. (vol. 44, No. 4: 47-49.
19. Edozien, LC; & Adewole, I.F. (1993). Cervical Carcinoma in Nigeria - A need for early detection. Afr. J. Med. & Med. Sci. vol. 22; No. 4: 87-92.
20. Omigbodun, AO, Thomas, JO, Adewole, I.F., Ogunlusi, ML (1993). Triage of Patients with Abnormal Cervical Smears in the absence of Colposcopy. Tropical and Geographical Medicine. vol. 45; No. 4: 157-158.
21. Omigbodun, AO., Thomas, JO., Adewole, I.F. (1994). Cytologic Detection of Urinary-bladder involvement in cervical-cancer. Int. J. of Gynaec. Cancer. vol. 4, 401-403.
22. Adewole, I.F., Edozien LC, Babarinsa, IA, Akang, EEU. (1997) Invasive and In-Situ Carcinoma of the Cervix in young Nigerians. A Clinico-Pathologic Study of 27 Cases. Afr. J. Med. & Med. Sci. 26: 191 - 193.
23. Adewole, I.F., Babarinsa, IA, Thomas J., Ajayi, AB. (1997) Ovarian Cancer Associated with Ovulation Induction Afr. J. Med. Sci. 26: 203-204.
24. Akang EEU, Adesina AO, Ilesanmi AO, Adewole, I.F. Pindiga UH (1997). Ovarian Teratomas in Ibadan, Nigeria. A clinico-pathologic study. Trop. J. Obstet. Gynae. vol. 14; No. 1: 34-37.
25. Ajayi I.O. Adewole I.F. (1998). Determinants of utilisation of cervical cancer screening facility in a low socio-economic setting in Nigeria. J. Obstet Gynae. vol. 18, No. 2: 154-158. 
26. Ayinde AE, Adewole, I.F. Babarinsa IA. (1998). Trends in Cervical Cancer screening in Ibadan, Nigeria. A four year review. W. Afr. J. Med. vol. 17; No. 1: 25-30. 
27. Adewole I.F., Babarinsa I.A., Odeniyi G.D. (1998). Cryotherapy in the management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in developing countries. Int. J. Gynaecol. Obstet. Vol. 60: 69-70.
28. Ajayi I.O., Adewole I.F., (1998) Knowledge and attitude of general outpatient attendants in Nigeria to cervical cancer. Cent. Afr. J. Med. Vol. 44, No. 2: 41-43.
29. Babarinsa I.A. Akang EEU, Adewole I.F. (1998). Pattern of Gynaecological Malignancies at the Ibadan cancer registry (1976-1995) Nig. Qt. J. Hosp. Med. vol. 8; No. 2: 103-106.
30. Babarinsa, IA, Adewole, IF (1998). Knowledge and Attitude to utilization of cervical cytology screening by female workers in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital. Nig. Med. Pract. Vol. 35; No. 3/4: 48-52. 
31. Akang EEU, Adesina AO, Ilesanmi AO, Adewole, I.F. Pindiga UH (1997). Ovarian Teratomas in Ibadan, Nigeria. A clinico-pathologic study. Trop. J. Obstet. Gynae. vol. 14; No. 1: 34-37.
32. Onoviran, O.O., Dada Y.O., Adewole I.F. (1998) Cervical cancer in Nigeria. DOKITA Vol. 25; No. 1: 72-77.
33. Babarinsa I.A., Campbell, O.B., Adewole I.F. (1999)) Pyometria complicating cancer of uterine cervix. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. Vol. 64: 75-76.
34. Fawole A.O., Babarinsa I.A., Ogunbiyi, J.O., Familusi F, Adewole, I.F. (1999). Sarcoma Botyroides in seven year old: Successful chemotherapeutic management. J. Obstet. Gynae. 1: 92-93.
35. Babarinsa IA, Fakokunde FA, Ogunbiyi JO, Adewole IF (1999) Vulval and Vaginal Cancer as seen at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Af. J Med Med Sci 28:77-80
36. Campbell OB, Akinlade IB, Arowojolu AO, Babarinsa IA, Agwimah RI, Adewole IF (1999).Comparative Evaluation of Hypofractionated Radiotherapy and Conventional Fractionated Radiotherapy in the Management of Cancer of the Cervix in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. Accepted for Publication 2000 July 31st .
37. Adewole IF, Oladokun A, Fawole AO, Olawuyi JF, Adeleye JA (2000). Fertility regulatory methods and development of complications after evacuation of complete hydatidiform mole vol20 ,168-69.

Abortion/Reproductive Tract Infection

38. Adelusi, B., Adetoro, OO., Adewole, I.F.; Osoba, AO. (1987). Epidemiology of Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases in a Female Population Attending an STD Clinic in Ibadan. Afr. J. Std. vol. 3, No. 1: 9-11.
39. Adewole, I.F. (1991). An exploratory study of knowledge of AIDS and HIV infection among Health Professionals in Nigeria. Niger Med. J. vol. 21; No. 5: 150-152.
40. Adewole, I.F. (1992). Trends in Post Abortal mortality and morbidity in Nigeria. Int. J. Gynae. & Obst. vol. 38: 115-118.
41. Adewole, I.F. 1993/94. That Our Women may Live. The Nigerian Family Practice vol. 3; No. 2: 9-11.
42. Adewole, I.F. Fawole AO, Babarinsa IA, Oni AA. (1997). The value of antenatal screening for syphilis in Ibadan. Nig. Med. Pract. vol. 34: 39-42.
43. Oladimeji AO, Ayuba TT, Adewole, I.F., Babarinsa IA, Bakare RA (1998). Clinico-Pathologic Study of vaginal discharge in Ibadan. Nig. Qt. J. Hosp Med. vol. 8, No. 1, 6-8. 
44. Henshaw, S.K., Singh Susheela, Oye-Adeniran, B.A., I.F. Adewole., Iwere, N, Cuca Yvete, P. (1998), Incidence of Induced Abortion in Nigeria. Int. Fam. Plann. Perspect. 24:156-164.
45. Adewole I.F., Odeniyi G.D., Fashina N.A., Ogunbiyi, J.O. (1998). The relative value of Bacteriology and Cytology in the diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Nig. Qt. J. of Hospp. Med. Vol. 8 (No. 3) 170 - 172.
46. Oni, A.A., Ogundiran, Niyi, Bakare R.A., Adewole I.F., Olumide, S.K., Tomori, B.B., Oyediji, K. (1999). The role of a secondary health centre in the Management of sexually transmitted diseases in Nigeria. Nig. Med. Pract. Nig. Med. Pract. Vol. 37 No. 3/4. 

Perinatal Medicine

47. Ojengbede, O.A., Akinyinka AO. and Adewole, I.F. (1992). The baby friendly initiative and high cost of formula feeding: Implication on child health in Nigeria. Nig. Med. J. vol. 23; No. 1: 31-33.
48. Adewole, I.F., Franklin O., & Matiluko, A.A. (1993). Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labour. Afr. J. Med. & Med. Sci. vol. 22; 81-86.
49. Obed, JY. & Adewole, I.F. (1993). Threatened Abortion and Low Birth Weight Babies in Ibadan. Medical Update vol. 1; No. 3: 17-20.
50. Obed J.Y., & Adewole, I.F. (1994). The Unfavourable Cervix: Improving the Bishop Score with the Foley's Catheter. W. Afr. J. Med. vol. 13; No. 4: 209-212.
51. Lekwuwa, G.U., Adewole I.F., Thompson, M.O. (1995) Antiepileptic drugs and Teratogenicity in Nigerians. Trans, R. Soc. Trop. & Hyg. Vol. 89: No. 2, 227.
52. Adewole, I.F., Babarinsa IA & Ajayi AB (1996). A Comparative study of Dilapan (Tm) Hygroscopic Cervical Dilator and Foley's Catheter in pre-induction cervical ripening, Trop. J. Obstet Gynae. vol. 13; No. 1: 42-46.
53. Obed J.Y., & Adewole, I.F. (1996). Antepartum Haemorrhage. The influence of First Trimester Uterine Bleeding. West Afr. J. Med. vol. 15; No. 1: 61-63.
54. Obed J.Y., & Adewole, I.F. (1996). Placenta Previa: A Late Sequela of Previous lower uterine segment Caesarean section scars, As manifest in subsequent Pregnancies J. Obst. Gyn. East Cent Afr. vol. 12; No. 1: 15-17.
55. Ajayi AB, Babarinsa IA, Adewole, I.F. (1997). Maternal height and prior vaginal delivery as predictive factors in trial of labour after one caesarean section. J. Obstet Gynaecol. vol. 17; No. 6: 545-547.
56. Adewole I.F. (1999). Antibiotics in preterm labour with intact membranes: RHL Commentary, WHO. No. 2. 
57. Oladokun A, Babarinsa  IA, Adewole IF, Omigbodun AO, Ojengbede OA (2000). A Sitz bath does not improve wound healing after elective episiotomy.J.Obstet.Gynaec.Vol.20;No 3,281-283.
58. Oladokun A, Okewole I, Adewole IF and Babarinsa IA(2000)
    Evaluation of cases of eclampsia in University College Hospital, Ibadan over a 10 year period. W.Afr.J.Med 19:192-194.

General Gynaecology

59. Adewole, I.F. (1994). A case of cyclical menouria syndrome. Afr. J. Med. and Med. Sci. vol. 23: 9 - 11.
60. Adewole, I.F. Thompson EF, Babarinsa IA, Akang EEU (1997). The Value of Routine Endometrial Biopsy in Gynaecological Practice. W. Afr. J. Med. vol. 16; No. 4: 242-245.
61. Babarinsa IA, Ajayi, AB, Adewole, I.F., Adeleye, JA (1997). Daycare Diagnostic Laparoscopy; experience with the first 1000 patients in a Tropical Gynaecological Service. Gynaecological Endoscopy vol. 6; 273-276.
62. Ajayi AB., Babarinsa I.A. Adewole IF (1998). Daycare Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Infertility Evaluation. Nig. Qt. J. Hosp. Med. Vol. 8 (4) 288-290. 
63. Olaore JA, Shittu L, Adewole IF (1999). Intravesical Lippes Loop following insertion for the treatment of Asherman's syndrome: A case report. Afr. J. Med & Med Sci.28:207-208.

Miscellaneous

64. Adewole, I.F.(1991). Effective Communication and Medical Practice. Niger. Med. J. vol. 21; No. 21: 59-60.