A pilot study at a hospital in India showed a 150% improvement in delivery of essential childbirth practices with the use of a 29-item checklist.
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The relative risk for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism jumps 7.9- and 6.5-fold in women using patches and rings, respectively, compared with women who do not use hormonal contraceptives.
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A systematic review of long-term bisphosphonate use and prevention of fracture risk says these drugs should be considered in some patients.
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Using IUDs as emergency contraception may reduce the pregnancy rate to less than 1 in 1000.
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A retrospective study suggests that national chlamydia screening guidelines might not be sufficient to reach at-risk women older than 25 years in some states.
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Even when menopause symptoms negatively affect women’s lives, few seek treatment.
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New data are a critical first step to reduce the incidence of bacterial vaginosis and the unnecessary use of antibiotics.
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With their narrow therapeutic index, GnRH antagonists can be a challenge to use in IVF.
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Biennial mammography may benefit women in their forties at increased risk for breast cancer.
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An analysis of data from the STAR study reveals the gynecologic risks associated with tamoxifen and raloxifene.
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A combined oral contraceptive with nomegestrol acetate and 17beta-estradiol taken in a 24-4-day regimen is somewhat more effective than one containing drospirenone and ethinyl E2 in a 21-7-day regimen.
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Still deciding on which sessions to attend? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz presents an overview of what he considers to be the hottest sessions at this year’s meeting.
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Researchers test validation of single ultrasonography for diagnosis of DVT in pregnant and postpartum patients.
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Susan Wysocki discusses an important update on emergency contraception that was presented at the March 2012 Contraceptive Technology conference.
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This guideline synthesis from the National Guideline Clearinghouse on cervical cancer screening uses systematic comparisons of guidelines to address similar topic areas.
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In the 1990s, women with false-positive mammograms had a higher later breast cancer rate than women with negative results; newer screening technologies indicate the 2 groups have similar cancer rates.
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The status of GnRH-agonist triggering as an alternative to hCG triggering of oocyte maturation in IVF is explored in this review article.
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A recent national survey finds that although most obstetrician/gynecologists ask their patients about sexual activity, they do not ask key questions about their patients’ sexuality.
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A study examines the association between mortality from heart disease and the number of pregnancies a woman has had.
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Is this young woman’s nausea and vomiting just typical “morning sickness,” or is something more serious going on?
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New SMFM and ACOG guidelines address measuring cervical length to evaluate preterm birth risk, as well as progesterone and other treatments suitable for different types of high-risk patients.
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The World Health Organization recommends breast-feeding for 6 months, but this may not be a realistic option for many women.
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Early prenatal counseling during a first pregnancy is associated with a longer interval between births, according to results from a New Jersey study.
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Many different therapies have been used over the last few decades to treat endometriosis. This new study explores the use of progestin, and takes a look at how it succeeds at treating this condition in women.
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An increased length and depth of episiotomy has been associated with a decreased risk for obstetric anal sphincter injuries.
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An increased length and depth of episiotomy has been associated with a decreased risk for obstetric anal sphincter injuries.
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Misoprostol, compared with placebo, reduced abortion complications in a large trial in 9 countries, according to a World Health Organization report.
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Oxytocin can be used alone to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, and controlled cord traction for placental delivery can be omitted if qualified personnel are not available.
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Most physicians believed that patient sociodemographic factors did not influence their clinical decisions, according to a survey of academic obstetricians.
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Most physicians believed that patient sociodemographic factors did not influence their clinical decisions, according to a survey of academic obstetricians.
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