Gynecology
Clinical Review
2023 Update on abnormal uterine bleeding
Commentary
The safety of vaginal estrogen in breast cancer survivors
Concomitant use of vaginal estrogen and aromatase inhibitors was associated with a higher risk for breast cancer recurrence than was use of...
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How ob.gyn. programs provide abortion training post Dobbs
Given the logistic and financial challenges, ob.gyn. programs may not be able to ensure that all residents who need abortion training receive it...
From the Journals
‘Missed opportunities’ for accurate diagnosing of women with vaginitis
Study suggests that clinicians are not engaging the standard of care for testing and diagnosing vaginitis.
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Underprescribed menopause relief: Women suffer needlessly
Treating with low-dose estrogen isn’t a radical approach – in fact, it is the standard of care for women experiencing many menopause symptoms.
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Ob.gyn. organizations opt for new residency application platform
Holistic review of candidates will be possible at lower cost.
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New studies inform best practices for pelvic organ prolapse
Addition of estrogen in apical/uterovaginal prolapse repair showed no benefits; Manchester technique outperforms sacrospinous hysteropexy for...
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Oxycodone tied to persistent use only after vaginal delivery
Oxycodone receipt was not associated with persistent opioid use, compared with codeine.
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Number of cervical cancer screenings linked to higher preterm birth risk
The optimal screening strategy must trade off the oncologic benefits of cancer detection against the neonatal harms of overtreatment.
Product Review
Product updates and reviews
Ceek Women’s Health introduces the Nella single-use vaginal speculum for use during gynecologic examinations and procedures....
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Progesterone might benefit women in perimenopause
The best management for symptoms in perimenopause is an often-neglected topic of research.