Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Clinical Review
2015 Update on pelvic floor dysfunction: Bladder pain syndrome
Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome is difficult to diagnose. Here, updated guidelines on recognition, with tools to help the cause, and...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Pubovaginal sling for stress urinary incontinence using autologous fascia lata
These surgeons review indications and demonstrate patient positioning and their minimally invasive fascia lata harvest technique.
Expert Commentary
Which vaginal procedure is best for uterine prolapse?
Sacrospinous hysteropexy and vaginal hysterectomy with uterosacral ligament suspension were found to be comparable at 12 months after surgery in...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Sodium fluorescein as an alternative to indigo carmine during intraoperative cystoscopy
With indigo carmine unavailable for use during cystoscopy, surgeons need an alternative contrast agent. Could sodium fluorescein be of use and, if...
Expert Commentary
Dr. Michael Krychman details new and in-the-pipeline treatment options for vulvovaginal atrophy
A better understanding of the physical and anatomic changes during menopause has led to improved treatments for vulvovaginal atrophy (also known...
Medicolegal Issues
Three mesh cases: two defense verdicts; one large award
Notable judgments and settlements
Clinical Review
2014 Update on pelvic floor dysfunction
Bowel management for the gynecologist
Expert Commentary
Recurrent urinary tract infection: Who is at risk and best options for management
Howard B. Goldman, MD, discusses the possible reasons why a patient is experiencing recurrent UTIs and suggests measures to help prevent future...
From the Editor
Farewell to indigo carmine
With a nationwide shortage of this marker dye, what are the options, and cautions, for obstetricians and gynecologists?
Expert Commentary
Key ways to differentiate a benign from a malignant adnexal mass
In this commentary, Dr. Javier F. Magrina describes screening techniques that differentiate benign from malignant adnexal masses, and discusses...
Clinical Review
2014 Update on infectious disease
Treating acute cystitis effectively the first time, and more clinical guidance on preventing, identifying, and managing infection