Published in Obstetrics and gynecology
Obstetrician-gynecologists reported prescribing a median of 26 opioid pills across all indications combined. Amount prescribed varied widely by indication but not by reported adherence to recommended prescribing practices. This study highlights an urgent need for increased efforts to improve ob-gyns' knowledge of opioid use, misuse, disposal, and b...
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Female sterilization is relied on by nearly one in three women aged 35-44 years in the United States. Sterilization procedures are among the most common procedures that obstetrician-gynecologists perform. The most frequent sterilization procedures include postpartum tubal ligation, laparoscopic tubal disruption or salpingectomy, and hysteroscopic t...
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Published in Obstetrics and gynecology
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02449915.
Published in Obstetrics and gynecology
Risk of CIN 2 or worse is increased in women with a prior solid organ transplant or who have HIV and CD4 cells/microliter less than 500 but not in women with HIV and higher CD4 levels or in women without a prior solid organ transplant but who are prescribed only one or two immunosuppressive medication classes.
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Elective labor induction after 39 weeks of gestation was associated with reduced maternal and neonatal morbidity among obese women. Further prospective investigation is necessary.
Published in Obstetrics and gynecology
A 28-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, with two previous cesarean deliveries presents for prenatal care. Her second pregnancy was complicated by a uterine rupture at 36 weeks of gestation. She asks, "When should I be delivered during the current pregnancy?"
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In South Australia, the preterm birth rate among singletons increased from 1986 to 2014 by 40%, with iatrogenic preterm birth being responsible for 80% of this increase. Incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and SGA declined. Among pregnancies complicated by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and SGA, the proportions of preterm birth in...
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This month we focus on current research in global women's health. Dr. Ramsey discusses four recent publications, which are concluded with a "bottom line" that is a take-home message. A complete reference for each can be found in Box 1 on this page along with direct links to abstracts.
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Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD therapy for the conservative treatment of complex atypical hyperplasia or early-grade endometrial cancer resulted in return to normal histology in a majority of patients.
