Does powder increase risk of ovarian cancer?
January 21, 2020
Experience in more than a quarter million women shows no significant association between use of powder in the genital area and ovarian cancer.
Recent Content
Are US teens getting pelvic exams and Pap tests they don’t need?
January 21, 2020
Results of a nationally representative study indicate that many young women receive gynecologic exams that may be unnecessary, and not in compliance with the latest ACOG guidance.
Is it still reasonable to offer MIS hysterectomy? No.
January 20, 2020
Two ob/gyns provide arguments for and against offering the procedure. This article, from Dr. Fader, covers the con side of the argument.
Is it still reasonable to offer MIS hysterectomy? Yes.
January 20, 2020
Two ob/gyns provide arguments for and against offering the procedure. This article, from Dr. Naumann, covers the pro side of the argument.
Immediate postpartum LARC
January 20, 2020
Besides routinely offering postpartum LARC to their patients, ob/gyns must advocate for policies that support these devices.
Disrupted delivery plan leaves OB in difficult situation
January 16, 2020
Did this community physician act accordingly after the patient was diagnosed with MAP?
Familiarity and acceptability of LARC and contraceptive choice
January 15, 2020
Awareness of intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants is high among women of reproductive age, but not as high for DMPA and oral contraceptives, according to a recent study.
CDC initiative improves adolescent reproductive health
January 15, 2020
Provider training boosted screening and education of teens but efforts to boost update of long-acting reversible contraception were less successful.
A fond farewell
January 14, 2020
After 20 years as editor-in-chief, Dr. Lockwood announces that he has stepped down and reflects on his time with the magazine.
Effectiveness of contraceptive counseling strategies
January 8, 2020
Counseling strategies that target women initiating a contraception method, including structured counseling on side effects, tend to increase contraceptive continuation, according to research from BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.
