OBGYN.net Staff

IVF has made great strides in assisting women with infertility problems. However, many women believe that achieving pregnancy in their 40s is as simple as going to a fertility clinic.

Last week, Choosing Wisely released a list of 45 overused tests and treatments as determined by nine major medical societies.

A recent study shows that health care professionals continue to have misconceptions about the safety of IUDs for nulliparous women.

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The evaluation and purchase of long-term disability insurance is more complex than most insurance companies and agents will tell you. Policy language can be confusing and contradictory and the coverage itself varies substantially from one contract to another. An insured person who has not paid close attention at the time he or she purchased the insurance may seriously regret that fact later on.

A recently published survey indicates that ob/gyns fail to routinely ask their patients about sexual problems, orientation, or sexual satisfaction, even though they routinely ask about sexual activity.

The North American Menopause Society has recently endorsed a flexible approach to the use of HRT that takes into account the individual patient’s needs, the type and timing of the therapy.

Poll shows ob/gyn opinions are split on the federal mandate that private insurance plans cover the cost of birth control.

Are the Benefits of Robotic Surgery Worth the Cost?

Here are two ultrasound images taken during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Do you Screen all New Mothers for Postpartum Depression?

Should employers be required to provide insurance that includes free contraceptive coverage?

ObGyn.net is looking for US-based MDs to share their thoughts on new clinical developments, practice management issues, patient conundrums, regulatory headaches, and more.

Do you provide your patients with online access to test results and other information?

Progesterone does not reduce the risk of preterm delivery among women whose preterm labor was successfully arrested by tocolysis, results from a randomized controlled trial showed.

You have a patient with recurrent vaginal candidiasis and have tried everything you can think of!

The Obama administration is considering requiring drug companies to disclose all payments they make to doctors. This would include funds for research, speaking engagements, consulting, entertainment, etc.

Our patient presents with a history of 5 weeks of amenorrhoea and scanty bleeding per vagina. Based on her history and ultrasound images, what is your diagnosis?