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Lucia DiVenere, MA

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The poor will always be with us, and they want and need healthcare

The most vulnerable deserve care and coverage for preventative health services.


John C Hobbins, MD

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Maintaining excellence in obstetrics and gynecology

Faced with dramatic changes in the practice and financing of medicine during the past 2 decades, clinicians, educators, and researchers have struggled to adapt. Obstetrics and gynecology has seen an increased emphasis on subspecialization, without equal emphasis on enhancing women’s care.


Nathan Kase, MD, MS

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Maintaining excellence in obstetrics and gynecology

Faced with dramatic changes in the practice and financing of medicine during the past 2 decades, clinicians, educators, and researchers have struggled to adapt. Obstetrics and gynecology has seen an increased emphasis on subspecialization, without equal emphasis on enhancing women’s care.


Hugh Taylor, MD

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Endometriosis: Takeaway Points

Endometriosis experts describe their takeaway points messages on the management of endometriosis.


Thomas Hanson, MD

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Maintaining excellence in obstetrics and gynecology

Faced with dramatic changes in the practice and financing of medicine during the past 2 decades, clinicians, educators, and researchers have struggled to adapt. Obstetrics and gynecology has seen an increased emphasis on subspecialization, without equal emphasis on enhancing women’s care.


Victor R Cotton, MD, JD

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Origins of Lynch Syndrome

Although the syndrome is named after the "father of hereditary cancer," it hasn't always been referred to as such.


Douglas H Kirkpatrick, MD

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Origins of Lynch Syndrome

Although the syndrome is named after the "father of hereditary cancer," it hasn't always been referred to as such.


Peter Rosenblatt, MD

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Use of biologic grafts in pelvic organ prolapse surgery

Pelvic organ prolapse is a very prevalent condition, affecting up to half of all women over 50 years old. Biological grafts may be useful in certain patients but long-term trials are needed to guide their proper use.


Emily Von Bargen, DO

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Use of biologic grafts in pelvic organ prolapse surgery

Pelvic organ prolapse is a very prevalent condition, affecting up to half of all women over 50 years old. Biological grafts may be useful in certain patients but long-term trials are needed to guide their proper use.


Stephen T. Chasen, MD

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Ultrasound images: Fetal anomalies in multi-fetal gestations

Early imaging is key to the diagnosis of the many anomalies that are unique to multifetal gestations. The third slideshow of our ultrasound collection includes examples of these anomalies.


Elisabeth Quint, MD

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Managing genital and pelvic pain in young patients

Part 2 in a series on emergencies in pediatric and adolescent gynecology


Monica Woll Rosen, MD

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How to help adolescents choose the right contraceptive

Discover effective counseling techniques and overcome barriers to empower adolescents in making informed decisions about contraception, fostering trust, confidentiality, and autonomy in reproductive health care.


Elisabeth Quint, MD

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Bleeding disorders: When to worry, how to help

Studies have shown that 1 in 5 women who consult their doctor for heavy or prolonged bleeding during their periods actually have an underlying bleeding disorder.


Kjersti Marie Aagard, MD

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The microbiome in prematurity: Key messages from emerging science

PTB can be readily separated into spontaneous and indicated PTB, and, thus, treatment or prevention for one might be counterproductive for the other.


Derrick Michael Chu, BSC

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The microbiome in prematurity: Key messages from emerging science

PTB can be readily separated into spontaneous and indicated PTB, and, thus, treatment or prevention for one might be counterproductive for the other.


Daniel W Skupski, MD

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Using ultrasound to recognize fetal anomalies: Part 2

This article discusses the conditions that are unique to multifetal pregnancies.


Stephen T Chasen, MD

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Using ultrasound to recognize fetal anomalies: Part 2

This article discusses the conditions that are unique to multifetal pregnancies.


Kavita Kalidas, MD

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Migraines in Women

This article reviews how migraines in women are impacted by the fluctuating hormone levels they experience throughout their lifecycle.


My-Linh Nguyen, MD

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Sexual health and function in pregnancy

Physiologic changes during pregnancy affect the body’s hormonal milieu as well as a woman’s sexual desires, responses, and practices. In this review, we discuss knowledge gaps, the physiology of the female sexual response during pregnancy, types of sexual activity during pregnancy, and existing literature on anatomic and physiologic changes by trimester and postpartum.


Jenny Mei, MD

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Sexual health and function in pregnancy

Physiologic changes during pregnancy affect the body’s hormonal milieu as well as a woman’s sexual desires, responses, and practices. In this review, we discuss knowledge gaps, the physiology of the female sexual response during pregnancy, types of sexual activity during pregnancy, and existing literature on anatomic and physiologic changes by trimester and postpartum.


Tamara Grisales, MD

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Sexual health and function in pregnancy

Physiologic changes during pregnancy affect the body’s hormonal milieu as well as a woman’s sexual desires, responses, and practices. In this review, we discuss knowledge gaps, the physiology of the female sexual response during pregnancy, types of sexual activity during pregnancy, and existing literature on anatomic and physiologic changes by trimester and postpartum.


Diana Curran, MD

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Can you make the right diagnoses?

Three more chances to test your diagnostic skills.


Hope K Haefner, MD

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Vulvar amyloidosis

A case study on diagnosis and management. Could you recognize this rare condition?


Vanessa E. Torbenson, MD, FACOG

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Fetal Fibronectin: The Benefits of a High Negative Predictive Value in Management of Preterm Labor

The clinical diagnosis of preterm labor (PTL) has up to a 50% false-positive rate, often leading to unnecessary hospitalizations and interventions. What objective tools can clinicians use to accurately diagnose true PTL - and reduce the drain on resources and overexposure to treatments?


Marron Wong, MD

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Why you should be performing office hysteroscopy… now

Office hysteroscopy (OH) remains a valuable but underutilized tool in evaluation and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. Fostering a clinic environment in which patients have access to a “one-stop shopping” experience has benefits for both them and the gynecologist. as well as the medical system.


Valencia Miller, MD, MS

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Why you should be performing office hysteroscopy… now

Office hysteroscopy (OH) remains a valuable but underutilized tool in evaluation and treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. Fostering a clinic environment in which patients have access to a “one-stop shopping” experience has benefits for both them and the gynecologist. as well as the medical system.


Soumia Brakta, MD

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Is menses induction necessary before ovulation induction?

Recent studies suggest that a progestin-induced withdrawal bleed may reduce conception and live birth rates in women undergoing ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate.


Michael P. Diamond, MD

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Is menses induction necessary before ovulation induction?

Recent studies suggest that a progestin-induced withdrawal bleed may reduce conception and live birth rates in women undergoing ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate.


Heather S Lipkind MD, MS

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Should I give the flu shot to my pregnant patients?

Drs. Lipkind and Savitz go over several studies to determine the benefits and risks associated with flu shots given to pregnant patients and whether or not ob/gyns should recommend flu shots to these patients.


David A Savitz, PhD

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Should I give the flu shot to my pregnant patients?

Drs. Lipkind and Savitz go over several studies to determine the benefits and risks associated with flu shots given to pregnant patients and whether or not ob/gyns should recommend flu shots to these patients.

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