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Alpha-Tochopherol in Treatment of Cervical Cancer PrecursorVitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is thought to play a role in several stages of carcinogenesis through its contribution to immunocomptence, inhibition of mutation formation and repair of membranes and DNA.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POCS)The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries accumulate tiny "cysts" (actually little follicles, two to five millimeters in diameter, each of which contains an egg)
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Invitation to the 3rd AAGL International Conference in Brisbane, Australia, 21-23 May, 2009Coverage of the 37th Annual Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology
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Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome with Electromyographic Biofeedback of Pelvic Floor MusculatureThirty-three women diagnosed as suffering from vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, marked by a significant history of long-term moderate to severe chronic introital dyspareunia and tenderness of the vulvar vestibule, were selected for treatment.
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Pre-op Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer in Patients Presented with Adnexal MassPre-op Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer in Patients Presented with Adnexal Mass using the Risk of Malignancy Index
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Effects of preeclampsia on the mother, fetus and childHigh blood pressure complicates almost 10 percent of all pregnancies, and the incidence is higher if the women are nulliparous or carrying multiple fetuses.
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Postabortal Placental Polyp or Uterine AVM? Saline Instillation Sonohysterography as a Diagnostic AidPostabortal placental polyps and uterine arteriovenous malformations can look identical on ultrasonography. Read how saline instillation sonohysterography helped discern the diagnosis.
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Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Gynaecological Problems: A Retrospective StudyObjective: To study the findings obtained by diagnostic laparoscopy in gynaecological problems in order to re-assess the role of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of gynaecological problems during the study period.
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Anatomy and the Field of Human ReproductionOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland
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IBD and the Pregnant PatientPregnancy is possible for women with inflammatory bowel disease, but collaboration is needed between gastroenterologists and obstetricians.
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Emotional Support Lacking for Women With Uterine FibroidsTwo studies show that the emotional impact of uterine fibroids is significant but support is lacking, especially in African American women.
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Talking to Patients About MammographyWe invited Dr Amer Karam, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, to shed some light on how best to address patients' concerns and confusions. Dr Karam is a surgical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer.
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Case Report: Ovarian CancerPhysical exam • HR - 90/min RR - 20/min BP - 130/70 • Lung - ↓ Rt. base • Abdonminal distension / Clinical ascites • Abdominal / Pelvic mass
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Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis in patients with failed in vitro fertilization cyclesEndometriosis is one of the most common gynecologic disorders and is significantly more prevalent in the setting of infertility. The prevalence of endometriosis in infertile women ranges from 25% to 50% compared to 5% in fertile women. Successful laparoscopic management of all stages of endometriosis was reported as early as 1986. This has revolutionized the management of endometriosis. The benefits of surgical therapy for infertility associated with endometriosis have been well documented.
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The Incontinence Solution: Answers for Women of All AgesThis book is written to give understandable answers to women suffering from Incontinence. It explains the condition and gives realistic options to those suffering from this embarrassing condition. I read it and learned much from it.
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal HysterectomyWe compared laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) with total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) in a case control study that evaluated length of operation, blood loss, length of hospital stay, drug requirements for pain, and postoperative pain and activity levels.
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Obesity: To Treat, or Not to Treat?Obesity: to treat, or not to treat: that is the question? Recently I read a column in the Florida Sun Sentinel in which some ob/gyns in South Florida reported that they turned away obese patients-15 practices of the 105 polled stated that they had established a weight “cut-off” starting at 200 pounds. In the interest of transparency I must admit that I would have problems finding a doctor under these circumstances as I am 5′ 10.5″ and over these physicians’ set weight limit.
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Who’s Afraid of Defensive Medicine?There's an important subtext that undergirds defensive medicine that often goes unrecognized and therefore unanalyzed. Defensive medicine is driven by the fact that we live in a "risk society," a society that is organized around a new understanding of risk.
