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Treatment with Insulin Lowering MedicationsPolycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by anovulation (irregular or absent menstrual periods) and hyperandrogenism (elevated serum testosterone and androstenedione).
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Successful Ovarian Transplant Presented in TorontoOne of the most publicized papers of the 1999 American Society of Reproductive Medicine/ Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society was the research presented by Dr. Oktay, Dr. Karkujaya, Dr. Gosden and Dr. Schwartz from Cornell University in New York and and from the University of Leeds in the UK. They successfully auto-transplanted frozen-banked ovarian tissue and demonstrated the resumption of ovarian function.
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Behind the Scenes – Editing a Worldwide JournalOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom FIGOWashington D.C., USA - September 2000
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Introduction to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)OBGYN.net Conference CoverageSLS, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting 13th International Congress and Endo ExpoSeptember 29-October 2, 2004 - New York, New York
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Gastric Lap Band Surgery For Weight LossOBGYN.net is planning a new section for our web site. We are dedicating a section to both the wellness of women and to general topics of special interest to women. We are starting to develop these new topics here on the Women's Home Page in preparation for the new section, which should be online this summer.
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Part III - Gastric Band TextOBGYN.net Broadcasting presents Part III of a series on Weight Loss Surgery. This series is unique in that we follow the patient from pre-op to one year post-op.
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The Treatment of Dyspareunia Resulting from Vulvar VestibulitisA Randomized Comparison of Group Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Surface Electromyographic Biofeedback, andVestibulectomy in the Treatment of Dyspareunia Resulting from Vulvar Vestibulitis
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Ask The Expert Archives on ContraceptionQuestions on Contraception answered by Marta Mendez, MD,
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EMAS Conference HighlightsOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) 5th Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark-July, 2000
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Ob/Gyns Should Offer Long Acting Reversible Contraception First to Lower Unintended Pregnancy RatesThe Contraceptive CHOICE Project, a research study at Washington University in St. Louis, found that offering long-acting, reversible contraception (LARC) to women first, citing its low-failure rates, reduced rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion and increased continuation rates.
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The usage of grafts in reconstructive surgeryOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the 24th Annual American Urogynecology Society Meeting, Hollywood, FL - September 2003
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Tumor Marker Testing Fact SheetTumor marker tests include a variety of tests for cancer that can be performed on cells of a tissue sample from a newly biopsied or stored tumor. Tumor marker testing provides the patient and oncologist with vital information about the tumor at the cellular level, expanding traditional pathology reports that are based on tumor size, appearance and staging of the disease.
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Advancements in Gynecological OncologyCould the approval of bevacizumab for advanced cervical cancer and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer last year lead to patient-specific therapies?
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Hysterectomy for Huge Uterus using Minimally Invasive SurgeryCoverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC
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Pain ManagementOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom International Pelvic Pain SocietySimsbury Connecticut - April/May, 1999
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What Men Can Do: Helping Women Cope with Breast CancerBreast cancer is traumatic not only for the women who develop it, but also for the men in their lives. I know. In 1991, my wife was diagnosed, and I found myself along for an unpleasant ride as she had surgery, two months of daily radiation, and six months of biweekly chemotherapy, not to mention the emotional upheaval the disease engenders.
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AdhesionsOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom Endometriosis 2000 - 7th Biennial World Congress - London, May, 2000
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Uterine ProlapseUterine prolapse or dropped womb is a condition in which the uterus drops downward in the pelvis below its normal position. The uterus may drop slightly and remain above the introitus (vaginal opening, grade 1). It may drop further so that the cervix or lower portion of the uterus reach the region of the introitus (grade 2). In the most severe form, the cervix or even the entire uterus bulges out of the introitus (grade 3). Uterine prolapse is the indication for hysterectomy in 16% of cases in the U.S.
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Cervical CancerOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom First Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility Prague CZECH REPUBLIC - October, 1999
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Osteoporosis Ask The ExpertQuestions this month have been answered by:Michael Kleerekoper, MB, BS, FACP, FACE, OBGYN.net Editorial AdvisorHarvey S. Marchbein, MD, USA, OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Chairman and Editorial Advisor
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Transvaginal Hydro Laparoscopy: Preliminary Assessment of Cost-EffectivenessTransvaginal hydro laparoscopy (THL) is a new approach to pelvic anatomic evaluation in the infertile woman. In this procedure a dilating trocar is inserted through the osterior vaginal wall for endoscopic pelvic examination. Normal saline is used to float the bowel out of the pelvis so that one can evaluate the distal Fallopian tubes, ovarian surfaces, pelvic sidewalls, and the cul-de-sac. The THL procedure makes in-office pelvic endoscopy, hysteroscopy, and dye hydrotubation a reality.
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Olympus Flexible HysteroscopyOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the 31st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (AAGL)
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Better Education on VTE Prevention Is NeededNew research underscores the need for improved awareness among caregivers about how to best protect pregnant patients from blood clots before delivery.
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Six New Requirements of ICD-10-CM for OB/GYNTake a close look at your documentation in these six areas of OB/GYN to start making improvements now and better prepare for ICD-10-CM.
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Making OCs More User-friendlyThis article examines issues surrounding noncompliance, and offers advice regarding effective patient counseling. It also highlights the importance of OC packaging: Market research studies suggest that more discreet and more convenient styles of packaging may promote consistent use.
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Sound Off: Overregulation and Politicization of Medicine Limit Access to In-Office Uterine EvacuationWe received the following comment from Mitch Nudelman, MD, regarding the use of office-based uterine evacuation in early pregnancy failure. Seems there’s more to the issue than the lack of physician training highlighted in a recent study.
