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Case Study: Hourglassing of Fetal MembranesHourglassing of membranes or prolapse of membranes through the internal os into the cervical canal is a difficult condition to manage, as it poses a high risk of rupture of membranes if rescue cerclage is attempted.
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Laparoscopy – A simple tip to avoid most of the post-laparoscopy painLaparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique in which abdominal surgery is performed through tiny "keyhole" incisions on the abdomen.
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What About Uterine Scar Ruptures?A complete uterine rupture is a tear through the thickness of the uterine wall at the site of a prior cesarean incision. It is a potentially life threatening condition for both the mother and/or the baby and requires immediate surgical intervention.
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Nursing Moms Not Getting Enough Fatty AcidsPregnant and postpartum women aren't getting enough omega-3 fatty acids, putting the development of their babies' nervous and immune systems at risk.
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Cross-Cultural Aspects of Contraceptive CounselingPaper presented at the XI International Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Reproductive Care 2001
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Anxious for Two: Assessing and Treating Antenatal Anxiety DisordersShe just paged you again. It is “urgent”, just like the last 5 times. You sigh deeply: no matter how many times you tell her that her labs are normal, explain that some shortness of breath is expected in the last trimester, or reassure her that her heartburn is not a first sign of a heart attack (yes, you checked) – it simply won’t stick.
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Laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection in case of deep endometriosisIntroduction: Intestinal endometriosis is a disabling disease present in 6% to 30% of deep endometriosis cases. It can be the cause of abdominal bloating, constipation, intestinal cramping and painful bowel movements, defecation pain and intestinal stenosis up to intestinal occlusion. Colorectal endometriosis requires surgical treatment that can be performed by abdominal route or by laparoscopy. The present study describes the total laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection in case of deep endometriosis with bowel involvement.
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Panic Disorder and Perimenopause PresentationPerimenopause is a time of hormonal fluctuations where some perimenopausal women will experience psychological symptoms during this transition (Carter, 2001; Conboy, O’Connell, & Domar, 2000). Perimenopause may be connected with a new onset of psychiatric symptoms or exacerbation of pre-existing psychiatric problems in women (Simon, et. al., 1998).
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Staying Smart with Estrogen: Estrogen Replacement and Mental FunctioningLosing your keys? Losing your patience? Losing your mind? If you are a midlife woman having difficulties, the solution may be increasing your estrogen level. More and more research studies are showing beneficial effects of hormone replacement on mental functioning. Women taking estrogen showed increased brain activation and reinstated patterns observed in younger subjects performing memory tasks, according to a recent study.
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Building A Doctor/Patient RelationshipFrom the 34th Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - November 2005
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Ethical Obligations and Genetic ScreeningThis blog discusses how OB/GYNs need not only to understand the science behind genetic screening but also to counsel patients properly about the results.
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Osteoporosis Ask The ExpertThis month's questions answered by:Harvey S. Marchbein, MD,Chairman, OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Editorial Advisory Board, Paul D. Burstein, M.D., FACOGOBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Ronald Barentsen, MD, PhDOBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Michael Kleerekoper, M.B., B.S.,OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
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Complications of Fluid Overload from Resectoscopic SurgeryExcess absorption of liquid distending media is one of the most frequent complications of operative hysteroscopy. Although most women recover uneventfully, we are seeing cases of permanent morbidity or death resulting from this complications.
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Pelvic Pain: the True EmergenciesPelvic pain in this category indicates a problem that if not treated urgently will cause serious harm or death. One serious cause of acute pelvic pain is a ruptured tubal (ectopic) pregnancy. Many women with a tubal pregnancy will continue to have menstrual-like bleeding, so they do not consider this possibility.
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Interstitial CystitisOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom International Pelvic Pain SocietySimsbury Connecticut - April/May, 1999
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A New Contraceptive Option: A Focus on the Transdermal Contraceptive SystemAnd my task for this afternoon is to review for you a new contraceptive option and what I’d like to do first is show you my disclosure statement and then I will go into the first part of discussion, talk about why I think there’s a need for this new contraception option and then go in much greater depth in discussing it.
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Another Hairy Issue: Dealing with Hair LossThe scalp hair lives between two and five years. However some women aren't so lucky. It is scary and frightening to be able to look into the mirror and see your scalp when you started out with a nice thick head of hair.
