Authors


Sarah Simko, MD, PhD

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Surgical treatments for endometriosis

Laparoscopy remains the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.


Rachel C. Forcino, PHD, MSC, Postdoctoral Fellow

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Why shared decision-making matters more than ever

Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.


Jill Murphy

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People with depression may be more susceptible to COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

The research team found that levels of depression are at least 3 times higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic.


Christina P.C. Borba, PhD, MPH

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Perspectives on global women’s mental health

This diverse group of women came together to explore the challenges in treating mental illness in patients who identify as female.


Leeya Pinder, MD, MPH

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First US national HPV conference highlights advances in cancer prevention

Leeya Pinder, MD, MPH, highlights a national conference to spotlight the role of human papillomavirus in cancer, emphasizing vaccination, screening innovations, and collaborative efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.


Diamond Goodwin, MD, MHS

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How to manage endometriosis-associated pain

Pain mechanisms are multifactorial, complex, and still poorly understood.


Peter A. Ory, MD

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Hysterosalpingography for boomers to zoomers

Although the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is the oldest special radiologic procedure, first performed over 110 years ago, it remains an essential part of the evaluation of the infertile couple.


Elaine L. Duryea, MD

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Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section

Cesarean delivery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States, with over 1 million infants delivered this way each year. Maternal morbidity and mortality rates in this country are higher in women undergoing cesarean delivery. To improve these outcomes, experts make a case for the application of several ERAS principles to obstetric-specific issues.




Sandra Fyfe

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Study: Progestin-only pills more effective than previously thought

A literature review published in the journal Contraception finds progestin-only pills (POP) may be more effective than expected.


Anthony Opipari, MD

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Vulvar infection in patient with acute myeloid leukemia

This vulvar infection rarely is seen but presents an intriguing case.


Christina L. Herrera, MD

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Prepare for the unanticipated: Placenta accreta spectrum

Placenta accreta spectrum presents a complex obstetric challenge, characterized by the abnormal adherence of the placenta to the uterine wall, often leading to potentially life-threatening hemorrhage.


Leah Kuntz

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What TikTok could mean for adolescent mental health

TikTok has over 1 billion users and dominates youth culture. Is it damaging their mental health?


Elizabeth Imboden, MD

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Fever and facial swelling in a neonate

An 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?


Ashley M. Hesson, MD

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Vulvar amyloidosis

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


Susan Crowe, MD

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Alcohol and breastfeeding: What are the risks?

What are the impacts of alcohol use during lactation?


George Saade, MD

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #51: Thromboembolism prophylaxis for cesarean delivery

The risk of venous thromboembolism is particularly high during the postpartum period and especially following cesarean delivery.


Reina Puri

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Finding the best fit

Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescents.


Ryan McDonald

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No survival benefit of annual ovarian cancer screening in low-risk women

The results, according to the study authors, demonstrate that screening the general population for tubal and ovarian cancer each year does not result in a survival benefit.


Lois Levine, MA

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Does menopause really cause depression?

Though studies on the prevalence of depression during menopause vary, for those experiencing the symptoms, quality of life can be severely compromised.


Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL

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How gepotidacin offers new option for uncomplicated UTIs, with Ryan Haumschild, PharmD

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL, explains the impact recently FDA-approved gepotidacin will have on uncomplicated UTIs and what this means in terms of antibiotic stewardship.


Nick Lofton

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5 tips for tackling telehealth

There are barriers to telehealth adoption that physicians must overcome to realize the technology’s promise.



Michael Berk, MD, PhD

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Mind-body resilience for women: A focus on depression

Here’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.


Molly Findley, DO, MPH, MS

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Fresh ideas, workarounds during pandemic can increase access to contraception

The pandemic has forced us to get more creative in managing patients’ needs, especially when it comes to contraception


Mike Szczesny

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How virtual care Is transforming the healthcare landscape

Virtual care revolutionizes healthcare with better treatment, improved efficiency, and reduced costs.


Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD

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SMFM 2021: Selected Scientific Advances

This year’s annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) will go down in history as one to remember.


Andy Kumar

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5 value-based care strategies for leveraging patient data

Clinical and claims data must be in synch to achieve best outcomes for patients.


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