August 21st 2025
A new study finds that cefazolin significantly reduces infection risk after planned cesarean delivery compared to clindamycin plus gentamicin.
Strategies to improve DEI in obstetrics and gynecology
May 6th 2022Catherine Cansino, MD; Andrea Braden, MD; and Lisa Foglia, MD, spoke on how Metrics, wellness models, and management change are essential to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in obstetrics and gynecology at the 2022 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.
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Making obstetrics and gynecology a more diverse and equitable environment
May 6th 2022In this EdTalk, presented at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Lisa Foglia, MD; Andrea L. Braden, MD; and Catherine Cansino, MD, MPH, discuss strategies for improving diversity and equity within obstetrics and gynecology.
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Higher BMI in childhood may lead to higher risk of premenstrual disorders
March 29th 2022A higher childhood body mass index (BMI) was linked to a significantly greater risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood compared to children with normal BMI, according to a prospective cohort study in JAMA Network Open.
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Tapping into the potential of combined laparoscopic salpingectomy and endometrial ablation
March 7th 2022Greg Marchand, MD, talks about his recently published article evaluating the underused potential of combined laparoscopic salpingectomy and endometrial ablation for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and desired sterilization.
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How prevalent is PCOS in teen girls with type 2 diabetes?
February 28th 2022Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 2 diabetes have some markers that suggest a connection, with PCOS patients exhibiting certain symptoms at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later. A systematic review examines the prevalence of the 2 conditions occurring in adolescent girls.
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Supporting transgender and gender-expansive individuals in reproductive health care
February 4th 2022At the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s 42nd Annual Meeting, a roundtable discussion explored ways to promote inclusivity and support transgender and gender-expansive individuals in the women’s health space.
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Balancing the rewards and risks of hormonal acne treatments
January 31st 2022Julie Harper, MD, of the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham, Alabama explained the use, side effects, and risks of spironolactone and oral contraceptives in a presentation at the current Maui Derm for Dermatologists meeting in Maui, Hawaii.
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Poll: Will new technology bring a resurgence in enthusiasm for single port surgery?
January 5th 2022Much innovation has taken place in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in the last decade. Enthusiasm for single-port surgery has waned over the past decade, due to factors like Reimbursement issues and technical demand led to a decrease in enthusiasm, but robotics companies continue to develop new solutions.
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Robotic surgery: A viable option for pectopexy
January 5th 2022While sacrocolpopexy has been the gold standard for the anatomical correction of pelvic organ prolapse for more than three decades, it is a technically challenging procedure that results in dividing the pelvis by mesh material and often requires extensive bowel manipulation.
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Cytology dual-stain biomarker for detecting HPV-driven cervical precancer
December 27th 2021A prospective observational screening study has concluded a cytology dual-stain (DS) biomarker effectively triages women who test positive for primary human papillomavirus (HPV) and are at higher risk of developing cervical cancer, irrespective of the HPV genotype.
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