Gynecology

The study also found that early gender-affirming therapy vastly improves teens’ psychological well-being and body image.

Seven women’s health-focused organizations have formed the Alliance for Endometriosis to improve the lives of women afflicted with the disease.

Less than half of ob/gyns offer their patients the two most effective forms of emergency contraception -- ulipristal acetate and the copper intrauterine device (IUD) -- according to a national survey.

“Improved vision, laparoscopy and endoscopic surgery were made possible by an image revolution,” said Michel Canis, MD, PhD, an ob/gyn from Clermont-Ferrand, France, who chaired the panel.

This week's poll focuses on vaginal dilation for treatment of various sexual concerns.

Massive intraoperative blood loss (MIBL) is strongly and independently linked to postoperative febrile morbidity following gynecologic laparotomy, according to a retrospective cohort study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC).

An adolescent patient's right to privacy is crucial, especially for ob/gyns.

"These results may have a direct impact on health care delivery if used to develop screening for women at higher risk and to prepare providers to treat women suffering from PFD," researchers said.

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A new study in Pediatrics investigated whether there was a relationship between age of presentation for gender-affirming medical care and mental health problems.

Women with high-grade cervical dysplasia are much less likely to have recurrence after primary conization if they undergo laser conization than a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), according to a 5-year follow-up study.

A new study by French investigators shows that adenomyosis confined to the outer myometrium is associated with primary infertility—but not more diffuse disease.

Although myomectomy may prolong the operative time and the postoperative hospital stay, there are numerous potential benefits including avoiding a follow-up operation to remove uterine fibroids.

For the literature review, the authors searched PubMed, ScienceDirect and Embase for English language articles on drug resistance, with 58 articles for inclusion.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of uterine fibroids may not significantly increase the risk of pelvic adhesions.

The authors reviewed studies with primary outcomes that were factors associated with unsuccessful pessary fitting and discontinuation in women with POP and 21 for final analysis.

A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, investigated the efficacy of the Healthy Choices intervention when delivered in HIV clinics and remotely.

Self-catheterization for over 1 month occurred in 13.6% of surgical cases, mainly after segmental colorectal resection.

Considerable heterogeneity exists in reported outcomes and measures used in clinical trials of treatments for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which impacts between 40% and 60% of postmenopausal women, according to a systematic review in the journal Menopause.

A new technique for repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) appears to be associated with good short-term outcomes, based on results of a new pilot study.

Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, shares her insight on the ways in which hospital systems reinforce cisnormativity and focal points to address for a more welcoming environment.

Presented by Kristen Pepin, MD, and Jon I. Einarsson, MD, PhD, MPH Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston

A genome-wide analysis sheds light on how hormone response in endometrial cells affects endometrial function.

A new literature review suggests that several major barriers exist to care for the condition.

In July 2019, a jury awarded $229.6 million in the largest medical malpractice verdict ever in the United States.

Findings from a new study by Australian researchers suggest that physical activity should be incorporated into cancer care during and beyond treatment.

Contemporary OB/GYN Senior Editor Angie DeRosa sat down with Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, and Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSC, to discuss gynecologic care considerations for transmasculine people.

Find additional resources for providing high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare to transmasculine people, transgender men, and nonbinary people, whose sex assigned at birth was female.

Based on the literature, a bundled intervention was created that included dual antibiotic prophylaxis (cefazolin and metronidazole) aimed at reducing surgical site infections for all patients undergoing hysterectomy.

There are several steps clinics can take to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for transgender and nonbinary people. Is your hospital and/or practice one of them?