Gynecology

Pioneers in uterine transplantation provide an update on an investigational procedure that holds promise for women with absolute uterine factor infertility.

A recent research letter in JAMA looked at crowd-diagnoses via social media to determine whether they were for a second opinion after seeing a health care professional.

Hysteroscopic removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs) during the first trimester is a viable option for patients who wish to continue their pregnancy, according to a presentation at the AAGL 2019 Global Conference.

A presentation at the 2019 AAGL Global Congress described how advanced administration of pre-operative oral analgesics could reduce patient usage of immediate post-operative opioid use following minimally invasive hysterectomy.

Ranging from sexual function among cancer patients to how lifetime estrogen exposure affects late-life cognition to state strategies to address opioid use, these were Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for the top gynecologic studies published in October 2019. 

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been associated with several toxic effects and a recent study appearing in the Journal of Women’s Health suggests that douching may contribute to higher VOC exposure in women.

Tell us if you see surgical simulation as a valuable tool for ob/gyns

A web-exclusive discussion on the complexities and the current landscape of gynecologic surgery.

Four ob/gyns discuss the merits of surgical simulators and what kind of future is in store for the tools.

Ongoing postoperative complaints and disturbing scan results - was this a case of a rare random complication or an intraoperative injury?

In this video, Dr. Ascher-Walsh discusses the future of simulation training and explains why the benefits aren't just limited to the surgeon.

Hysteroscopic lysis of intrauterine adhesions (IUAs) is the primary initial treatment in patients with Asherman’s syndrome who have symptoms. These six steps can help improve outcomes with the procedure.

A new randomized trial compared the failure rates of vaginal mesh against hysterectomy with uterosacral ligament suspension for prolapse surgery.

From a USPSTF update on BRCA1/2 screening to a vaginal ring that has shown effectiveness towards preventing HIV, these are five of the most noteworthy gynecologic-focused studies published In August 2019.

Surgical wound classification is an important predictor of postoperative surgical site infections and this will ensure that correct classification is recorded

Rates of revision surgery for mesh midurethral sling placement drop dramatically once a surgeon has reached a certain threshold of annual cases, according to results of a new study.

Minimizing intrauterine trauma is the key to prevention of adhesions, but treatment is possible when they occur.

Ilana Cass, MD, discusses why ob/gyns should talk with their patients about salpingectomy, as well as where to focus future research.

Tips to provide better care for patients and improve the value of the healthcare dollar.

Six services within the realm of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) can easily and inexpensively be incorporated into an ob/gyn practice, according to a panel discussion at the 2019 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists annual clinical and scientific meeting in Nashville.

What’s your diagnosis in a patient with lesions that are sometimes painful and do not respond to antibiotics?

Nisse V. Clark, MD, Renita Kim, MD, MPH, and Jon Einarsson, MD, PhD, MPH show how they treat multifocal bowel endometriosis in a 25-year-old G0 with dysmenorrhea, dyschezia, and cyclic rectal bleeding.

A relatively new laparoscopic technique, which entails use of the pelvic peritoneum to increase vaginal length, may be an effective treatment for dyspareunia.

While minimally invasive and open surgeries have been found to produce similar survival rates in other early cancers, that might not be the case for early cervical cancer. PLUS: At what age should cervical cancer screening stop? ALSO: How much do genetic variants affect breast cancer risk?

Rates of post-hysterectomy infection have been shown to be lower in hospitals that have adopted evidence-based guidelines for preventing postsurgical infections.