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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.

Recurrence of high-grade cervical dysplasia

Judith M. Orvos, ELS, is a a BELS-certified medical writer and editor and an editorial consultant for Contemporary OB/GYN.

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

Study links focal adenomyosis and primary infertility

Podcasts

Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, and Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSC, discuss ways in which ob/gyns can provide high-quality care for transgender and nonbinary people assigned female sex at birth.

S2E3: Providing quality care for transgender and nonbinary patients

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.

Study finds myomectomy at cesarean section can be performed safely

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

Mechanisms of drug resistance to T. vaginalis

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

HIFU treatment for fibroids does not increase risk for 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.

Causes of unsuccessful pessary fitting in women with pelvic organ prolapse

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

HIV intervention efficacy based on location

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

Voiding dysfunction after colorectal surgery for endometriosis

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. 

Variation in outcome reporting and measurement tools among treatment trials for GSM

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. 

Pilot study of novel technique for POP repair

Videos

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.

How health care systems and providers can address cisnormativity

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

Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis nodule of the rectum

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

How fibroblast/hormone interactions affect endometrial function

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

Barriers to care for abnormal uterine bleeding

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

Medical malpractice claims, risk reduction tactics in obstetrics

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.

S2E2: Overcoming Racism and Unconscious Bias in OB/GYN

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

Physical activity in gynecologic cancer survivors

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.

Gynecologic care considerations for transgender and nonbinary patients

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. 

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