Gynecology

Change in Pap smear recommendation has meant fewer occasions for testing for the STI, according to one study.

Ultrasound could replace the stethoscope in ob/gyn, says this doctor who trains practitioners in the developing world.

Compared with single-incision surgery, surgery using mini-laparoscopic instruments is safe and is correlated with lower operative time and less postoperative pain.

Laparoscopic excision should remain the standard of care for endometriosis, although its success depends on the surgeon’s ability to excise all disease from all effected areas.

Reconsidering the role of the laser in surgical gynecologic practice in view of the radical technical innovations that have changed the tool in recent years.

Financial sustainability, intellectual property rights, and protection of the idea are all considerations for physician inventors who want to create new medical devices.

A look at the risk-benefit equation of power morcellation and age. Plus: Does exercise prior to pregnancy reduce pelvic pain in pregnancy? And, are hospitals doing enough to promote breastfeeding in new mothers?

Gynecologic surgeons need validated tools to assess performance and guide their efforts to maintain and improve their skills. C-SATS provides a crowdsourcing solution.

Researchers are genetically sequencing the virus in hopes of one day developing better prevention and treatment.

Could alcohol consumption have an impact on breast cancer screening? Plus, how has the HPV vaccine impacted CIN2+ rates. And: Can metformin plus changes in lifestyle mitigate PCOS.

Results of a multi center observational study suggest that testing for a panel of genes may be the wave of the future for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and alter the course of clinical management.

A case hinges on whether a surgical complication was properly managed.

Opportunistic infections tend to invade the female reproductive tract during certain "windows of vulnerability," researchers have found.

Many advances have been made in understanding the multi-layered causes of sexual pain, and most women can resume or begin satisfying sexual lives after diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.

It has been more than 55 years since ultrasound was first described, and today’s tools and techniques barely resemble the initial construct.

Did the surgeon conceal the extent of a recent injury?

Two doctors from the same health system argue the opposite sides of this issue.

Using SSRI late in pregnancy may increase the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in a newborn. Plus, hormone therapy may help mood in early postmenopause; use of mesh for prolapse on the rise

The FBI is investigating how much the manufacturer knew about the safety of the design. Plus, how does the clotting profile of new oral contraceptives compare to earlier formulations and a look at the impact of the PALB2 mutation on breast cancer prognosis.

What are the current recommendations for managing women who are BRCA 1 or 2 carriers?

Careful preoperative planning and positioning will help to overcome some of the challenges presented by the obese patient's body habitus.

A patient sues after a hysterectomy is performed even after a finding of no cancer.

A new study looks at whether or not women with dense breasts require alternative screening methods. Conventional wisdom about reducing salt intake to lower blood pressure may not be correct. What's the impact of breastfeeding on reducing the recurrence of certain breast cancer types.

A look at the evidence shows that a program using ob/gyn hospitalists makes sense for many facilities and may improve outcomes.

The professional responsibility model of obstetric ethics provides a powerful antidote to maternal rights-based reductionism.

Training on the devices is available, even beyond residency.

Hands-on ratings of a patient-controlled inhaled analgesia system and a bag for contained tissue extraction.

Research looks at ACOG's 39-week initiative, whether a diagnosis of GBS in 1 pregnancy increases likelihood in future pregnancies, and more data on open versus in-bag morcellation.

The USPSTF updated recommendations on mammography have sparked discussion on screening in younger women. Plus, does exposure to gestational diabetes increase risk of autism? What are the implications of genome editing?