This month's web-exclusive Legally Speaking article examines a case where conflicting expert testimony and a sympathetic mother made for a difficult decision.

Did delay in assessing decreased fetal movement result in brain injury? 

Dr. Melissa S. Wong demonstrates a forceps delivery from beginning to end and provides step-by-step instructions.

Forceps delivery technique

Dr. Wong discusses the parts of the forceps and highlights the differences between various types.

Anatomy of the forceps

Hormonal therapy is not without controversy but it is still one of the most effective treatments for patients with symptoms.

Practical approach to managing menopause

Forceps deliveries are a unique and effective tool to assist patient and provider in achieving a vaginal delivery

Forceps delivery: Contemporary tips for a classic obstetric tool

According to research published in Menopause, vaginal atrophy-a treatable condition-appears to be the most impactful factor for perimenopausal women and declining sexual function.

Perimenopause’s negative impact on sexual function

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.

How often do patients turn to social media for STD second opinions?

Women with endometriosis seeking pain relief may want to consider cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD), according to a recent study presented at the 2019 American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Global Congress.

Managing endometriosis pain with cannabis

A JAMA Psychiatry prospective cohort study found that scores for depression were higher among younger adolescents who used oral contraceptives (OCs) than those who did not, but the connection did not remain when all included age groups of the study were combined. 

Oral contraceptives and concurrent depressive symptoms 

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.

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