Tricky to diagnose and treat in younger women, endometriosis is the leading cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. View the full, peer-reviewed article, and more, in this month's issue of Contemporary OB/GYN.

June 2020 | Vol 65 No 06

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The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) released a new position statement on managing mesh problems, which includes guidance, treatment algorithms and ways to optimize treatment outcomes for these complications.

AUGS Consensus Statement: Managing mesh problems

NICU utilization trends have yet to be thoroughly investigated. 

New study analyzes NICU utilization trends

Patients and practitioners may be hesitant to delve into sexual health, but talking about it is one way to normalize it.

Discussing patients' sexual concerns

Dr. Rahman is a resident physician in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Klebanoff is a practicing ob/gyn and fellow in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Moawad is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, director of gynecological robotic surgery and FMIGS associate director at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Though theoretical, the threat of aerosolized viral particles places health care providers at risk. Certain safety measures can be taken.

Smoke evacuation in the age of COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its list of demographics at higher risk for COVID-19, due to new evidence. 

Additional risk factors for COVID-19

Dr. Spong is Chief of the Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and Program Scientist for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit Network. A Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with INOVA Alexan

As a pandemic and protests converge, there is a need to recognize long-term effects.

A Collision of Crises

The COVID-19 pandemic has been at the top of everyone's mind for the past several months. More recently, social justice has taken the spotlight.

Chairman's Letter: Website overhaul, podcast & more

As telehealth becomes more and more prevalent in practices everywhere, there are many things practitioners need to know. 

Telehealth codes: What you should know

In late March, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. 

What the CARES Act means for medical student loans

The current climate around race and implicit bias has forced us to take a step back and confront its presence in our day-to-day lives. 

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