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As more patients turn to ob/gyns for wellness exams, physicians need to stay up-to-date on current recommendations.

New research examines whether postpartum echocardiography could play a role in CVD detection for women with a history of preeclampsia.

A recent model challenges the rationale of limiting oral contraceptive dispensing as a means to control costs. 

Most vitamins and supplements do very little towards improving heart health, but a recent report identified two supplements and one dietary measure that may be beneficial. 

Although breastfeeding has long been hypothesized to worsen postpartum cardiomyopathy, a new prospective study challenges the connection.

Ob/gyns must be aware of the different treatment recommendations for various scenarios pre- and post-delivery.

The USPSTF recommends diabetes screening as part of a cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults who are overweight or obese and aged between 40 and 70.

Pain relief can be life changing for patients with chronic pain, but ob/gyns need to be mindful of how to prescribe medication properly.

A recent meta-analysis found that women with endometriosis have an increased risk of nearly 40% for certain types of cancers.

While the combination drug should only be used as a last resort, ob/gyns still need to be aware of its potential risk for pregnant and lactating patients.

The FDA suggests that American women are not eating enough fish, though consumers still need to be mindful of which fish to avoid.

Although PFMT has been primarily evaluated for urinary incontinence, new research suggests it may also have benefits for women who report painful sex. 

Ob/gyns treating patients with epilepsy should be aware of their higher risk for sexual dysfunction while also recognizing that the cause may be multifactorial. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two Zika virus (ZIKV)-related updates, one on epidemiology and the other with information for travelers.

A recent study examined whether using an expanded definition for hypertension would result in better identification of women at risk for gestational hypertension.

When a patient is interested in having the device removed, her physician needs to examine several factors before deciding on a surgical approach.

The sheer number of code options can be intimidating, but mastering a few concepts can alleviate some of the stress.

New research indicates that while combined oral contraceptives can be used to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, evidence points to other contraceptive options as being even more effective.

An Egyptian study found that adding a simple step to the IUD insertion process resulted in a 93% success rate for women whose previous insertion attempt failed.

Ob/gyns play a major role in diabetes management and should know how to properly diagnose the condition.

Three cases illustrate the unique challenges ob/gyns face while caring for SCD patients at various life stages.

Although the syndrome is named after the "father of hereditary cancer," it hasn't always been referred to as such.

Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD explains why you might want to consider CO2 lasers to help treat patients with stress incontinence.

Here's how to streamline operations and save time that can be put back into treating patients.

Rising cesarean delivery rates along with inadequate training has largely sidelined vacuum deliveries, even though the procedure has its benefits.

This review discusses the etiologies, evaluations and management strategies for what can often be a frustrating condition for patients.

Using data from more than 60 million individuals, a recent meta-analysis investigated rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diagnoses since the implementation of vaccination programs.

Following a major revision to improve nutritional content, a recent study investigated whether the implementation actually improved perinatal and birth outcomes for recipients.