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Women who fail one or two such screens need additional counseling.

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

This hospital uses a counseling form to educate their patients about the risk of recurrence of a shoulder dystocia and to choose whether they want to have another vaginal delivery.

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.

A new study indicates that oral contraceptives may have benefits beyond the reproductive. And, does vitamin D really provide a benefit in postmenopause? Plus: do cranberry capsules reduce the number of post-surgical UTIs?

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A study examines whether or not the benefits ascribed to mammography have been overstated.

40% of women have dense breast tissue which makes it difficult to detect cancer with mammography. Invenia ABUS automated breast ultrasound helps improve invasive breast cancer detection in dense breast tissue.

The CDC issues a report on the fetal and infant mortality rates. And, could a blood marker indicate that some women have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression? Plus: Does premature birth have a psychological impact on the infant?

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

Following a successful delivery, a woman seeks a tubal ligation and ventral hernia repair, to be performed laparoscopically. The procedure was performed as a laparotomy, which led to a lack of informed consent suit.

Have pelvic guideline changes led to a reduction in other recommended screenings? Plus, how does menopause impact future cardiovascular health? And: Does childhood stress lead to negative obstetric outcomes?

Regulations are becoming more complicated and vary by state.

The steady rise of cesarean delivery has led to a steady increase in this potential obstetric emergency.

The definition, epidemiology, natural history, diagnosis, and management of vasa previa, particularly cases diagnosed prenatally.

A new study sheds some light on the risk profile of antidepressants. Plus: do women experience the same blood pressure elevation following alcohol consumption as men? And, do feminine products provide another source of exposure to phthalates?

Did the surgeon conceal the extent of a recent injury?

In the first installment of a new series aimed at better equipping ob/gyns to deal with legal issues, a physician-attorney reviews what it takes for a plaintiff to prevail in a malpractice case.

News, a surgical video, and links related to infertility and fertility preservation.

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

A study examines the impact of Obamacare on how much women have to spend for contraceptives. Plus, do smoking and preterm delivery increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? And: Are the benefits of mammograms overblown?

Yet another financial penalty imposed upon healthcare providers/systems

A new study looks at the potential benefits of umbilical cord "milking." Plus: is the verdict on long-term benefits for mid-urethral slings in?

How a woman’s body responds to pregnancy may predict her later cardiovascular health.

Steady declines in preterm birth are good news but there are more newborn lives to save.

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