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The resection was not planned, consented to, or indicated, and this was enough reason to reach a settlement in this case rather than allow a jury to price it.

An innovative, individualized vaccine that may prolong the remission period of ovarian cancer survivors has been developed. Will it work?

The use of weighted vaginal cones for stress urinary incontinence is more effective than no treatment at all, the evidence shows.

A new index using protein markers can identify ovarian cancer cases at high and low risk for recurrence and discriminate between short- and long-term survivors.

A recent study in Nursing Outlook suggests that women who are responsible for full-time care of their grandchildren may be at increased risk of developing depressive symptoms compared with their non-primary caregiver counterparts.

A screening protocol that takes into consideration CA-125 levels over time and results of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer, according to a new report from investigators at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In a large, prospective study, the combination demonstrated excellent specificity and positive predictive value (PPV) in a group of women at average risk of ovarian cancer.

Enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) leads to earlier discharge, cost savings, better patient satisfaction, lower narcotic use, and more stable readmission rates in complex gynecologic surgery patients, according to a study recently published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Evidence shows that acupuncture seems to be the most effective intervention for preventing and treating pregnancy-related pelvic and back pain.

What is your diagnosis in this 3rd trimester fetus? Choose one from the following:

The percentage of married women aged 15–44 who were infertile fell from 8.5% in 1982 (2.4 million women) to 6.0% (1.5 million) in 2006–2010, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Looking for OB/GYNs on Twitter? Here’s a round-up of those who are worth a follow.

A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology looked at the likelihood of survivors developing arm lymphedema and found that roughly 20% of breast cancer survivors were likely to develop the condition.

Mobile healthcare apps and devices are expected to grow at a rate of 61% a year, with 50% of healthcare professionals using at least one app. Ob/gyns are leading the charge, and these 8 apps are helping MDs and HCPs manage patients and stay current on everything happening in the field.

Researchers suggest that recommendations for the universal screening of breast cancer with mammography be reassessed.

Depression over an extended period may make it more difficult for women to get pregnant.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have become more prevalent, with 1 in 88 children now being diagnosed, and scientists and parents want to know what may be causing the problem. Environmental factors’ impact on risk has been of significant interest. A study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the potential effect of induced labor on autism risk.

A round-up of OB/GYN Twitter accounts that are worth a follow.

Our malpractice lawyer counsels on a complicated case involving a delivery with an unexpected outcome and multiple health care providers involved.

A positive relationship appears to exist between the length of time a mother spends breastfeeding and language and intelligence when a child is older, a new study published online on July 29 in JAMA shows.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been making headlines for potential connections with neurologic conditions, obesity, and myriad other health concerns. A recent study published in Human Reproduction looked at whether BPA had a negative impact on fertility.

If sleep is interrupted, it may interfere with normal immune system functioning and lead to unwanted pregnancy outcomes. In addition, depression may play a role in how sleep affects the immune system. These findings were reported in Psychosomatic Medicine.

With 64% of pregnant women in the U.S. taking at least one medication during pregnancy, experts are arguing that it’s unethical not to include them in the testing of new drugs.

There is little difference in the effectiveness and safety of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery and conventional laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of gynecological diseases.

Ultrasound images of the fetal face and eyes are shown below. What is your diagnosis?

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there was a 5-fold rise in deaths of women who abused prescription opioid pain medicine from 1999 to 2010 (6631 deaths in 2010, up from 1287 in 1999).

Properly timing subsequent pregnancies is important for both mothers and babies. It’s often accomplished with postpartum contraception, which may be out of reach for low-income women. A recent study in Obstetrics & Gynecology looked at how prescription of postpartum contraception through publicly funded programs affects the interval between pregnancies.

An ob/gyn neglects to follow a molar pregnancy to its conclusion and the patient develops choriocarcinoma. A jury found in favor of the plaintiff.

In his August 2013 editorial, editor in chief Dr. Charles Lockwood discusses recent findings that obese women have a higher risk of extremely early preterm delivery.