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An interview with Peter Petros, MD, author of "The Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Management According to the Integral Theory"

An interview with Peter Petros, MD, author of " The Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Management According to the Integral Theory"

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain

OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 18th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Vienna, Austria

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland

In an expected move, the FDA has withdrawn its accelerated approval of Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of breast cancer. Specifically, bevacizumab is no longer indicated for use in combination with paclitaxel for patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have not undergone chemotherapy.

In the United States, nearly 1 in 5 women smoke. The College also reminds clinicians that pregnancy is often a great motivator to quit smoking.

Unless medically indicated, labor inductions or cesarean deliveries should not be performed before 39 weeks’ gestation, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

With its implications of sexual transmission and potential cervical cancer, a diagnosis of genital warts can be emotionally distressing to patients. Because no single treatment serves every patient, the best approach to selecting a therapeutic option considers the extent of the disease, wart location, and the patient's individual needs.

Most Americans have some memory of the Vietnam war and the scars it left on the soldiers who were there, formed both from the brutality of the combat and also in the return home, often without honor.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, or PID, is an infectious disease that affects millions of U.S. women and girls each year. Although usually surprisingly easy to treat, it can be hard to diagnose, and can lead to many long-term and troublesome complications.

Who should have a Pap Smear?Any woman who is sexually active or is at least 18 years old should have a Pap smear. Cervical cancer is most commonly caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).

The PAP smear is a screening test for detecting cancerous or precancerous changes of the cervix. The test was developed by Dr. George Papanicolaou in the 1940’s.

October: National Family Sexuality Education Month

This KIDS COUNT Special Report contains some hopeful news for the future of America's families. Since 1991, the percentages of American teenagers getting pregnant, giving birth, or having abortions have all fallen.

When will girls get their first period? The ages vary, but there are two signs of puberty that generally precede first menstruation.

Vulvodynia is a medical term that means "painful vulva". The term can cover a wide variety of vulvar pain syndromes, including various infections and skin disorders.

Painful sexual intercourse, called dyspareunia in medical terminology (pronounced "dis-pair-une-ee-ah"), is a common complaint among women seeking gynecologic care.