Over the past 10 years controversy has surrounded the practice of ultrasound for entertainment purposes. In 1994, the ARDMS held and published a readership poll on this very subject. For our paper we decided to hold a similar poll to see if the opinion has changed over the last 5 years.
Trisomy 18 is a serious chromosomal anomaly which has a very poor (usually lethal) prognosis. T18 is usually associated with a variety of sonographically detectable abnormalities.
Research has emerged validating and confirming the recommendations of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Cancer Society, and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology to screen women for cervical cancer every 3 years if they have a negative human papillomavirus (HPV) test and a normal Pap test. However, the researchers also found that Pap testing was important among women who tested positive for HPV since it helped identify women who developed cancer or precancer.
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There are many factors that go into the decision to choose a birth control method. This article is intended to be an overview to help you to think about these choices, and make a decision about what method is best for you.
Contraceptive behavior is related to changing age structure, and change in upper age limits for OCs use. However, there are unpredictable factors affecting contraceptive use such as the publicity regarding OCs and breast cancer and concern about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including human immunodeficiency virus infection as well as abortion legislation.
A new overview of studies of the Pill and the risk of heart attack, published today (Friday 30 August) in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal, Human Reproduction,* provides a reassuring picture of the safety of the third generation Pill.
Questions on Contraception answered by Marta Mendez, MD,
Questions on Contraception answered by Marta Mendez, MD
Questions on Puberty, Gyn Exam Procedures and Pap Smears answered by Marta Mendez, MD
Questions on Contraception
Questions on Pregnancy
Questions on Sex & STD's
Planning to start a family is an exciting time. Many women and their partners wonder if there is anything they can do to help make this both successful and safe. In fact there are many things that can be done to increase the chances of a healthy mother and baby.
A prospective case-control study from Sweden has found long-term benefits of regular mammography screening, including a positive impact on reducing mortality.
Family planning counselling which covers knowledge transfer about contraceptive mode of action, by enabling informed choice, improves compliance to and efficiency of contraceptive methods.
Perforation of uterus by intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a known complication. However, to our knowledge, to have two IUCD perforating the uterus has never been reported. We present here this case which we believe is the first reported in literature, and discus the importance of careful evaluation prior to insertion of contraceptive loop and the management implemented.
Miscarriage and induced abortion are life events that can potentially cause mental distress. The objective of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the patterns of normalization of mental health scores after these two pregnancy termination events.
Neutrophils infiltrate the endometrium pre-menstrually and after long-term progestin only-contraceptive (LTPOC) treatment. Trafficking of neutrophils involves endothelial cell-expressed intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM-1).
This study assesses the consistency of responses among women regarding their beliefs about the mechanisms of actions of birth control methods, beliefs about when human life begins, the intention to use or not use birth control methods that they believe may act after fertilization or implantation, and their reported use of specific methods.
Although uncommon, insulation failure (IF) during minimally invasive surgical procedures can cause electrosurgical injuries that can lead to significant complications. For instance, the resulting burns of these injuries involve a high risk of tissue necrosis and abscess formation that can lead to the perforation of internal organs, such as the bowel, which in turn can result in bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity.
A prospective case-control study from Sweden has found long-term benefits of regular mammography screening, including a positive impact on reducing mortality.
After delivery, there may be partial or complete retention of parts of the placenta or other decidual tissues within the uterus. This condition is termed “retained products of conception” (RPOC).
Uterine fibroids are one of the most common medical conditions affecting women. Despite the fact that at least 1 out of every 4 women has fibroids, there is a considerable amount of misinformation regarding the effects of fibroids and their treatment. In order to fully understand these common uterine tumors, one needs to understand their cause, possible symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.