Short cervix increases risk of preterm birth thirteenfold
January 1st 2006In women with uterine anomalies, such as bicornuate uterus, unicornuate uterus, septate uterus, and uterus didelphys, a cervical length of less than 25 mm on transvaginal ultrasonography makes preterm birth 13 times more likely, according to results from a prospective study of 64 women.
Sign Out: Empowering patients through education
December 1st 2005From the Internet to salacious headlines in the mainstream media, consumers have never been so inundated with health-care information and advice. To truly empower women to take control of their health, we have to provide them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. But we also need to make sure the information is credible.
Cerclage: Should we be doing them?
December 1st 2005We've been doing cerclage for roughly half a century—but where's the evidence that it prevents preterm birth? The authors make the case for limiting this surgery to select patients, cautioning that for multiple gestations, it might just make things worse.
Grand Rounds: Advances in laparoscopic tools for gynecologic surgery
December 1st 2005As gynecologic surgeons have honed their laparoscopic skills, the tools used for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery have followed suit. Better specimen removal and vessel ligation devices, improved trocars, and automatic morcellators are among the reasons this approach has become easier—and safer.
A primer on breast reduction surgery
November 1st 2005Excessively large breasts can be so painful that even the rare risk of losing her nipples and areolae won't dissuade a woman from undergoing reduction surgery. This article—by two plastic surgeons—gives you information on the pros and cons of various surgical approaches so you can educate patients about all of their options.
Seeking medical options for abnormal uterine bleeding
November 1st 2005Determining the cause of AUB is challenging. How you choose to manage it will partly depend on whether the bleeding is acute or chronic. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we'll discuss medical treatment. In part 2, we'll address surgical options.
NAMS takes stand on testosterone for postmenopausal women
November 1st 2005While some research has shown testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire, arousal, and orgasmic response in postmenopausal women, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), in a recent position statement, advises practitioners to proceed with caution.