Gynecology
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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Testing Midstream Urine for Chlamydia trachomatis
- February 2, 2012
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Midstream samples might be adequate for evaluating both chlamydial and urinary tract infections, but study results were not definitive.
- Reviewing:
- Mangin D et al. Ann Fam Med 2012 Jan/Feb; 10:50
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Medical Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: A New Option?Free
- February 1, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Ulipristal acetate was effective and did not cause hypoestrogenism.
- Reviewing:
- Donnez J et al. N Engl J Med 2012 Feb 2; 366:409
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Firming up the Benefits of Cervical HPV DetectionFree
- January 26, 2012
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Compared with cytology alone, performing human papillomavirus DNA testing plus cytology led to fewer high-grade cervical lesions 5 years later.
- Reviewing:
- Rijkaart DC et al. Lancet Oncol 2012 Jan; 13:78
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Do Vasomotor Symptoms Influence Mood — Or Vice Versa?
- January 19, 2012
- Anne A. Moore, WHNP/ANP-BC, FAANP
- Women's Health
Vasomotor symptoms were related to next-day negative affect.
- Reviewing:
- Gibson CJ et al. Menopause 2011 Dec; 18:1270
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Ovarian Preservation at HysterectomyFree
- January 5, 2012
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
Although hysterectomy is linked to early ovarian failure, rates of ovarian preservation at surgery are rising.
- Reviewing:
- Moorman PG et al. Obstet Gynecol 2011 Dec; 118:1271
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Herpes Simplex Vaccine Trial Yields Mixed Results
- January 4, 2012
- Larry M. Baddour, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In a large cohort of young women, the vaccine showed efficacy against HSV-1 infection — with or without disease — but not against HSV-2 infection.
- Reviewing:
- Belshe RB et al. N Engl J Med 2012 Jan 5; 366:34
Ovarian Cancer Screening: No Effect on Mortality
- December 29, 2011
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
Annual screening with measurement of CA-125 and vaginal ultrasound led to harm among women with false positives and did not lengthen survival.
FEATURE
The Menstrual Cycle and Mood: Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderFree
- December 21, 2011
- Marlene P. Freeman, MD
- Women's Health
Prospective mood tracking helps establish diagnoses; treatments include antidepressants and oral contraceptives.
PATIENT INFORMATION
What to Do When Premenstrual Symptoms Interfere with Your Life
- December 21, 2011
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, can be treated effectively.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Can Ovarian Cancer Screening Save Lives?
- December 15, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
New data from the University of Kentucky offer hope, although positive predictive value is still too low.
- Reviewing:
- van Nagell JR Jr et al. Obstet Gynecol 2011 Dec; 118:1212
