Gynecology
The latest information on colposcopy, endometriosis, fibroids, Pap smear, and more, drawn from across our primary care and specialty care areas. Sign up now for monthly e-mail alerts on new content.
Contraceptive Practice Recommendations Tailored for Use in the U.S.Free
- June 13, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
The CDC has adapted the WHO's Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use.
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Prepartum Blood Test Predicts Postpartum Depression Risk
- June 10, 2013
- Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
- Psychiatry
The extent of estrogen-induced DNA methylation in the blood cells of pregnant women with mood-disorder histories is associated with postpartum depression.
- Reviewing:
- Guintivano J et al. Mol Psychiatry 2013 May 21
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy Associated with Excess Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
- June 6, 2013
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
Temporal analysis of ovarian cancer incidence before and after the initial report of WHI risk–benefit data suggests a possible relation.
- Reviewing:
- Yang HP et al. J Clin Oncol 2013 May 6
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Adherence to Treatment Guidelines Matters for Optimal Ovarian Cancer Outcomes
- June 6, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Higher-volume physicians and hospitals followed guidelines more closely, resulting in better outcomes. CME
- Reviewing:
- Bristow RE et al. Obstet Gynecol 2013 Jun; 121:1226
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Gestational Flu Increases Offspring's Risk for Bipolar Disorder
- June 3, 2013
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Psychiatry
Is it time for large public health efforts to vaccinate all women of childbearing age?
- Reviewing:
- Parboosing R et al. JAMA Psychiatry 2013 May 8
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Despite Uptick in Overall Use, Intrauterine Contraception Still Should Be Encouraged in TeensFree
- May 30, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system is preferred for adolescents.
- Reviewing:
- Berenson AB et al. Obstet Gynecol 2013 May; 121:951
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Out, Damned Spot: Managing Nuisance Bleeding Associated with Intrauterine Contraception
- May 30, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
Tranexamic acid modestly improved bleeding and spotting compared with placebo — but nuisance bleeding generally improves on its own.
- Reviewing:
- Sørdal T et al. Obstet Gynecol 2013 May; 121:934
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Potential Benefits of the LNG-IUS in Women Receiving Adjuvant TamoxifenFree
- May 23, 2013
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- Women's Health
The levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was effective in preventing tamoxifen-induced endometrial polyps.
- Reviewing:
- Wong AWY et al. Obstet Gynecol 2013 May; 121:943
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
When You Use EMLA®, Tell Your PathologistFree
- May 17, 2013
- Angelica Maria Selim, MD
- Dermatology
Secondary changes related to EMLA can obscure the primary process in biopsy sampling, making a final diagnosis difficult to render.
- Reviewing:
- Lewis FM et al. J Cutan Pathol 2013 Mar 27
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Extended Contraceptive Ring Use Works
- May 9, 2013
- Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, MD, MS
- Women's Health
Vaginal rings suppressed ovulation through 6 weeks of continuous use regardless of BMI.
- Reviewing:
- Dragoman M et al. Contraception 2013 Apr; 87:432
