Modern Methods of Abortion
Whether medical or surgical, abortion in the U.S. is safe and effective.
By Yael Swica, MD, MPH, MTS
June 4, 2009
The Facts About Abortion
Women's Health Patient Information
The procedure is safe and effective.
Does Oral Contraceptive Use Lead to Urinary Incontinence?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Ever use of OCs was associated with moderately higher risk.
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
May 28, 2009
Covering:
Townsend MK et al., J Urol 2009 May; 181:2170
Jackson SL and Fihn SD., J Urol 2009 May; 181:1989
Clinical Usefulness of HPV DNA Testing and Genotyping
Women's Health Summary and Comment
An updated algorithm incorporates a new assay for high-risk HPV types.
By Ann J. Davis, MD
May 28, 2009
Covering:
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.,
Relating Physical and Sexual Violence to STI Incidence
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Recent abuse was associated with excess risk for STIs.
Hormone Therapy in Women with Premature Ovarian Failure: Is Transdermal Safer Than Oral?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Results of a small Scottish trial suggest that the answer is yes.
Economy Looms Large Among Women’s Healthcare Concerns
Women's Health News in Context
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Some women feel financial pressure to defer checkups and curtail use of prescription medications, including contraceptives.
Do Oral Contraceptives Contribute to Urinary Incontinence?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Use of oral contraceptives raised the odds of incident incontinence moderately, but why?
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
May 7, 2009
Covering:
Townsend MK et al., J Urol 2009 May; 181:2170
Jackson SL and Fihn SD., J Urol 2009 May; 181:1989
Should Ovaries Be Conserved at Hysterectomy?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Nurses’ Health Study data showed shortened life expectancy after bilateral oophorectomy.
We Must Do Better at Screening Young Women for Chlamydia
Women's Health Summary and Comment
2007 U.S. screening rates in sexually active young women were only 41.6%.
By Ann J. Davis, MD
May 7, 2009
Covering:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2009 Apr 17; 58:362
LNG-IUS and Endometrial Ablation Control Menorrhagia Equally Well
Women's Health Summary and Comment
No significant differences in menstrual blood loss, treatment failures, or need for further intervention were reported between treatments.
Chlamydia Screening in Sexually Active Young Women
Screening for this often-silent infection should be done much more often.
By Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
May 6, 2009
Covering:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2009 Apr 17; 58:362
Widening Availability of Plan B Emergency Contraception
Women's Health News in Context
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The FDA has expanded approval of nonprescription Plan B access to include 17-year-olds.
Predicting the Onset of Menopause Remains Elusive
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Hormonal patterns of perimenopausal anovulatory cycles did not follow an orderly progression.
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
April 30, 2009
Covering:
Skurnick JH et al., Fertil Steril 2009 Apr; 91:1127
Women Need More Information About IUDs
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Women at risk for unintended pregnancy have little familiarity with IUDs, although some want more information or think that they might use the method.
Does Screening for Ovarian Cancer Really Help?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
No evidence so far
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
April 21, 2009
Covering:
Partridge E et al., Obstet Gynecol 2009 Apr; 113:775
Mutch DG., Obstet Gynecol 2009 Apr; 113:772
Is Screening for Ovarian Cancer Feasible?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Findings from U.K. and U.S. studies conflict.
By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
April 16, 2009
Covering:
Menon U et al., Lancet Oncol 2009 Apr; 10:327
Partridge E et al., Obstet Gynecol 2009 Apr; 113:775
Experts Found No Reasons to Restrict DMPA
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Experts recommended that DMPA be among contraceptive options for all women, regardless of their age or duration of contraceptive use.
Does Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Protect Against Nonvaccine Serotypes?
Cross-protection against nonvaccine HPV types is modest.
By Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
April 15, 2009
Covering:
Brown DR et al., J Infect Dis 2009 Apr 1; 199:926
Wheeler CM et al., J Infect Dis 2009 Apr 1; 199:936
Herrero R., J Infect Dis 2009 Apr 1; 199:919
CT for Ovarian Torsion
Emergency Medicine Summary and Comment
In a review of 28 cases of surgically proven ovarian torsion, preoperative CT scans detected an ovarian abnormality in all patients.
By Daniel J. Pallin, MD, MPH
April 3, 2009
Covering:
Moore C et al., Emerg Radiol 2009 Mar; 16:115
HPV Screening for Cervical Cancer
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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In rural India, a single round of HPV testing was associated with substantially lower rates of advanced cervical cancer and cervical cancer death.
By Ann J. Davis, MD
April 1, 2009
Covering:
Sankaranarayanan R et al., N Engl J Med 2009 Apr 2; 360:1385
Schiffman M and Wacholder S., N Engl J Med 2009 Apr 2; 360:1453
EC Accessibility Does Not Compromise Effective Contraceptive Use
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Women who used EC at least once were likely to continue using, or upgrade to, highly effective contraceptive methods.
Which Is Better for Diagnosing Vaginitis: Clinical Judgment or DNA Analysis?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
DNA analysis was more accurate than clinical diagnosis, but managing patients with vaginitis remains difficult.
By Ann J. Davis, MD
March 12, 2009
Covering:
Lowe NK et al., Obstet Gynecol 2009 Jan; 113:89
Cervical Biopsy Pain? Just Cough
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Voluntary coughing during cervical biopsies alleviated pain.
By Ann J. Davis, MD
March 12, 2009
Covering:
Schmid BC et al., Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008 Dec; 199:e1
OCs and Mood Changes: Which Come First?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Rates of mood and anxiety disorders were similar for current and past OC users.
