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Unmet Needs in ContraceptionJenna Beckham, MD, MSPH, FACOG, and Thomas Kimble, MD, comment on unmet needs and challenges faced by patients looking for contraception.
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Historical Difficulty in Safely and Effectively Preventing CMVExperts discuss the trajectory of CMV awareness and vaccine development efforts.
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Mother-to-child hepatitis b transmission presents economic trade-offsExpanding peripartum prophylaxis could be more cost-effective, but would likely lead to significant over-treatment.
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Malpractice by the numbersWhile physicians face many financial and legal risks, the elephant in the room is always your professional liability and the risk of a malpractice lawsuit. We start an in-depth look at the facts about these lawsuits including where they happen, who they happen to, and what they cost.
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Perspectives on global women’s mental healthThis diverse group of women came together to explore the challenges in treating mental illness in patients who identify as female.
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Identification and management of patients at increased risk for breast cancerWith breast cancer being the most diagnosed invasive cancer in the United States, OB-GYN practitioners play a crucial role in identifying high-risk patients and guiding them through screening, prevention, and risk-reduction strategies.
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Patients as consumers are changing the health care industryInvesting in customer experience strategies can improve customer satisfaction, raise employee retention and save companies money in the long term. Private practices that do not maintain digital prowess will have unhappy patients and unhappy employees.
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Hope for menopause hot flashes discussed by Shayna Mancuso, DODiscover how fezolinetant (VEOZAH; Astellas Pharma) is helping women manage moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause with rapid and effective relief.
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Designing your patient’s prenatal care “PATH”Recommendations for maternity care professionals based on MiPATH.
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Future Directions in Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis CareMichael L. Krychman, MD, and Jack D. Sobel, MD, discuss the importance of awareness and education about RVVC, particularly given the impact of symptoms on patients’ psychosocial and sexual behavior.
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Meagan Good shares her scare with uterine cancer to encourage people to spot the early signs of endometrial cancer as part of Eisai and advocacy partners' Spot Her campaignSpot Her aims to educate people about the signs and risk factors of endometrial cancer, one of the most common yet under-recognized women’s cancers.
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Connie Stark, RNC, PNC, provides fertility preservation insights for endometriosis patientsDiscover how in vitro fertilization, egg freezing, and fertility coaching support women with endometriosis, as patient April Christina shares her journey and expert Connie Stark, RNC, PNC, provides essential guidance.
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Treatment of the infertile coupleEffective treatment will depend on the diagnosis, but can range from simple to very complex.
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Women’s vs men's sexual health treatmentsRachel Rubin, MD, an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and a urologic surgeon, discusses how hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women was defined and treated historically.
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Study shows a healthy prenatal diet could be upstream obesity prevention strategy"Our findings support the recommendation of a healthy diet based on the current guidelines (as measured by the HEI) during pregnancy, since it may reduce patterns of infant growth outside reference ranges."
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Contraception: Hopes for the FutureKate White, MD, MPH, and Harold Bays, MD, discuss their hopes for the future of contraception options, affordability, and clinical trials evaluating their efficacy.
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Methotrexate access for rheumatoid arthritis in the post-Roe v Wade eraIn the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, results of a recent study indicated that more than half of female patients treated with methotrexate, a commonly-prescribed drug used to manage rheumatic diseases, lived in states with abortion restrictions or bans.
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A deep dive into devices for sexual healthGynecologic providers should feel more comfortable proactively addressing the sexual well-being of their patients.
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Identification and management of patients at increased risk for breast cancerWith breast cancer being the most diagnosed invasive cancer in the United States, OB-GYN practitioners play a crucial role in identifying high-risk patients and guiding them through screening, prevention, and risk-reduction strategies.
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Experts highlight infant health benefits from minor diet changes in pregnancySmall dietary changes such as switching to whole grains and choosing healthier drinks can support fetal brain development and set the stage for lifelong health, according to Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD.
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The promise and challenges of preimplantation genetic testing for IVFHistory, potential value, possible candidates, and limitations of PGT for in vitro fertilization.
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Vaginal Dilators: A guide for health care professionalsThese therapeutic medical devices can be used by patients to effectively treat pelvic pain and anxiety related to intercourse.
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Addressing the Patient/Provider Disconnect in Reported PainPanelists discuss how physicians consistently underestimate intrauterine device (IUD) placement pain compared to patients’ reported experiences. They emphasize that addressing this disparity requires physician humility, community education initiatives, and adherence to standardized guidelines such as the CDC’s updated 2024 pain management recommendations.
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New study explores racial disparity in HBV treatment initiationThe cumulative probabilities of treatment initiation after meeting the criteria was not significantly different between the different racial groups and the incidence of major adverse liver outcomes was 0.1 per 100 person-years and did not differ by race.
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Historical Difficulty in Safely and Effectively Preventing CMVExperts discuss the trajectory of CMV awareness and vaccine development efforts.
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Transforming public health through vaccinationsFrom the eradication of smallpox to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines have revolutionized health care, but rising vaccine hesitancy now threatens progress, especially among pregnant women.
