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Take a quick look at everything you may have missed during Q1 of 2025, including the latest FDA approvals, top stories, and exclusive interviews.

Q1 Recap: What's new in obstetrics and gynecology?

New research from Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD, suggests that a mother's diet in the third trimester, particularly its glycemic index, plays a key role in infant mental health at 6 months, highlighting the importance of prenatal nutrition.

How the impact of maternal diet on infant health is strengthened in late pregnancy

A new study from Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD, highlights how the glycemic quality of a mother’s diet, particularly in the third trimester, may influence an infant’s risk for future mental health concerns.

Experts discuss how maternal diet during pregnancy impacts infant development

, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, educator, and advocate for physician well-being based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. After a shoulder injury during a critical delivery ended her medical practice, Pearson redirected her passion toward helping fellow physicians. Recognizing the critical importance of disability and life insurance, Pearson cofounded PearsonRavitz, an insurance brokerage and advisory firm serving all 50 states.

Stephanie Pearson, MD, FACOG, shares her journey working in obstetrics and gynecology; plus, how one event changed her entire life.

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Saying "obstetrician-gynecologist" is a mouthful for most people, and it's probably the most abbreviated specialty in medicine, both spoken and written. However, there doesn't seem to be a consensus on how to pronounce OB-GYN. First, is it the two-syllable "O-B" or the monosyllabic "Ob"? Second, is it "gin" or "gyne" (like "Lyme")? I wonder if you have a preference. I know I do.

Almost nobody says "obstetrician-gynecologist" when speaking about these specialist physicians. But what's the "correct" way to pronounce OB/GYN?

Is It Ob-Gin or Ob-Gyne?

In a recent interview ObGyn.net conducted for 

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POLL: Many women consider their OB/GYN their primary care provider. But like your primary care counterpart, do you carry a stethoscope?

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A 27-year-old woman presents with an 18-month history of vulvar irritation. She is otherwise healthy except for episodes of depression. She has tried multiple agents for her condition including topical steroids, Vagisil, antibiotics, and fluconazole. She used oral steroids but developed knee pain. Tacrolimus has not helped. A biopsy revealed lichen simplex chronicus. Immunofluorescent studies were negative.

A 27-year-old woman presents with an 18-month history of vulvar irritation. She has tried multiple agents for her condition including topical steroids, Vagisil, antibiotics, and fluconazole without relief. What's your diagnosis?

Vulvar irritation in a 27-year-old woman

These are 3D ultrasound images of a 14-week fetus. What is your diagnosis?

occipital meningocele and umbilical hernia

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DailyDx: 3D Images of a 14-week fetus

What is your diagnosis based on these images of the ovary?

Challenge your diagnostic skills with this image quiz: Is this ovarian lesion cystic in nature or something else?

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This middle aged patient complained of polymenorrhea and pelvic pain. Transvaginal images are shown below. What is your diagnosis?

There is a clearly defined rounded mass just below the endometrial stripe of the uterus. The endometrium itself appears normal in thickness ruling out hyperplasia.The mass is within the uterine fundus and body ruling out a cervical mass.

Daily Dx: Polymenorrhea and Pelvic Pain

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