Optimization of care represents a priority and requires an understanding of etiology to effectively diagnose and treat.
The monikers “new mother’s thumb” or “mother’s wrist” stem from the increased incidence of this disorder seen during the third trimester of pregnancy and in the first few months after delivery, especially if breastfeeding.
Three esteemed surgeons discuss technology, weighing the pros and cons of existing and newly developed platforms.
Findings and significance for gynecologic surgeons.
A positive strategy to help patients with obesity is to help set realistic goals.
During the pandemic, physician self-care and organizational efforts to protect physician wellbeing are vital to maintaining a healthy and able workforce, which in turn enables a strong response to the ongoing health crisis.
Investigators argue that much of the language around women who give birth later in life is rooted in ableism and ageism and is out of step with current childbirth trends.
Mauricio Abrão, MD, and Jessica A. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, address gaps in care for the treatment of uterine fibroids and share the importance of patient education in disease management.
Here’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.
Substance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers. In this article, experts discuss a case of addiction in pregnancy, analyzing the patient's medical history and psychosocial state.
Some research shows the previous guideline may have led to the under-treatment of patients with chronic pain.
A challenge in the prenatal management of FGR is differentiating the constitutionally small fetus with a normal neonatal outcome from one who is pathologically growth restricted and at risk for postnatal complications.
Adaptability and flexibility will be needed to deal with for challenges next year.
Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the OB/GYN specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.
Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.
Discussions regarding health equity and access to care have long been implicated in breast cancer. Here, key opinion leaders discuss the latest progress in clinical trial access, digital therapeutics, and other efforts that aim to ameliorate these care gaps.
Extended combined hormonal contraceptive regimens, which include prolonged active hormone use and shorter hormone-free intervals, offer increased contraceptive efficacy, reduced menstrual symptoms, and improved management of withdrawal bleeding compared to traditional cyclic use.
In this study, investigators focused on children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), who are known to experience significant sleep disturbances.
More medical and SDOH (social determinants of health) data is available now than ever before to clinicians, health care organizations, and payors. Using this data can lead to better outcomes.
Recommendations for maternity care professionals based on MiPATH.
The Society of Ob/Gyn Hospitalists released a statement on the Supreme Court Decision overturning Roe v Wade.
Exploring the available interventions for acute pain management during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care.
Pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians, and other youth providers can play a crucial role in mitigating this risk by supporting SMGD youth and their families and promoting resilience through inclusive and clinically, culturally competent care.
NIDA study shows significant gender difference, but reasons are uncertain.
Mauricio Abrão, MD, and Jessica A. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, address gaps in care for the treatment of uterine fibroids and share the importance of patient education in disease management.
A recent study examined the links between breastfeeding and preterm birth history with hospitalization duration due to LRTIs in infants and toddlers.
Read one ob-gyn’s experience going unmatched and how she navigated the news in this Your Voice.
A 35-year-old woman presents with a rash on her face, which worsened following a sunburn on a beach trip and persisted for more than 6 months. What's the diagnosis?
On June 2, 2021, ibrexafungerp (Brexafemme; Scynexis, Inc) was approved by the FDA for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in adult women and girls of reproductive age.