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Olympus Endo OrganizerOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the 31st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (AAGL)
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Procedures that are being moved into the physician's office and the savings that this will bringOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsLas Vegas, Nevada, November, 1999
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Obstetrics Case Report: Shoulder DystociaObstetric emergencies require quick and decisive action to save the life of the mother and the child. Severe hypertensive disorder, haemorrhage and embolism all threaten the life of the mother. The fetus is directly threatened by umbilical cord accidents, other forms of hypoxia and mechanical delivery problems.
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Can the Difference in Medical Fees for Self and Donor Freeze-thaw Embryo Transfer CycleIn recent years, clinical assisted reproduction techniques (ART) are increasingly being practiced worldwide, which in turn has led to an accumulated surplus of cryopreserved embryos within fertility clinics [1,2].
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First-Trimester Aneuploidy Screening A Combined ApproachPrenatal testing for Down syndrome has gained importance--and urgency--as more women delay pregnancy into their later reproductive years. A first-trimester screening technique that combines use of maternal serum markers with ultrasonographic assessment may offer reliable answers sooner than do other available tests.
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The PAP SmearThe PAP smear is a screening test for detecting cancerous or precancerous changes of the cervix. The test was developed by Dr. George Papanicolaou in the 1940’s.
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Building Safety Nets for Surgery in the Medical OfficeSurgery in the medical office setting can confer benefits for both the physician and the patient, as it can control costs, allow for flexibility in scheduling, and increase overall convenience.
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The Halt Procedure - Radio Frequency Ablation of Uterine FibroidsOBGYN.net Conference Coverage - AAGL 2004
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Windows 2000OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom AIUM 44th Conference held in San Francisco, California - April, 2000
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The History of the GnRH Analogue ConferencesOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the 6th GnRH Analogue ConferenceGeneva, Switzerland February 2001
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Current Concepts in the Diagnosis & Therapy of EndometriosisOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom 5th International Symposium onGnRH Analogues in Cancer and Human Reproduction inGeneva, Switzerland
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Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis in patients with failed in vitro fertilization cyclesEndometriosis is one of the most common gynecologic disorders and is significantly more prevalent in the setting of infertility. The prevalence of endometriosis in infertile women ranges from 25% to 50% compared to 5% in fertile women. Successful laparoscopic management of all stages of endometriosis was reported as early as 1986. This has revolutionized the management of endometriosis. The benefits of surgical therapy for infertility associated with endometriosis have been well documented.
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Summary of the IPPS Hartford SymposiumOnce again the International Pelvic Pain Society realized a very successful meeting in Hartford this spring. We were able to pull together interesting and dynamic speakers from many different disciplines with refreshingly new perspectives on the diagnosis, treatment, management and understanding of this complex disease.
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What is Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a condition in which the lining of the uterine cavity (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can be found anywhere in the pelvic cavity, including all the reproductive organs as well as on the bladder, small bowel, colon, rectum, appendix, and vagina. However, endometriosis cannot be considered simply as misplaced endometrium, because it differs in hormonal responses and visual appearance.
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Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome FAQ v2.3Vulvodynia is a medical term that means "painful vulva". The term can cover a wide variety of vulvar pain syndromes, including various infections and skin disorders.
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Endometriosis and Risk of Ovarian Cancer: An updateEmerging information on the link between ovarian cancer and endometriosis gives us an unprecedented opportunity to develop comprehensive screening plans for early detection and prevention of specific types of ovarian cancer.
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Subjective and Objective Outcomes of Botulinum Toxin Type A Treatment in VestibulodyniaBotulinum toxin type A may be effective in reducing coital pain in vestibulodynia with levator ani tenderness, but has little effect on vestibular allodynia.
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Alternatives to hysterectomy for the treatment of uterine fibroidsOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsSan Francisco, California - November 2001
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Dealing With PMSPremenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms that occur before the onset of the woman’s menstrual period. Estimates of affected women range from 40 to 80%.
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Breast Cancer: A Growing Danger for Overweight Men and WomenTalk about breast cancer and naturally, people think of the disease that is the number one cancer among women. But the truth is that breast cancer is on the rise among both women and men, and researchers think the national obesity crisis may be to blame.
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Third Time's a CharmI remember taking a pregnancy test for my third child. I was so excited…I just knew we had timed things right. AND I wanted an April baby SO bad I could just spit.
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Miscarriage: A Patient's PerspectiveMiscarriage unfortunately is a common part of OB/GYN, but do you ever wonder what your patients are feeling? This blog addresses one patient's experience.
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Will IVF work for a Particular Patient? The Answer may be found in her bloodFor the first time, researchers have been able to identify genetic predictors of the potential success or failure of IVF treatment in blood. Dr. Cathy Allen, from the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, told the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today (Wednesday 1 July) that her research would help understand why IVF works for some patients but not for others.
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A Woman's Experience of Traumatic StressMost Americans have some memory of the Vietnam war and the scars it left on the soldiers who were there, formed both from the brutality of the combat and also in the return home, often without honor.
