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The Largest FibroidA 68 year old woman had been referred for treatment of a fibroid tumor. Due to the size she was unable to stand or walk, had dyspnea and dysuria.
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Primary Hepatic PregnancyEctopic Pregnancy is a potentially fatal condition if not diagnosed and treated on time. The incidence of Abdominal Pregnancy is 1.4% of all ectopic pregnancy, of which Primary Intrahepatic Pregnancy constitutes only 0.03 %.
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Safer Abortions – What’s Made the Difference?OBGYN.net Conference CoverageINTERNATIONAL FEDERATION of GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS: Washington DC, USA
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The Use of Different Gonadotropin RegimesOBGYN.net Conference CoverageAdvances in Infertility, January 2002
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First Menstruation: Average Age and Physical SignsWhen will girls get their first period? The ages vary, but there are two signs of puberty that generally precede first menstruation.
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Becoming The Mother Of TwinsThe possibility of twins or more passes through the minds of every pregnant mother, but nevertheless having the presence of more than one fetus confirmed on ultrasound is a shock. Thankfully the length of the pregnancy allows plenty of time to adapt. Indeed, 'it' rapidly becomes 'they' and one feels a sense of incompleteness for those friends who are expecting just one.
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Update on Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis and TreatmentWhereas the surgical approach has long been the standard of care for ectopic pregnancy, a wider range of treatment options is now available--leading to a number of questions for the OB/GYN. Our expert panelists debate the relative merits and drawbacks of methotrexate and various invasive procedures, and also discuss their preferred diagnostic approaches, in managing the patient who presents with signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.
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ST Waveform Analysis of Fetal ECG & Intrapartum HypoxiaOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFIGO 2000 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION of GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS: Washington DC, USA
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Consider Glaucoma Risk Before Prescribing Birth Control PillsLong-term use of birth control pills has been linked to an increased risk of glaucoma. Do you consider glaucoma risk before prescribing hormonal contraception?
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Woman With Heterotopic Pregnancy After Natural ConceptionA 29-year-old gravida 10, para 3 (1 term gestation, 1 preterm gestation of twins, 1 stillbirth at 5 months, 2 spontaneous abortions, and 4 elective abortions) presented to the clinic at about 5 weeks’ gestation with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. She described the pain as sporadic, mostly on the left side, exacerbated by movement, and resolving with rest, and the bleeding as initially intermittent but then heavier “like a period.”
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Coronal Plane and 3D Imaging Key for IUD ComplicationsThis case demonstrates the utility of 3D ultrasound, using the coronal plane as a reference point, for patients with an IUD who have pelvic pain.
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Interpartum Surveillance; Past, Present and FutureCoverage of the 2009 World Congress of Perinatal Medicine
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Screening Settings VS. Diagnostic SettingsOBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland
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Bioidentical Hormones: Advances in Research and What to Ask Your ProviderOne of the earliest uses of HRT was documented in an 1897 publication highlighting the use of desiccated ovarian extracts to alleviate vasomotor symptoms. As science evolved, publications emerged describing the extraction of hormones from pregnant female urine (Emmenin®) in 1934 and eventually pregnant mare urine (Premarin®) in 1937 for the therapeutic relief of menopausal symptoms.
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The Treatment of Dyspareunia Resulting from Vulvar VestibulitisA Randomized Comparison of Group Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Surface Electromyographic Biofeedback, andVestibulectomy in the Treatment of Dyspareunia Resulting from Vulvar Vestibulitis
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Center for Endometriosis CareCoverage of the 37th Annual Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology
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Gonadotropin use in Ovulation InductionOBGYN.net Conference CoverageAdvances in Infertility, January 2002
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Exploring Transparency Through Apology and DisclosureOur malpractice lawyer counsels on a complicated case involving a delivery with an unexpected outcome and multiple health care providers involved.
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Vaginal Morcellation of Uterus in Single Port Laparoscopic HysterectomyThis video illustrates a technique for removing a large uterus during a Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS)/ single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) technique for total or supracervical laparoscopic hysterectomy. A morcellator is used to remove the uterus in small pieces. This technique allows the entire procedure to be performed through one single incision in the belly-button. Patients can often go home the same day.
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Woman With Heterotopic Pregnancy After Natural ConceptionA 29-year-old gravida 10, para 3 (1 term gestation, 1 preterm gestation of twins, 1 stillbirth at 5 months, 2 spontaneous abortions, and 4 elective abortions) presented to the clinic at about 5 weeks’ gestation with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. She described the pain as sporadic, mostly on the left side, exacerbated by movement, and resolving with rest, and the bleeding as initially intermittent but then heavier “like a period.”
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Maternal diet influences fetal thyroid function and chromatin remodeling complexesCoverage from the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Depression During PregnancyMany choose to discontinue antidepressant treatment during attempts to conceive or during pregnancy, in spite of the risks of untreated perinatal depression. Safety profiles of antidepressant use during pregnancy are increasingly being studied, and many women seek alternatives during pregnancy. This article will review several complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments for prenatal unipolar depression: omega-3 fatty acids, folate, St John’s Wort, bright light therapy, massage therapy, and exercise.
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Living with Endometriosis and VulvodyniaIn November of 1996 (at the age of 25) I was diagnosed PCOS, and about 2 weeks later I started having very intense pelvic pain that I thought was due to a pulled muscle. The pain continued for several months, and after an examination and discussion with my family doctor, we believed it was ovarian cysts.
