Anterior vaginal wall relaxation (cystocele) is one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of pelvic organ prolapse in women.
Entering the word ‘contraception’ into a search engine will result in over one million hits, from commercial sites to personal homepages and scientific sites. How can the physician find the information s/he is seeking in this overwhelming labyrinth? This review presents a guideline for quick access to practical professional information in the field of contraception and reproductive health care.
One of the most effective treatments for bleeding is to stop the blood supply to the area that is bleeding by blocking the vessels from the inside, this is known as “embolization”. Embolization of the arteries to the uterus has been used as a treatment for severe uterine bleeding after surgery or childbirth since at least the late 1970s, and is used as a treatment for uterine fibroids.
Osteoporosis is an enormous public health problem. Twenty-eight million Americans suffer from this disease, a condition which can cause crippling fractures. It is the major cause of disability among American women. However, while there is no cure for osteoporosis, it is important to remember that proper treatment can help stop further bone loss and prevent fractures.
Chronic pelvic pain, a common complaint in female adolescents, is defined as cyclic or noncyclic, intermittent or constant discomfort in the pelvic region for at least 6 months. It often frustrates the patient, her parents, and her physician, and it can lead to major functional problems such as changes in family dynamics or school absenteeism.
OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom the ESHRE 2001 Conference - Lausanne, Switzerland
Coverage of the 2009 World Congress of Perinatal Medicine
From the 34th Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - November 2005
The First World Congress On: Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & InfertilityPrague, Czech Republic - 1999
A continence center represents a center of excellence concept. A specific commitment to making a unique entity is required to fulfill this goal. This commitment should represent a high degree of motivation to provide unique and progressive care for patients afflicted with voiding dysfunction.
Gestational diabetes is a serious concern in pregnancy for both the fetus and mother. In this educational tutorial, review the epidemiology, classification, pathogenesis of glucose intolerance, consequences for mother and fetus, fetal evaluation, screening and more.
During a gynecologic consultation my patient, Mrs. Andersen age 48 years was distraught and asked me for advice. She was worried about her mother, but also about herself. She was very concerned and proceeded to explain in detail the current situation.
Don't overpromise when it comes to elective egg freezing. It doesn't protect against infertility nor does it guarantee a future pregnancy.
OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsOrlando, Florida, November 2000
And my task for this afternoon is to review for you a new contraceptive option and what I’d like to do first is show you my disclosure statement and then I will go into the first part of discussion, talk about why I think there’s a need for this new contraception option and then go in much greater depth in discussing it.
Coverage of the 2009 World Congress of Perinatal Medicine
Thirty-three women diagnosed as suffering from vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, marked by a significant history of long-term moderate to severe chronic introital dyspareunia and tenderness of the vulvar vestibule, were selected for treatment.
OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsLas Vegas, Nevada, November, 1999
OBGYN.net Conference Coveragefrom the 19th Annual Meeting of ESHRE - Madrid, Spain
OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFIGO 2000 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION of GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS: Washington DC, USA
OBGYN.net Broadcasting present Part VIII of a series on Weight Loss Surgery. This series is unique in that we follow the patient from pre-op to one year post-op.
OBGYN.net Broadcasting presents Part III of a series on Weight Loss Surgery. This series is unique in that we follow the patient from pre-op to one year post-op.
OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom ISGE 2001 Congress - Chicago, Illinois, 2001
OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsSan Francisco, California - November 2001
Endometriosis 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.