Gynecology

Understanding signs, symptoms helps determine the best treatment regimen

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sent a response letter to Spero Therapeutics regarding its New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide (tebipenem HBr) to treat complicated UTIs, saying the application lacks sufficient data.

A 54-year-old transgender woman presented at Cleveland Clinic with vaginal stenosis. She was seeking surgical revision after complications from gender affirmation surgeries performed at other care centers failed to establish a functional neovagina.

Zinc plays a pivotal role in the body to prevent infection and maintain epidermal balance. At the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, a poster presentation showed that using a zinc-containing vaginal gel may decrease the reoccurrence of vaginal infections in women.

During the poster session of the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, 2 researchers shared their study insights, which honed in on key risk factors for urinary tract injuries during major surgery.

Two physicians, one from the United States, one from Brazil, extol the virtues of being a member of AUGS and IUGA, and how there is no time like the present when it comes to medicine.

During a poster session of the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, researchers shared a study that investigated baseline knowledge of patients with pelvic floor therapy.

The use of dynamic MRI for pelvic organ prolapse is essential for properly counseling patients and interpreting radiographic findings.

During the poster session of the AUGS and IUGA 2022 Scientific Meeting, investigators showed how pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can help pregnant women who suffer from obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI).

This month we focus on pediatric adolescent gynecologic topics, which are critical to our practices (and our families).

Part 2 in a series on emergencies in pediatric and adolescent gynecology

Offering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.

While antibiotic dosing was correct, therapy duration was frequently inappropriate.

In today’s world, it is easy to find information on the internet, whether it be through search engines or social media. Much of that information, however, is not reliable.

Part 1 in a series on emergencies in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.

At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, one health care provider shows the burgeoning terrain in telehealth options for both practitioner and patient.

Erin Carey, MD, tackles the different methods for pain management in endometriosis during her presentation at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

Catherine Cansino, MD; Andrea Braden, MD; and Lisa Foglia, MD, spoke on how Metrics, wellness models, and management change are essential to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in obstetrics and gynecology at the 2022 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.

In this EdTalk, presented at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Lisa Foglia, MD; Andrea L. Braden, MD; and Catherine Cansino, MD, MPH, discuss strategies for improving diversity and equity within obstetrics and gynecology.

Karen O. Klein, MD, and Kent L. Reifschneider, MD, discuss individualizing treatment decisions in girls with central precocious puberty (CPP).

Helen C. Wang, MD, shares key takeaways from the session she co-presented at PAS 2022.

A cross-sectional study of more than 70k women suggests those with long or irregular menstrual cycles were at a 22% greater risk of NAFLD.

Family history assessment, genetic screening are key to prevention.

The FDA issued an updated letter to health care providers regarding reprocessed urological endoscopes manufactured by Karl Storz.

A higher childhood body mass index (BMI) was linked to a significantly greater risk of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) and premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood compared to children with normal BMI, according to a prospective cohort study in JAMA Network Open.

A study published in the Journal of Ovarian Research examines factors that may cause endometriosis to progress to ovarian cancer.

Greg Marchand, MD, talks about his recently published article evaluating the underused potential of combined laparoscopic salpingectomy and endometrial ablation for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and desired sterilization.

Experts take a look at 2 cases to understand abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents and provide a useful screening tool.

Torsion of adnexal structures can occur in pregnant women, women post-hysterectomy, and postmenopausal women.

A report provides information on how gender-affirming care such as the use of puberty blockers can positively impact the mental health of transgender and nonbinary teenagers and young adults.