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Effect of flibanserin with alcohol
A new study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine confirms last year’s revised labeling of the FDA-approved flibanserin for treating HSDD in premenopausal women.
Does powder increase risk of ovarian cancer?
Experience in more than a quarter million women shows no significant association between use of powder in the genital area and ovarian cancer.
Immediate postpartum LARC
Besides routinely offering postpartum LARC to their patients, ob/gyns must advocate for policies that support these devices.
Is it still reasonable to offer MIS hysterectomy? Yes.
Two ob/gyns provide arguments for and against offering the procedure. This article, from Dr. Naumann, covers the pro side of the argument.
Is it still reasonable to offer MIS hysterectomy? No.
Two ob/gyns provide arguments for and against offering the procedure. This article, from Dr. Fader, covers the con side of the argument.
CDC initiative improves adolescent reproductive health
Provider training boosted screening and education of teens but efforts to boost update of long-acting reversible contraception were less successful.
Familiarity and acceptability of LARC and contraceptive choice
Awareness of intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants is high among women of reproductive age, but not as high for DMPA and oral contraceptives, according to a recent study.
Impact of contraception in school health center
Research from Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive indicates that school-based health centers offering comprehensive reproductive services leads to substantially fewer teenage pregnancies, abortions and births.
Effectiveness of contraceptive counseling strategies
Counseling strategies that target women initiating a contraception method, including structured counseling on side effects, tend to increase contraceptive continuation, according to research from BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.
Top 5 journal studies of 2019
Our top 5 journal studies of 2019 looked at how midwives affect birth and care outcomes, benchmark data on pelvic exams, and more.
Top 5 peer-reviewed articles of 2019
Ranging from chronic pain control to reexamining postpartum care, these were our most-read peer-reviewed articles from 2019.
Reducing the risk of CVD in future generations
New research from BMJ indicates that children of mothers with diabetes have higher rates of early-onset CVD.
Top 5 Residents Corner articles
This series, which debuted in 2019, allowed ob/gyns in the making to reflect on lessons learned.
Antenatal Zika and SGA risk
New research shows that antenatal Zika virus significantly increases risk of giving birth to a small-for-gestational-age baby.
Are women’s diets before and during pregnancy healthy?
A new systematic review suggests that before and during pregnancy, women may not be following national and international dietary guidelines from major organizations.
Do racial disparities affect postpartum pain management?
New research indicates that Hispanic and non-Hispanic black women have higher postpartum pain scores but receive fewer opioids while hospitalized after delivery than their white counterparts
Contraceptive counseling and patient experience
Research from Contraception indicates that a new counseling strategy could lead to enhanced patient satisfaction with their birth control method.
Multimorbidity and effective contraception
Reproductive-aged women with at least one chronic health condition were twice as likely to use highly effective contraception than women without a chronic condition, according to new research.
Insurance status a barrier to desired sterilization
Medicaid patients are less likely to receive sterilization at time of cesarean, and the reason may surprise you.
Top 5 malpractice articles of 2019
Ranging from cases on ultrasound missteps to disease misdiagnosis, these were our most-read articles on malpractice from 2018.
Predictors of complications for laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis
Although patient characteristics may not able to predict postoperative complications from laparoscopic treatment, procedural factors appear to be predictive of perioperative complications.
Adverse effects of endometriosis on pregnancy
Endometriosis is an independent risk factor for developing placenta previa, according to a case-control study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Top 5 editorials from 2019
Our staff's picks for the best editorials this year, with links to the articles, in case you missed them.
Plasma transfusion for persistent postpartum hemorrhage: Does timing matter?
Published in JAMA Network Open, a new study offers surprising results about plasma transfusion effectiveness for women with PPH.
Study: Eating disorders linked with negative pregnancy outcomes
Women with eating disorders-present or past-are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, according to research from JAMA Psychiatry.
Phase 3 trial results promising for HSDD treatment
Two randomized phase 3 trials of safety and efficacy of bremelanotide 1.75 mg have found that the drug significantly improved sexual desire and related distress in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
9 reasons why ob/gyns experienced a financial setback
Survey results point out nine pitfalls that you need to be aware of.
4 revenue-boosting strategies used by ob/gyns
In a recent survey, 33 ob/gyns were asked what led to an improved financial state for their practice.
Routine cystoscopy after minimally invasive hysterectomy associated with increased UTIs
Results presented at the 2019 AAGL Congress demonstrated a higher rate of UTI among younger patients with increased estimated blood loss (EBL) following the procedure.
Placenta previa: Practical approach to sonographic evaluation and management
Identifying abnormal placentation is crucial for determining the correct management of at-risk pregnancies and minimizing morbidity and mortality of both mother and child.