Permanent Birth Control
Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC
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Click here for coverage from last year's AAGL conference from Las Vegas, Nevada.
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In the U.S. there are over 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year, about 1,643 a day. In fact, by the age of 60, 1 in 3 women will have had a hysterectomy. You may be feeling anxious, but remember that there are 599,999 other women this year who will feel like you. In addition, you can take comfort in knowing that recent medical advances have made this common procedure much less invasive. Follow these links to OBGYN.net resources tthat help you get the most minimally invasive treatment option possible:
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Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
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IUD placement within 48 hours nonsuperior vs 2 to 4 weeks after abortion
November 19th 2024A study reveals no significant difference in 6-month intrauterine device use between placements within 48 hours or 2 to 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion, though earlier placement carries a higher expulsion risk.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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Early pregnancy cannabis use high in states with recreational legalization
November 11th 2024A population-based time-series analysis California before, during and after legalization show a rising trend in women using cannabis while pregnancy especially when the state has legalized the drug.
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