Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obesity does not hamper Pill effectiveness

Lisa Stern August 10, 2010

However, "high-dose" formulations increase the risk of DVT and other cardiovascular complications.
 

Is DHEA the new fountain of youth?

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP July 01, 2010

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a precursor of testosterone and estrogen, is purported to enhance muscle building, increase vitality, and improve sexual function.
 

Cervical adenocarcinoma after hysterectomy

June 11, 2010

What should be done after Pap smears confirmed adenocarcinoma in situ, and two vaginal biopsies were negative?
 

Depo-Provera injection site

June 10, 2010

Deltoid or gluteus?
 

Transdermal contraceptive patch placement

May 19, 2010

Has any evidence of genital swelling been documented with the use of the patch when placed inappropriately?
 

HPV vaccine in a woman with cervical dysplasia

May 19, 2010

What does a woman with a history of cervical dysplasia need to know about Gardasil?
 

Menorrhagia treatment without estrogen

May 17, 2010

Mirena provides better bleeding and cramping control than etonogestrel Implanon.
 

Adolescent IUD insertion

May 17, 2010

What is the current practice concerning insertion of intrauterine devices in nulliparous teens?
 

Dispelling the myths of oral contraceptives

May 11, 2010

How can I overcome patient resistance to continuous use of oral contraceptives?
 

Navigating the evidence about cancer screening

Lisa Stern, APRN May 01, 2010

Patients will be relying on you to clear up the confusion stemming from the most recent recommendations for mammography and Pap testing.
 

New Vagifem formulation approved

April 01, 2010

For atrophic vaginitis due to menopause
 

Chlorhexidine-alcohol scrub may prevent surgical site infections better than povidone-iodine

March 25, 2010

Surgeries included colorectal, small intestinal, gastroesophageal, biliary, thoracic, gynecologic, or urologic procedures.
 

A warning about statins during pregnancy

March 22, 2010

Be extremely cautious prescribing any statin for a young woman during childbearing years.
 

Treating Bell's palsy in pregnancy

March 18, 2010

Are steroids or acyclovir safe in the first trimester?
 

Screening for endometrial cancer

March 18, 2010

Which is preferred - transvaginal ultrasound or endometrial biopsy?
 

How to recognize and manage HPV infections

By Laura J. Grimshaw, C-FNP, MSN January 19, 2010

Most sexually active people have been exposed to the human papillomavirus, which causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Here's what you should do.
 

Candidiasis: New agents for invasive infections

Carl Sherman September 28, 2009

Updated guidelines spell out therapy for superficial as well as life-threatening disease variants that are the product of modern medicine.
 

CDC: Not everybody with the flu needs antivirals

September 14, 2009

The agency has updated its advice on the use of antiviral agents for the prevention and treatment of flu.
 

Neonate opiate withdrawal

Matthew Brier, MD, MPH, and Julie Bellet, MD May 14, 2009

Fever in a newborn can be one sign of opiate withdrawal.
 

Colorectal cancer misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids

Ann W. Latner, JD March 30, 2009

A new mother presents with common postpartum symptoms. When should clinicians start considering more remote possibilities?
 

Influenza vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of influenza in infants

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH January 22, 2009

A randomized trial in Bangladesh evaluated the efficacy of influenza vaccine in pregnant women.
 

Pap and high-risk HPV

July 17, 2008

 

Pinning down polycystic ovary syndrome

By Zarrintaj Aliabadi, PA-C, Pharm D, PhD, and Barry A. Warner, DO July 05, 2007

Characterized by irregular menstrual periods, hirsutism, and obesity, this condition can be confused with many others. Here's what to look for.
 

Finding ovarian cancer early: What to look for

By Barbara Hordern May 18, 2007

When the disease is detected in its early stages, it is 70%-80% curable. A pair of gynecologic-oncology experts explain what to look for.
 

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