OB/GYN Clinical Alert – July 1, 2014
July 1, 2014
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Subcutaneous DMPA: Is It Time for Home Administration?
This randomized, controlled trial demonstrates that women are able to self-administer subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate at home correctly and without complication. -
Role of Anti-VEGF Therapy in Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Bevacizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting vascular endothelial growth factor and has documented single-agent activity in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. -
Bleeding Patterns and Patient Satisfaction with LNG-IUS
Almost all of the women who elected to continue use of a levonorgestrel intrauterine system by replacement after the first 5-year interval had favorable bleeding patterns during the second 5 years of use, with almost half experiencing amenorrhea. -
Passive Smoking Exposure and Preeclampsia
A study that has focused on patients who are exposed to second-hand smoke shows a higher rate of preeclampsia than nonsmokers. -
Coital Lubricants and Natural Oils as Treatment for Vaginal Dryness
As a way to indirectly investigate the effects of lubricating products used by infertile women during intercourse on sperm quality, semen from 22 normospermic men was tested against several common lubricants (Pre-Seed®, Astroglide®, K-Y® Sensitive®, K-Y® Warming®, and K-Y® Tingling) and natural oils (baby, canola, sesame, and mustard) at 0, 5, 30 and 60 minutes.