OB/GYN Clinical Alert – December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015
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Should We Remove Every Woman’s Fallopian Tubes?
This article discusses the role of salpingectomy for the prevention of ovarian and fallopian tube cancer.
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Should Postmenopausal Women Be Encouraged to Take Calcium?
A systematic review of randomized, controlled trials of calcium supplementation found only small non-progressive increases in bone mineral density. This supports the clinical conclusion that supplementation alone is insufficient to prevent fracture risk.
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Urinary Urge Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy with myofascial release techniques improves urinary symptoms and provides an alternate option to medications and more invasive therapies.
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Screening for Fetal Chromosome Abnormalities: What Combination Makes the Most Sense?
Recent studies using data from the California Prenatal Screening Program show that standard screening protocols, which combine first trimester ultrasound and biochemistry with second trimester biochemistry, has a very acceptable detection rate and outperforms NIPT in cost-effectiveness in low-risk patients.
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Immediate Postpartum IUD Insertion: Ready for Prime Time?
It is no secret that long-acting reversible contraception, such as intrauterine devices and implants, are among the most effective methods.