OB/GYN Clinical Alert – February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017
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Did You Remember to Take Your Hormone Replacement? The Treatment May Not Help
Women randomized to receive postmenopausal oral estradiol therapy did not show improved memory, executive function, or global cognition, and timing of initiation of hormonal treatment did not affect the outcome.
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Who Needs an Endometrial Biopsy?
In this retrospective cohort study of premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding, obesity, as opposed to age, was the most significant predictor of complex hyperplasia or cancer on endometrial biopsy.
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Laborists: How Will It Affect Care?
A recent study has shown a decrease in rates of induction, cesarean section, and preterm birth in hospitals after instituting a laborist model, compared with matched-control hospitals using the traditional model.
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Marijuana Use and Pregnancy
Marijuana use in pregnancy increased 62% from 2002 to 2014, especially among women 18-25 years of age.
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Physical Activity, Exercise, Strength, Aging, and the Pelvic Floor
While exploring broad themes of exercise and obesity, this special feature will focus on physical activity in relationship to the pelvic floor.