OB/GYN Clinical Alert – July 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
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Maternal Mortality, Postpartum Hemorrhage, and Tranexamic Acid: The WOMAN Study
A multicenter study involving patients in 193 countries has shown a decrease in maternal mortality in women with postpartum hemorrhage who were given tranexamic acid once the diagnosis was made.
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Don’t Forget About Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is a common but often overlooked cause of menstrual dysfunction that remains a diagnosis of exclusion.
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Genital HPV in Men: How Common Is It?
In this U.S. cross-sectional survey, the prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in adult men was 45%, of which 25% were high-risk subtypes. The overall rate of HPV vaccination among those who were eligible was 11%.
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What Are Your Patients ‘Hearing’ About Menopausal Hormonal Therapy?
Data from the prospective Nurses’ Health Study demonstrate a weak association between menopause onset after age 50 years and use of hormone therapy and hearing loss. The most likely explanation is “noise.”