Obstetrics/Gynecology
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Minimally Invasive Uterine Fibroid Treatment Underutilized
Use rates particularly low in small and rural hospitals, according to a recent report.
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More Research Needed on Benefits, Harms of Screening Pelvic Exams
According to one expert: “At this time, there simply is not enough evidence to determine the benefits and harms of using pelvic exams to screen for conditions other than cervical cancer, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.”
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Check Birth Control Start After Ulipristal Acetate
Results of recent study lead manufacturer of important drug to update its recommendations.
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New Estimates Show Drop in Annual HIV Infections
Still, much work remains as agencies push for wider access to key resources.
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Implement Resources for Immediate Postpartum LARC to Cut Unintended Pregnancy
Many women engage in unprotected sex before six-week postpartum visit.
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Group Prenatal Care
Group prenatal care is a different model for the delivery of prenatal care that typically consists of groups of eight to 12 women of similar gestational age who have each visit together. This contrasts with the one-on-one patient/provider prenatal care visits that are the traditional model. Women are enrolled in group prenatal care after they have had an individual initial prenatal visit and health risk assessment, and have completed the first trimester.
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More Confusion Over Whether HRT Prevents Dementia
A 20-year prospective cohort study from Finland did not provide strong evidence that hormone replacement therapy prevents dementia except among women who self-reported long-term use.
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Embryo Implantation
A recent study tracking embryos after embryo transfer has provided insight into why embryos have a greater tendency to ultimately implant in the lower uterine segment, thereby predisposing patients to a greater risk of placental complications.
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Contraception, Migraines, and Stroke
In this case-control study, women with migraines with aura using combined hormonal contraception had six times the odds of experiencing ischemic stroke compared to women without migraines not using combined hormonal contraception. Use of combined hormonal contraception among women with migraines without aura was not associated with an increased risk of stroke over baseline.
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Online Risk Calculator May Refine PrEP Use
At least for one population in Los Angeles.