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Maternal health benefits of breastfeeding
Diseases highly prevalent among women include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, as well as breast, ovarian, and...
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Elagolix: A new treatment for pelvic pain caused by endometriosis
Two doses of elagolix are now FDA approved for treatment of pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. These two doses allow...
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Postpartum hemorrhage: Aortic compression to reduce pelvic bleeding
Although aortic compression generally is not taught to obstetricians as a maneuver to control major pelvic hemorrhage, anesthesiologists are aware...
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Optimize the medical treatment of endometriosis—Use all available medications
In my referral practice, the most common problem I see in the medical management of endometriosis is a reluctance to prescribe approved hormonal...
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Are we ready for primary HPV testing for the prevention of cervical cancer?
We may be at a tipping point where the iconic Pap smear is largely replaced by HPV testing for cervical cancer screening
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Delivering bad news in obstetric practice
From setting up and starting the conversation to strategizing a medical plan of action, SPIKES offers a structured approach to delivering bad news...
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Tactics for reducing the rate of surgical site infection following cesarean delivery
Consider these practices in your approach to preventing surgical site infection
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Hidradenitis suppurativa: An underdiagnosed skin problem of women
Gynecologists are uniquely positioned to diagnose this common skin problem
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The new normal in blood pressure diagnosis and management: Lower is better
The revised definition of normal blood pressure (systolic blood pressure <120 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure <80 mm Hg) will result in...
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30 years in service to you, our community of women’s health clinicians
It is all about your professional development and well-being, as well as your patients’ health and well-being
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Recognize and treat iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women
By measuring ferritin levels and treating with oral and IV iron, obstetricians can close the gap in the care of pregnant women with iron...
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Reduce maternal morbidity by the expeditious and decisive treatment of severe hypertension in pregnancy
In women with preeclampsia, clinical findings that are associated with increased maternal morbidity include: severe hypertension, dyspnea or chest...
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Stop using codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, tramadol, and aspirin in women who are breastfeeding
Use acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen for pain management in women who are breastfeeding. If narcotic treatment is necessary consider using the...
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Are combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives associated with an increased risk of cancer?
Combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive (COC) use is associated with a decreased risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer, and the risk...
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For the management of labor, patience is a virtue
Start using the ACOG/SMFM labor management guidelines in your practice...