Women's Health
Commentary
Liquid-based cervical cytology tests
Applied Evidence
Approach to the Perimenopausal Patient
Q&A
Does cerclage prevent preterm birth or decrease perinatal morbidity when performed on the identification of a short cervix by second-trimester ultrasound?
Rust OA, Atlas RO, Reed J, van Gaalen J, Balducci J. Revisiting the short cervix detected by transvaginal ultrasound in the second semester: why...
Q&A
Which is better for the management of postpartum perineal pain: ibuprofen or acetaminophen with codeine?
Porter EA, Janssen PA, Grange CS, Douglas MJ. Ibuprofen versus acetaminophen with codeine for the relief of perineal pain after childbirth: a...
Q&A
Are progesterone or progestogens effective in managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms?
Wyatt K, Dimmock P, Jones P, Obhrai M, O’Brien S. Efficacy of progesterone and progestogens in management of premenstrual syndrome: systematic...
Q&A
How effective are weekly antenatal steroids for decreasing the risks associated with preterm delivery?
Guinn DA, Atkinson MW, Sullivan L, et al. Single vs weekly courses of antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm delivery: a...
Q&A
Are oral contraceptives (OCPs) with anti-androgenic progestins preferred over other OCPs in patients with acne?
Worret I, Arp W, Zahradnik HP, Andreas JO, Binder N. Acne resolution rates: results of a single-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel phase III...
Clinical Inquiries
Does tamoxifen prevent breast cancer?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Tamoxifen prevents breast cancer in women older than 60 years and in younger women with equally high risk because of breast...
Original Research
Are Fluid-Based Cytologies Superior to the Conventional Papanicolaou Test? A Systematic Review
Q&A
Is tolterodine (Detrol) or oxybutynin (Ditropan) the best for treatment of urge urinary incontinence?
Harvey MA, Baker K, Wells GA. Tolterodine versus oxybutynin in the treatment of urge urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol...
Q&A
Does episiotomy increase perineal laceration length in primiparous women?
Nager CW, Helliwell JP. Episiotomy increases perineal laceration length in primiparous women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2001; 185:444-50.