Gynecology
Feature
Women increasingly turn to CBD, with or without doc’s blessing
Women of reproductive age are increasingly turning to cannabinoids to treat gynecologic and other conditions. A study shows they’re not waiting...
From the Editor
Cesarean myomectomy: Safe operation or surgical folly?
In many countries cesarean myomectomy is now viewed as a safe and effective procedure in carefully selected clinical situations
Clinical Review
A case of BV during pregnancy: Best management approach
Your patient is 24 weeks’ gestation, and her bacterial vaginosis diagnosis puts her at increased risk for obstetric complications. How do you...
Expert Commentary
Racism and gynecologic surgery: A time to act
The data suggest a deeper dive is required for understanding how race factors into gyn surgery outcomes, and what we can do,...
Product Review
Product update: Breast biopsy system, tamponade mini-sponge, ovulation prediction device and app
Hologic announces updates to its Brevera® Breast Biopsy System with CorLumina® Imaging ...
Master Class
The current and future state of uterus transplantation
While neither living- nor deceased-donor models of uterus transplantation has been superior, research is ongoing.
Master Class
Uterus transplantation for absolute uterine factor infertility
About 1 in 500 women of childbearing age are affected by AUFI.
Clinical Review
Pessaries for POP and SUI: Their fitting, care, and effectiveness in various disorders
A refresher on how to fit a pessary, instructions for patients, goals for pessary aftercare visits, and the various conditions...
News
FDA finalizes guidance for power morcellators in gynecologic surgery
The agency noted that physicians should conduct a thorough preoperative screening and that the devices should only be used for hysterectomies and...
From the Journals
Risk of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer linked to number of oral sex partners
Medicolegal Issues
Home pregnancy tests—Is ectopic always on your mind?
When a patient presents to the ED reporting early pregnancy and intermittent vaginal bleeding, failure to evaluate for ectopic pregnancy can...