Gynecology
Clinical Review
The techno vagina: The laser and radiofrequency device boom in gynecology
Energy-based devices are being used to treat vaginal, vulvar, and sexual symptoms, but we need more clinical evidence of efficacy and safety and...
Expert Commentary
An oath to save lives against a backdrop of growing disparities
The MAVEN Project, which began patient care in 2016 and has provided more than 2,000 consultations to date, closes the health care access gap with...
Medicolegal Issues
Delayed diagnosis of breast cancer: $15M award
Arnold Advincula's Surgical Techniques
Excision of a Bartholin gland cyst
Anatomy and pathologies review followed by surgical technique
Conference Coverage
No good reason to not use ultrasound during embryo transfer, expert says
CORONADO, CALIF. – A transfer depth of 15-20 mm from the fundus may optimize implantation.
Expert Commentary
Is the most effective emergency contraception easily obtained at US pharmacies?
The availability of ulipristal acetate (Ella) for emergency contraception is limited (either immediately or via order placement), according to a...
From the Journals
No increase in primary ovarian insufficiency with HPV vaccine
There was no link with primary ovarian insufficiency with any of the adolescent vaccines studied..
From the Journals
Sexual minorities seeking abortion report high levels of male violence
Lesbians were almost 10 times as likely as were heterosexuals to say they had suffered violence at the hands of men who impregnated them.
News
FDA approves first mobile app for contraceptive use
The app uses an algorithm that calculates days of the month women are likely to be fertile, based on daily body temperature readings and menstrual...
Feature
FDA warning shines light on vaginal rejuvenation
Lasers and radio-frequency machines are being marketed for unapproved vaginal indications, the agency says – with burns and other adverse effects...
Clinical Review
2018 Update on abnormal uterine bleeding
Coverage and clinical perspective on recent AUB studies, including optimal procedure order for evaluation, cost-effectiveness of 4 treatment...