Gynecology
News
Power morcellation dropped, abdominal hysterectomy increased after FDA warning
Key clinical point: Electric power morcellation declined after the FDA recommended against using the technique during hysterectomy. Major finding...
Expert Commentary
Should risk-reducing gynecologic surgery for BRCA mutation carriers include hysterectomy?
News
Symptoms are a poor surrogate for detecting PID
The microbial profile of women with endometritis was found to be similar to that of women with pelvic inflammatory disease who were asymptomatic....
News
Two-dose HPV vaccines at younger age are noninferior to standard three-dose vaccine
Two-dose HPV vaccines at ages 9-14 years were found to be no less effective than three-dose vaccines at 15-25 years of age.
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Lidocaine gel doesn’t relieve IUD insertion pain but cuts need for dilation
Key clinical point: Vaginal lidocaine gel does not decrease IUD insertion pain but decreases likelihood of needing cervical dilation. Major...
Conference Coverage
HIV chemoprophylaxis in U.S. up 738% in recent 3-year period
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – More than 79,000 Americans started taking emtricitabine/tenofovir for prevention of HIV infection during a recent 3-year...
Clinical Review
Zika virus update: A rapidly moving target
With female to male viral infection recently confirmed and cases originating within the United States being investigated, it is more important...
Clinical Review
2016 Update on contraception
A declining US unintended pregnancy rate is good news. Full access to IUDs could address the rate even more, for all patients.
Expert Commentary
Does extending aromatase-inhibitor use from 5 to 10 years benefit menopausal women with hormone-positive breast cancer?
In terms of improving the 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) rate, yes, according to results of a randomized study that compared extended...
News
Large scar after multiple procedures
Medical judgements and settlements
News
IVF freeze-all strategy shows promise for improving pregnancy rates
A freeze-all strategy in women of advanced maternal age who are undergoing in vitro fertilization appears to increase the likelihood of pregnancy...