Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

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Does treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia always increase the risk of preterm birth in subsequent gestations?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2012

No. In this retrospective-prospective cohort study from England, the risk of preterm delivery in women treated for cervical intraepithelial neopla...

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Does long-acting reversible contraception prevent unintended pregnancy better than OCs, transdermal patch, and vaginal ring— regardless of a patient’s age?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: July 1, 2012

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UPDATE: MENOPAUSE

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2012

Key findings and guidance from the past year on hot flushes, early menopause, and the hormone therapy–venous thromboembolism link. Plus, NAM...

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Is the hCG discriminatory zone a reliable indicator of intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2012

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What is the recommended approach to a breast mass in a woman younger than 25 years?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2011

Even though cancer is rare in this age group, all masses should be evaluated by palpation and ultrasonographic imaging performed by an expert, acc...

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Remove the black-box warning for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate!

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2011

Guidance about DMPA in the black box isn’t evidence-based, and the warning deprives women of long-term use of this safe and effective contra...

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UPDATE ON MENOPAUSE

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2011

Here is a roundup of the latest data on vitamin D requirements in women and how the route, timing, and duration of hormone therapy influence its s...

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Is population-based screening for endometrial cancer feasible?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2011

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Just how much does screening mammography reduce mortality from breast cancer?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2010

2%. That’s the percentage for women 50 to 69 years old, according to a sophisticated observational study from Norway. Kalager M, Zelen M, L...

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An ObGyn’s guide to aromatase inhibitors as adjuvant therapy for breast CA

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2010

You may not prescribe anastrozole, letrozole, or exemestane, but there’s a strong possibility that some of your patients are taking one of t...

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Are ObGyns offering the range of treatment options for early pregnancy failure?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2010

NO The findings of this survey of 976 ObGyns, midwives, and family medicine practitioners suggest that modern approaches to early pregnancy fail...

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A new treatment for menorrhagia enters the US market

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2010

Tranexamic acid is an effective nonhormonal therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding

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UPDATE: MENOPAUSE

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2010

We’re learning more about the long-term risks and benefits of hormone therapy, how to assess and treat osteoporosis, and the need for vitami...

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Do certain SSRIs reduce the benefits of tamoxifen in breast cancer survivors?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2010

YES. This population-based cohort study found an increased risk of death from breast cancer among women who used tamoxifen and paroxetine (Paxil) ...

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Is new-onset breast tenderness after the start of hormone therapy a sign of elevated cancer risk?

Author:: Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Publish date: February 1, 2010

Yes.