Lila O'Connor, Editor

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Prenatal exposure to pollutants consumed through diet found to be associated with decreased fetal growth

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: January 23, 2020

Even low levels of exposure to persistent organic pollutant mixtures may reduce fetal growth, say researchers

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Is elagolix effective at reducing HMB for women with varying fibroid sizes and types?

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: January 8, 2020

Yes, according to data from phase 3 trials

Whether or not women experience symptoms from uterine fibroid(s) can...

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What does the REPLENISH trial reveal about E2/P4’s ability to affect VMS and sleep and appropriate dosing for smokers?

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: October 16, 2019

Compared with placebo, women taking E2/P4 experienced reduced VMS frequency and severity and improved sleep

The...

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Postmenopausal women would benefit from clinician-initiated discussion of GSM symptoms

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: October 16, 2019

Almost 20% of postmenopausal women wished that their practitioner had addressed their vulvovaginal health in a discus...

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Nationwide implementation of MIS reduced complications and increased survival in early-stage endometrial cancer

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: January 18, 2019

Denmark achieved a 95% MIS approach over the course of 10 years. Where does the United States stand, and are these sa...

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Are operative vaginal delivery discharge instructions needed?

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: May 4, 2018

Nulliparous women and those who underwent operative vaginal delivery were most likely to have postdischarge q...

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Are you familiar with the use of Tamiflu in pregnant women?

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: January 22, 2018

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Researchers say there is room for improvement in ObGyn opioid prescribing practices

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: November 17, 2017

“Gynecologists are overprescribing postoperative prescription opioids in all levels of gynecologic surgery.”

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Medical treatments for uterine fibroids show promise in efficacy and safety studies

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: June 1, 2017

Two agents in the pipeline promise nonsurgical (and thus less costly) relief to women with uterine fibroids

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NAMS 2016 hormone therapy position statement

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: October 7, 2016

Considering new data, more than 20 experts offer consensus on hormone therapy benefits and risks overall and in special populations...

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Janelle Yates: Author, editor, women’s health expert

Author:: Lila O'Connor, Editor

Publish date: April 3, 2016