Commentary
Commentary
Progesterone supplementation does not PROLONG pregnancy in women at risk for preterm birth: What do we do now?
From the Editor
Retained placenta after vaginal birth: How long should you wait to manually remove the placenta?
For a woman with a neuraxial anesthetic, 20 minutes post–birth of the newborn may be the best time to diagnose retained placenta...
Expert Commentary
The One Step test: The better diagnostic approach for gestational diabetes mellitus
It is time for the United States to reconsider its guidelines for screening for GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)...
Opinion
Is there a (robotic) doctor in the house?
Research published by Washington University’s Center for Advanced Studies in Adaptive Systems (CASAS) describes a technology that aims to help...
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
How should we monitor for ovarian cancer recurrence?
Tumor marker assessment in the surveillance period may be more of a hindrance than a help.
Commentary
Learning about and prescribing emergency contraception
Areas of care out of our comfort zone should not prevent us from giving well-rounded and informed care.
Expert Commentary
OTC hormonal contraception: An important goal in the fight for reproductive justice
Access to contraception is not equal. This is especially true in states with a shortage of health care providers and barriers to...
Opinion
Office of Inspector General
Health care fraud, waste, and abuse consume some 10% of federal health expenditures.
Commentary
How I became a better doctor
Dr. Richard W. Cohen describes how his experience as a patient changed his perspective on practicing medicine.
Master Class
Ask about vaping and e-cigarette use
When we studied the knowledge and practice of e-cigarette use among pregnant women in one of our outpatient practices, we found that 43% of more...
Master Class
Cannabis and prenatal care
How ob.gyns. navigate conversations with patients around substance use remains crucial to delivery of the best possible prenatal care.