Gynecology
TRANSforming Gynecology
Addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of trans and gender nonconforming patients
Understanding how trans or GNC patients have sex is essential to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
Conference Coverage
Targeted sequencing panel IDs Lynch syndrome in women with/at risk for endometrial cancer
NASHVILLE, TENN. – A targeted next-generation sequencing panel rapidly IDs Lynch syndrome pathogenic mutations in...
From the Journals
Family history plays a large role in bleeding disorder diagnosis in women
The survey of women with congenital bleeding disorders in Europe highlighted delays in diagnosis and burdens on activities of daily living.
From the Journals
Thrice yearly cytologic testing may best annual cervical screenings
Or a dual stain cytologic procedure may replace them.
Conference Coverage
Ultrasound or biopsy for evaluation of endometrium? It depends
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Conference Coverage
Pediatrician knowledge of tampon safety is low
BALTIMORE – Only about one-third of pediatricians discuss proper tampon safety with their adolescent female patients...
News for Your Practice
Is elagolix safely effective at reducing heavy uterine bleeding in premenopausal women with uterine fibroids?
Phase 3 data showed that elagolix, plus low-dose add-back hormone therapy, reduced heavy menstrual bleeding at 6 months in 68.5%...
Clinical Review
Energy-based therapies in female genital cosmetic surgery: Hype, hope, and a way forward
Laser and radiofrequency devices are “out there” as therapeutic options for gyn cosmetic conditions, and some studies show...
Clinical Review
Assessing and treating sexual function after vaginal surgery
Keys to treatment include knowing the patient’s preoperative history of any dysfunction; understanding her concerns, needs, and...
From the Editor
Good news for ObGyns: Medical liability claims resulting in payment are decreasing!
Not as good news: Claims settling for a payment of greater than $1 million are increasing
Medical professional liability...
From the Journals
Ulipristal acetate tops placebo for uterine leiomyomas
Significantly greater improvements in physical and social activities were seen with both ulipristal doses, compared with placebo, from baseline to...