Clinical Review
Clinical Review
Polycystic ovary syndrome: 3 key challenges
Newer findings have broadened options for medical management of insulin resistance, anovulation, and hyperandrogenism.
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Judicious use of magnesium sulfate for eclampsia
The landmark Magpie study confirmed magnesium’s effectiveness in treating and preventing pregnancy-related seizures. Some Ob/Gyns fear side...
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Evaluation and management of preterm premature rupture of membranes
A simplified management algorithm—based on gestational age, fetal stability, and maternal infection—guides the clinician through the best options...
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Simple yet thorough office evaluation of pelvic floor disorders
This practical, step-by-step article—complete with detailed diagrams to guide you through evaluation—describes a focused examination that often...
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Cerebral palsy: A look at etiology and new task force conclusions
An expert reviews new ACOG criteria on the link between hypoxic injury and cerebral palsy during childbirth and explores the unexpected role of...
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Assessment of abnormal uterine bleeding: 3 office-based tools
Sophisticated, user-friendly tools now available for office diagnosis of dysfunctional bleeding are underutilized. Here, a thorough assessment of...
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From the Women’s Health Initiative to clinical practice: A 5-point plan
A seasoned physician offers practical guidance on postmenopausal use of estrogen and progesterone.
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Cervical Erclage: 10 Management Controversies
A number of placement and follow-up strategies remain unproven. An expert offers clinical perspective and summarizes published data on 10 key...
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Inherited thrombophilia and adverse pregnancy outcomes: What the evidence shows
Recent findings suggest that inherited thrombophilias lead to habitual fetal loss, preeclampsia, and placental abruption. Here, an expert examines...
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Dyspareunia: 5 overlooked causes
Disorders ranging from a simple anatomic problem to a complex psychosocial/biologic phenomenon can cause difficult or painful coitus.
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Depression: Tailoring treatment to life stage
One in 4 women experiences at least 1 major depressive episode in her lifetime—almost invariably during the reproductive years. A psychiatrist and...