From the Editor
From the Editor
Why are there delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis?
As leaders in women’s health care, we can do much more to improve the timely diagnosis of endometriosis in women with pelvic pain Endometriosis is...
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Women’s Preventive Services Initiative Guidelines provide consensus for practicing ObGyns
In a remarkable demonstration of collaboration and unity, 21 independent major health organizations have reached agreement on 9 high-priority...
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Long-acting reversible contraceptives and acne in adolescents
How should you manage acne in an adolescent seeking progestin-based long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)?Examining the impact of...
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Management of wound complications following obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS)
The 3 steps described here—demonstrating the modern approach to managing an infected wound dehiscence following a severe perineal injury—can put...
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Have you measured lactate in your sick obstetrics and gynecology patients during the past year?
Measuring lactate can facilitate the rapid identification of the sickest obstetrics and gynecology patientsLactate measurement is widely used in...
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In which clinical situations can the use of the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing IUD (Mirena) and the TCu380A copper-IUD (ParaGard) be extended?
For women older than 35 years, the 52-mg levonorgestrel-intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) may be effective for up to 7 years and the TCu380A copper-...
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Protecting the newborn brain—the final frontier in obstetric and neonatal care
For newborns with encephalopathy, therapeutic hypothermia can improve brain function and long-term developmental outcomes. For ObGyns, being a...
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Stop using rectal misoprostol for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony
For women who experience a postpartum hemorrhage, and already have received oxytocin as part of routine obstetric care, prioritize the use of...
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Start offering aspirin to pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia
Aspirin 81 mg daily, initiated at 12 weeks of pregnancy, modestly reduces preeclampsia risk for women with multifetal gestation, chronic...
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Intractable shoulder dystocia: A posterior axilla maneuver may save the day
My preferred posterior axilla maneuver is the Menticoglou maneuver. Here, a look at your options and steps to delivery.
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Can we solve the problem of inadequate contraception for women at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes?
There’s a nationwide gap in contraceptive services—many reproductive-aged women with serious medical problems are not receiving adequate...