Gynecology
From the Journals
Vaginal microbiota transfer may affect neurodevelopment in cesarean infants
The value of vaginal microbiota to improve infant outcomes remains uncertain, but safety data are strong.
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Malpractice lawsuits over denied abortion care may be on the horizon
A hurdle for malpractice cases is that state abortion bans could undermine the argument that abortion is the legal “standard of care.”
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Updates on pregnancy outcomes in transgender men
Based on current evidence, transmasculine patients are not at greater risk for perinatal complications than their cisgender counterparts.
Conference Coverage
PCOS associated with shorter lifespan
“I think we need to acknowledge that this is a health burden and not just a reproductive problem.”
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Vulvodynia: A little-known and treatable condition
A patient’s quality of life “can be significantly improved with a personalized therapeutic approach,” said Dr. Pina Belfiore.
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Surgical de-escalation passes clinical test in low-risk cervical cancer
‘Practice-changing’ results could reduce long-term survivor effects among qualifying patients.
Clinical Review
The diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of syringoma
Conference Coverage
Should you prescribe bioidentical hormones for menopause?
“They’re being hyped as safer and more effective when in reality, we don’t have any studies that show that information.”
Conference Coverage
Female sexual pleasure: Is it in the water?
Most women agreed that using the lubricants made sex more enjoyable and provided an overall pleasant experience.
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Scheduled bleeding may boost tolerability of hormone implants
Rates of early discontinuation have been variable, according to published literature, ranging from 13% to 21.1%, said Dr. Jordan Gray.
From the Journals
Mailed HPV test kits boost cervical cancer screening
About 23% of eligible women are overdue for cervical cancer screening by at least a year.