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In the aftermath of the WHI, consider estrogen patient by patient
The Women’s Health Initiative wrought a sea change in attitudes toward menopausal estrogen therapy. According to Isaac Schiff, MD, estrogen is...
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ACOG: HPV vaccine reduces abnormal cytology diagnoses
Vaccine may prevent virus-associated squamous intraepithelial lesions in young women
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Women given a diagnosis of CIN face an elevated risk of recurrence
The likelihood of recurrence depends on the grade of CIN, the treatment used, and the woman’s age.
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Colpocleisis: A simple, effective, and underutilized procedure
OR time, hospitalization, recovery are brief; the success rate is high. As part of the outcome, the patient must forego coitus.
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Expert tips for adnexal surgery through the laparoscope
Two cases illustrate the many benefits, and some of the risks, of minimally invasive management.
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Postmenopausal dyspareunia— a problem for the 21st century
With one third of the female population already past the age of 50, the primary complaints of menopause—including vulvovaginal atrophy and sexual...
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ROUNDTABLE PART 2 OF 2: Using mesh to repair prolapse: Averting, managing complications
Some complications arise from faulty technique. A few may be caused by mesh itself. The expert panel differentiates those two sources of surgical...
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ROUNDTABLE: PART 1 OF 2: Using mesh to repair prolapse calls for more than a kit—it takes skill
Mesh augmentation isn’t right for every prolapse repair—or every surgeon. When it is called for, mesh necessitates extra training, meticulous...
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How to safeguard the ureter and repair surgical injury
Under certain circumstances, ureteral injury may not only be likely—it is unavoidable. Here’s what you need to know to minimize the risk and...
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6 office tests to assess ovarian reserve, and what they tell you
Several tests of ovarian reserve are at your disposal. The help is welcome—but they’re not equally informative or reliable.
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Laparoscopic challenges: The large uterus
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy is possible when the uterus is larger than 14 weeks’ gestational size—if you incorporate several novel techniques...