Maternal and fetal infections.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of uterine fibroids in patients requiring treatment who desire future fertility remains controversial. Myomectomy has been the most common operative procedure to improve pregnancy rates and outcomes. Uterine fibroid embolization is an increasingly popular, minimally invasive treatment f...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Goldberg J,Pereira L

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to discuss the diagnosis, medical complications, and treatment of eating disorders as defined by the newly released Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition. RECENT FINDINGS:With the introduction of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition, the diagnostic...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Sieke EH,Rome ES

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human embryo cryopreservation is now a fully established adjunct to assisted reproduction, with thawed embryos implanting at a rate approaching that of fresh embryos. As with fresh embryos, the quality of frozen-thawed embryos is affected by patient age at the time of oocyte retrieval, and by culture conditions. Ovari...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Tucker MJ,Morton PC,Sweitzer CL,Wright G

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a relatively new clinical application but is becoming increasingly used in fetal medicine in combination with the established technique of antenatal ultrasound. A review of the literature to date provides information for clinicians to help assess which patient...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Rutherford MA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an overview of recent research and guidelines regarding contraception and breastfeeding. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies assessed lactogenesis, breastfeeding rates, and milk supply concerns in patients starting postpartum hormonal contraception. One study showed a small but statistically si...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Stanton TA,Blumenthal PD

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Virilization occurring in the postmenopausal woman may be either adrenal or ovarian in origin. We describe the case of a 74-year-old postmenopausal woman with severe virilization and a serum testosterone level elevated into the male range who was found to have a non-malignant aetiology for her condition. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Conn JJ,Conway GS

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies published in the past year have attempted to model the pathophysiology of the twin-twin transfusion syndrome and also to establish the minimal diagnostic criteria for the condition. Many papers focused on treatment regimens and their sequelae. Aggressive treatment with serial amnioreduction continues to predom...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Filkins KA,Beverly SE

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most appropriate surgical approach for uterine preservation still remains the subject of ongoing controversy. Uterine suspension procedures can be performed abdominally, vaginally, or laparoscopically. This article focuses on the three different laparoscopic approaches of uterine suspension for ut...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lin LL,Ho MH,Haessler AL,Betson LH,Alinsod RM,Liu CY,Bhatia NN

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review concentrates on the structural and functional aspects of lesions of the female genital tract that cause infertility, including cervical changes after treatment for neoplasia, uterine malformations, leiomyoma, endometrial aberrations, infection-related tubal lesions, ovarian disorders (oocyte defects, prema...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Honoré LH

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many different disease processes can result in a phenotype of hirsutism, anovulation, and oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea. An important goal of reproductive endocrinologists is to identify specific genetic diseases that can produce the hyperandrogenic phenotype. Two genetic disorders that can result in the hyperandrogeni...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Barbieri RL

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Laparoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of endometriosis but the need for visual evidence of the disease is a major stumbling-block for both effective clinical management of affected patients as well as for research into this common and debilitating reproductive disease. Laparoscopy is inva...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Brosens I,Puttemans P,Campo R,Gordts S,Brosens J

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The corpus luteum is controlled by luteinizing hormone (LH) and intraovarian morphofunctional specialization and autocrine/paracrine mechanisms. Corpus luteal insufficiency produces luteal phase defects (LPD). The poor precision and validation of endometrial histologic dating and single or random multiple serum proges...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Dawood MY

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Benefit of micronutrient supplementation on female fertility. RECENT FINDINGS:Reports of randomized trials are rare. Most studies are focused on multivitamin supplementations. For some micronutrients, a positive impact on fertility could be shown. This article reviews the available clinical studies a...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Buhling KJ,Grajecki D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Robotic surgery is rapidly taking the place of laparoscopy in many gynecologic oncology practices. Numerous practitioners have published their experience with this new technology. A review of their findings is timely and relevant. RECENT FINDINGS:The majority of case series of robotic surgery for hys...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Bandera CA,Magrina JF

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a concise review of advances in prediction of preeclampsia, highlighting the most important and interesting articles among the many published within the past months, making a clear distinction between early and late clinical forms of the condition. RECENT FINDINGS:The performance of matern...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Scazzocchio E,Figueras F

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to understand the current use of minilaparoscopy in the field and how minilaparoscopy compares with traditional laparoscopy in terms of operative times, complications, pain, and cosmesis. RECENT FINDINGS:Although there are few randomized controlled trials comparing minil...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Small Layne A,Pinkard L,Shepherd J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current ultrasound equipment allows the antenatal identification of many central nervous system anomalies from early gestation. In selected cases, special techniques (transvaginal sonography, three-dimensional ultrasound, colour Doppler) may enhance the diagnostic potential. Diagnostic accuracy, however, remains heavi...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Pilu G,Perolo A,Falco P,Visentin A,Gabrielli S,Bovicelli L

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The radical surgical approach in the treatment of vulvar cancer patients has led to a favourable prognosis for the majority of patients with early stage vulvar cancer. However, morbidity is impressive, leading to more individualized treatment. The authors have reviewed the most recent literature on th...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： de Hullu JA,Oonk MH,van der Zee AG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of hydrosalpinges is a controversial subject. Chronic pathology of the fallopian tube with distal obstruction leads to the formation of a hydrosalpinx, and is associated with very poor pregnancy rates after surgery. In these cases, in-vitro fertilization has proved to be a much better alternati...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mansour R,Aboulghar M,Serour GI

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review was to summarize recently published clinical and animal-based studies of antenatal corticosteroids, describe current recommendations for practice, and suggest priority areas for future research. RECENT FINDINGS:A single course of antenatal corticosteroids is known to improv...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Newnham JP,Moss TJ,Nitsos I,Sloboda DM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outpatient hysteroscopy has shown good correlation of findings compared with inpatient hysteroscopy, but one limitation is pain and discomfort in some women, and vasovagal reaction. Various forms of local anaesthesia have been evaluated in the past year, with controversial results, and a narrow 3.5 mm sheath hysterosc...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Marana R,Marana E,Catalano GF

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various malignant neoplasms, either primary or secondary, can affect the vagina. The most common primary malignant tumors of the vagina are squamous cell cancers; however, they are among the most uncommon of all primary gynecologic cancers. Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia is being diagnosed with increasing frequency...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Benedet JL

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounts for approximately 20% of mammographically diagnosed breast cancers. Currently, there is a trend to consider DCIS as a lesion for which treatment deescalation is advocated to avoid overtreatment, that is, radiotherapy in addition to breast-conserving surgery or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lebeau A,Kühn T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromodulation is one option for the management of a wide variety of lower urinary tract disorders, including non-neuropathic and neuropathic bladder dysfunctions. The mechanisms of action of the reported techniques remain unclear; urodynamic changes are minimal, but symptomatic improvements are common. Although the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Hasan ST,Neal DE

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus testing has been evaluated as an adjunct to cervical cytologic screening. There is a well-established association between high-risk malignant subtypes of human papillomavirus infection and the development of neoplastic change. Although human papillomavirus infection is a necessary condition for ma...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Goodman A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Telomere attrition and dysfunction has become a well established pathway involved in organismal aging, not only because it imposes a limitation to cell division and therefore, tissue regeneration but also because telomere homeostasis influences other pathways involved in aging. However, the implicatio...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Varela E,Sánchez-de-Puerta I,García-Velasco JA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since its discovery in 1994, leptin has appeared to be a pleiotrophic hormone, governing energy homeostasis and affecting many tissues in the body. Numerous pieces of evidence have accumulated showing that leptin potentially plays an important role in the control of the reproductive function. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Cervero A,Domínguez F,Horcajadas JA,Quiñonero A,Pellicer A,Simón C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review basic techniques and recent advances in endourology for the practicing gynecologist. RECENT FINDINGS:New ureteral stent designs are available to improve comfort and reduce some of the complications of indwelling ureteral stents. A large prospective study failed to show a significant benefit...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Aungst MJ,Sears CL,Fischer JR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize results from the Women's Health Initiative trial and other recent randomized placebo-controlled trials of hormone replacement therapy, which fundamentally changed our understanding of its risks and benefits. RECENT FINDINGS:The Women's Health Initiative study for the first time provided ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Kocjan T,Prelevic GM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent literature on medical accuracy, program effectiveness, and ethical concerns related to abstinence-only policies for adolescent sexuality education. RECENT FINDINGS:The federal government invests over 175 million dollars annually in 'abstinence-only-until-marriage' programs. These pro...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Ott MA,Santelli JS

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00