Management of benign ovarian lesions in girls: a trend toward fewer oophorectomies.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Emergency contraception in the past two decades had been proven to be effective and well tolerated. Counseling and advance provision and prescription of emergency contraception have been embraced by professional organizations in practice guidelines for its potential to reduce the number of unintended ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Broekhuizen FF

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the latest developments in screening and diagnosis of non-chromosomal genetic diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Major recent advances include the completion of the Human Genome Project, the use of microarray and related technologies for mass screening and diagnosis of thousands of genetic abnormali...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lau TK,Leung TN

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose is to review current recommendations for the evaluation and management of delayed puberty in the female patient. RECENT FINDINGS:Kisspeptin activation has emerged as an important factor for initiation of pubertal development. Causes of delayed puberty can be considered in four main catego...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Trotman GE

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prolonged (postterm) pregnancies are associated with both fetal and maternal complications. A variety of management practices can be utilized to mitigate the risk of these complications. RECENT FINDINGS:In addition to routine induction of labor at 41 weeks, a number of alternative management strategi...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Doherty L,Norwitz ER

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preponderance of recent data suggests that endometriosis does not adversely affect in-vitro fertilization pregnancy rates. However, many studies demonstrate impaired oocyte quality, decreased fertilization, and compromised implantation rates. Such findings give insight into the mechanisms by which endometriosis ma...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mahutte NG,Arici A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have attempted to review the best available evidence for the commonest gynaecological endoscopic procedures. Controlled studies are the exception rather than the rule, and randomized studies are even rarer. Therefore, the results of large, uncontrolled series must be acknowledged. As a result, for most procedures, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Nagele F,Molnár BG,O'Connor H,Magos AL

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Currently, a number of different stress urinary incontinence (SUI) procedures exist. The relatively recent adoption of the midurethral sling into clinical practice has changed the surgical management of SUI. This critical evaluation of the trends in SUI surgery emphasizes the public health burden of S...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Geller EJ,Wu JM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To analyse the reasons why foetal heart rate (FHR) monitoring failed to fulfil the initial expectations of unequivocally decreasing perinatal morbidity and mortality, and to summarize the most recent advances in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:It is now clear that expectations towards FHR monitoring at t...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Bernardes J,Ayres-de-Campos D

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevention of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer frequently involves hormonal or surgical interventions. Each of these may have noncancerous sequelae and can affect quality of life in women with hereditary cancer syndromes. The purpose of this review is to discuss the medical management of hor...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chapman JS,Jacoby V,Chen LM

更新日期：2015-02-01 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:The study of embryonic development through conventional microscopy has contributed significantly to the success of IVF. However, clinical pregnancy rates per transfer remain as low as 30% according to the latest records of European society if human reproduction and society if assisted reproduction. Co...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Basile N,Elkhatib I,Meseguer M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We present an update on amenorrhea in adolescent girls and young women. Amenorrhea may herald the onset of estrogen deficiency, which can adversely affect peak bone mass and ultimate risk of osteoporosis. RECENT FINDINGS:Adolescence is a critical period for bone accretion. Important modifiable factor...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gordon CM,Nelson LM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adolescent pregnancy and its consequences continue as major sources of morbidity in the United States. A teenager who becomes a parent is at a significant disadvantage in becoming a contributing adult, both psychosocially and economically. The physician who cares for adolescents has the responsibility of helping paren...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Cromer BA,Brown RT

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Gonadotrophin in IVF increases the number of oocytes retrieved, and many doctors regard a high number of oocytes as a measurement of success in IVF. Thus, the dogma of more oocytes provides better IVF success has been broadly accepted. However, some European fertility specialists have argued against t...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lindenberg S,Almind GJ,Lindenberg FB

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Genetic variation plays a crucial role in modification of normal or disease pathophysiology. Follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) signaling is necessary for normal development and function of the ovaries and testes. Here, we review the associations between FSHR polymorphisms and fertility or s...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lalioti MD

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although cervical cytology screening programs have dramatically decreased rates of invasive cancer in developed countries, most guidelines in the USA were overaggressive in their management of abnormal cytology in adolescents and young women. These management strategies resulted in costly over-treatme...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Moscicki AB

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically urinary and fecal incontinence, is thought to be widespread. Prevalence figures for these disorders vary greatly. This review highlights the accepted prevalence and incidence figures for pelvic floor dysfunction and their relative age distribution in women. Remission and natural ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mallett VT,Bump RC

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fetal magnetic resonance imaging is becoming more used in the evaluation of complex fetal abnormalities. Rapid advances in the technology and application of fetal magnetic resonance imaging necessitate a review of this subject. RECENT FINDINGS:Diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetic resonance spectrosco...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Sandrasegaran K,Lall CG,Aisen AA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Amidst the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a new medical landscape revolving around telemedicine has arisen. The purpose of this review is to describe and analyze current urogynecologic guidelines for optimizing usage of telemedicine when treating women with pelvic floor disorders. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Serna-Gallegos T,Ninivaggio CS

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of advanced ovarian cancer relies on appropriate surgical cytoreduction in conjunction with appropriate adjuvant chemotherapy. In the past year several studies have continued to support aggressive cytoreduction at the initial operation, including for stage IV disease, as well as in a second-look setting...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chen LM,Berek JS

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pelvic organ prolapse is a common disease that negatively affects the lives of women. To date, basic science research into the pathogenesis of prolapse has been limited. The vagina and its supportive connective tissues provide one of the primary mechanisms of support to the pelvic organs. This review ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Alperin M,Moalli PA

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review explores the recent experience with, and the basis for, the use of selective estrogen receptor modulators to treat and prevent breast cancer. As new agents are unveiled, they will continue to be tested against tamoxifen. A number of new selective estrogen receptor modulators are in clinical development in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Bentrem DJ,Jordan VC

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses recently published data concerning the anabolic effects of androgens on muscle and the mechanism by which testosterone regulates body composition with special emphasis on the anabolic effects of androgens on the muscles of the pelvic floor and lower urinary tract. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Ho MH,Bhatia NN,Bhasin S

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of invasive vulvar malignancy has become more individualized during the past decade. In the past, radical vulvectomy with bilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy was the standard therapy for invasive squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma of the vulva. This is no longer always the case. The treatment of stage...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Girtanner RE,Kaufman RH

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early ectopic pregnancy screening using vaginal ultrasonographic technology together with measurement of beta human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) and human chorionic somatomammotropin is possible within the first 2 weeks of the missing menses, prior to the appearance of symptoms. This article summarizes the main a...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mettler L

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound prenatal diagnosis of structural anomalies has become almost a separate branch of obstetrics. The advantages of performing ultrasound in pregnancies at high risk for fetal structural anomalies are clear. Patients and the news media have placed ever-increasing expectations on persons performing diagnostic ul...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gomez KJ,Copel JA

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic medical problems and the various medications available to treat them represent an enormous volume of information for the practicing obstetrician. The agents commonly encountered are reviewed here and current literature is explored, where available, including the literature on folates in pregnancy. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Colie CF

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past year has seen major challenges to existing maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing protocols for both neural tube defects and chromosomal anomalies. These challenges are reviewed along with the physiology of alpha-fetoprotein; the use of amniocentesis, ultrasonography, and additional serum markers in women w...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Drugan A,Dvorin E,Obrien JE,Johnson MP,Evans MI

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent findings related to possible causes of recurrent implantation failure of endometrial origin in normal uterus. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent evidences suggest that in apparently normal endometria, RIF may associate with molecular and functional changes in the uterus such as abnormal endometr...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Bellver J,Simón C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recovery of immature oocytes followed by in-vitro maturation (IVM) and in-vitro fertilization is an attractive alternative to conventional in-vitro fertilization treatment in which controlled ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins is used to increase the number of available oocytes and embryos. Si...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chian RC,Lim JH,Tan SL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00