Ovarian conservation in management of pediatric gynecology malignancies.

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：: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：:Magnetic resonance imaging represents a new method of imaging the pelvic viscera and pelvic floor musculature. Rapid sequences allow us to perform magnetic resonance imaging dynamically during straining or pelvic floor contraction, which can elegantly demonstrate the patterns of pelvic floor prolapse. The technique is...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Steiner RA,Healy JC

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate the impact of early pregnancy complications involving placentation and early placental development on adverse obstetric outcome in ongoing and subsequent pregnancies. RECENT FINDINGS:We found an increased risk of adverse outcome (odds ratio >2.0) in ongoing pregnancies of preterm delivery...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Jauniaux E,Van Oppenraaij RH,Burton GJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the past 10 years, clinicians have become more suspect regarding thromboembolic events and potential thrombosis in children at risk. Although adolescents are not typically considered to be a high-risk group, they are the main seekers of contraception in our society today, thereby placing them at so...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Dietrich JE,Hertweck SP

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic oophorectomy is one of the most controversial and challenging areas of endoscopic surgery. Judicious preoperative evaluation along with careful patient selection can reduce the risk of operating on an unsuspected ovarian malignancy. Appropriate patient consent and planning should be obtained before the pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Russell JB

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are still one of the most common bacterial infections in pregnant and non-pregnant women. It is estimated that about 10-20% of all women suffer from a UTI at some point in life. The presence of UTI is defined as the existence of urinary symptoms such as frequency of urination and dysuri...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Weissenbacher ER,Reisenberger K

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Neonatal herpes simplex virus infection is often severe, if not fatal. What is our understanding of the epidemiology of this disease? How is it diagnosed? Would maternal screening for herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) in pregnancy make a difference? Does maternal HSV alter transmission of HIV vertically ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Roberts S

更新日期：2009-04-01 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：: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：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-associated diseases pose a considerable health care burden in the United States. The morbidity and mortality associated with HPV infection and HPV-associated diseases, ranging from genital warts to cervical cancer, have prompted both the use of screening measures to monitor...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mayeaux EJ Jr

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to the reduction in perinatal mortality in high-risk pregnancies, screening of low-risk pregnancies with umbilical artery Doppler ultrasonography has shown no benefit. Advances in pathophysiology question the assumption that the placenta is hypoxic in fetal growth restriction, with absent end-diastolic fre...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Burrell SJ,Kingdom JC

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the current consensus regarding the modern management of ovarian endometriosis and summarize the recent evidence that led to a shift in the management recommendations. RECENT FINDINGS:The vast majority of the recent studies demonstrate an adverse effect of surgery on ovarian reserve marke...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Psaroudakis D,Hirsch M,Davis C

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review explores some of the implications for a balanced approach to the ethics of maternal participation in clinical research, from the perspective of the fetus as a patient, which is a central concept in obstetric ethics. The review therefore begins with an account of this topic, followed by an examination of so...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chervenak FA,McCullough LB

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence remains a common problem that adversely affects the quality of life of millions of women. In detrusor instability, treatment measures often lack efficacy or are accompanied by unacceptable side effects. In this review, standard treatments are discussed, together with recent pharmacologic advances ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Wise B,Cardozo L

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infertile couples who seek medical advice have one single hope: to have one or more children. Therefore, pregnancy rates per cycle of any assisted reproductive technique that include early miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies are of little interest to them. They want to know their chances of having a baby. When counse...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Tanbo T,Abyholm T

更新日期：1996-06-01 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：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：:In 1991, the abortion literature was characterized by articles relating to 1) epidemiologic issues in abortion care, 2) advances in knowledge and experience with medical abortifacients such as mifepristone (RU 486), and 3) cervical ripening prior to abortion with the use of both mifepristone and prostaglandins. Techni...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Blumenthal PD

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the available data regarding the value of oral contraceptive pill addition in ovarian stimulation schemes used for in-vitro fertilization. RECENT FINDINGS:In agonists cycles, a decreased incidence of ovarian cyst formation is expected in patients pretreated with the oral contraceptive pi...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Kolibianakis EM,Venetis CA,Tarlatzis BC

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective oestrogen receptor modulators are a range of compounds which mimic some, but not all, agonist actions of oestrogen in different tissues. They were developed with the aim of maximizing the benefits of oestrogen-like drugs in a number of important conditions whilst reducing adverse side-effects. The molecular ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Baynes KC,Compston JE

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to summarize the current evidence on the safety and effectiveness of moving oral contraceptives from prescription-only to over-the-counter (OTC) status. The review also examines women's interest in OTC access to oral contraceptives, as well as potential barriers and facilitat...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Grossman D,Fuentes L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization (array-CGH) which detects aneuploidies and submicroscopic deletions and duplications in one assay is now offered for genetic diagnosis in children and adults. Its application to prenatal diagnosis is still limited, but very promising. We predict that ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Van den Veyver IB,Beaudet AL

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review important considerations in the counseling and management of women over the age of 40 desiring a myomectomy for symptomatic fibroids. RECENT FINDINGS:Women in the late reproductive and perimenopausal years may choose a myomectomy over a hysterectomy for reasons of fertility preservation or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Pepin K,Reddy H,Clark NV

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most common method of antepartum fetal surveillance is the nonstress test (NST). Although it has satisfactory false-negative rates, dubious nonreactive results may challenge the physician. Any method or factor increasing the reactive NST results or shortening the time to attain a reactive test may...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Esin S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in the setting of deeply infiltrating endometriosis. A multidisciplinary team that includes gynaecologists and general surgeons traditionally performs laparoscopic bowel resections for symptomatic patients. Recently, Pereira et al. has published the resul...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Pereira RM,Zanatta A,Serafini PC,Redwine D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this article is to provide an update for the GP on selected common vulvar concerns in prepubertal girls. Presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management of common vulvar conditions will be described. The following conditions are frequently encountered and may pose diagnostic or manage...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Vilano SE,Robbins CL

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00