Cryopreservation of human embryos and oocytes.

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: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:Traditionally, ovarian stimulation for IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection is performed by healthcare professionals, requiring the patient to make frequent visits to these centres. We describe the rationale, research findings and early clinical experience with home-based sonography for IVF patients. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gerris J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to outline ovarian conservation and fertility sparing surgery (FSS) in the management of the most common pediatric gynecology malignancies. RECENT FINDINGS:Management of gynecologic malignancies has evolved to have a greater appreciation for adverse late effects from rad...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Stambough K,Childress KJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The principles of managed care are more difficult to apply to preventive medical treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy, than to the investigation and treatment of established disease. In addition to an ageing society with increased health demands, the use of hormone replacement therapy is increasing in most ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Wardle PG

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review aims to summarize recent data about vascular endothelial growth factor and its implications in the normal endometrium during the menstrual cycle, implantation window and early pregnancy. RECENT FINDINGS:Angiogenesis is crucial for the development of endometrium as well as for embryo implan...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Nardo LG

更新日期：2005-08-01 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:More than 50% of all gynecologic cancers can be classified as rare tumors (defined as an incidence of <6 per 100 000) and as such represent a major challenge for clinicians. RECENT FINDINGS:The rapidly increasing number of targeted therapies provides a unique opportunity to improve treatment options ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Ray-Coquard I,Pujade-Lauraine E,Ledermann JA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current available literature on the relationship between fibroids and infertility with particular emphasis on the benefits of myomectomy. Pregnancy complications related to the presence of these lesions and to their removal are also addressed. RECENT FINDINGS:There is a biological plausibil...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Somigliana E,Vercellini P,Benaglia L,Abbiati A,Barbara G,Fedele L

更新日期：2008-08-01 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:This review highlights the complexity of caring for gynecologic patients who refuse blood transfusion and discusses the importance of early, targeted perioperative and intraoperative medical optimization. We review alternative interventions and the importance of medical management to minimize blood lo...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Han ES,Arora C,Hur HC,Advincula AP,Kim JHJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transvaginal ultrasonography is emerging as the newest method for the early detection of structural malformations and markers of chromosomal aberrations. According to a multicenter registry on the onset of fetal anomalies, many defects are potentially detectable at an early transvaginal scan. Moreover, cystic hygroma ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Rottem S

更新日期：1995-04-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To avoid both overtreatment and undertreatment accurate risk assessment is mandatory. The present review gives an overview of recently published articles covering prognostic and predictive factors for adjuvant therapy in early breast cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Gene expression signatures enhance prognost...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Schmidt M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Common and important psychosomatic disorders in pregnancy reviewed here include perinatal depression, posttraumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and postpartum psychosis. RECENT FINDINGS:Research has focused on antenatal depression as postpartum depression often has onset pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Tam WH,Chung T

更新日期：2007-04-01 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:Sex trafficking of adolescents and young adults is both a human rights violation and a public health problem, globally and in the United States. Healthcare providers, including obstetricians and gynecologists, interact with victims, often while they remain under their traffickers' control, but because...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chaffee T,English A

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate the role of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT as cancer response testing in gynecological malignancies. RECENT FINDINGS:The application of FDG PET/CT in patients with endometrial and ovarian cancer to evaluate treatment response was found to have no clinical benefits.Patients with cervical ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Amit A,Person O,Keidar Z

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Examination of the placenta may be viewed as a diary of the pregnancy. Apart from its immediate diagnostic value, it can also broadly serve two purposes: 1) it provides a method of auditing antenatal clinical judgment by clinicopathologic correlation, and 2) it makes an important contribution in the context of unsolve...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gillan JE

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hysteroscopic myomectomy was a revolution for surgical treatment of symptomatic submucosal myoma. RECENT FINDINGS:A new International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics classification for myoma was recently described. Type 0, 1 and 2 are submucosal like in the European Society for Human Reproduc...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Capmas P,Levaillant JM,Fernandez H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The critical role of angiogenesis in embryology and tumor biology has been recognized for more than 20 years. However, the fact that neovascularization is essential to processes in mammalian female reproduction has only recently been appreciated widely. In this review we focus on a single angiogenic growth factor, vas...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lebovic DI,Mueller MD,Taylor RN

更新日期：1999-06-01 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: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: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：:Voiding disorders are frequently associated with urinary incontinence and other lower urinary tract dysfunction in women, but the cause of these disorders is not well understood and treatment options are limited. Little has changed in the treatment and evaluation of voiding disorders. New approaches to the study of de...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Stevenson KR

更新日期：1996-10-01 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：: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:In this review, the role of simulation as a strategy for training and performance improvement is reviewed. The review is timely, as providing safe and high-quality healthcare is the goal of every healthcare system and soon reimbursement will be tied to quality measures. Simulation has emerged as a str...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chang E

更新日期：2013-12-01 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