Severe virilization in a postmenopausal woman.

abstract：:During the past few years enormous progress has been made in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in parturition; however, the answer to the fundamental question of how labor is initiated remains elusive. This is a very important question because alterations in the timing of birth (preterm and post-t...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Valenzuela GJ,Germain A,Foster TC

更新日期：1993-10-01 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:Maternal mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, are one of the most common obstetric complications, presenting in pregnancy and postpartum. RECENT FINDINGS:Maternal mental health disorders are associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Screening women in pregnancy and...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Yeaton-Massey A,Herrero T

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：:Ovarian stimulation is applied during infertility management either alone or in conjunction with intrauterine insemination and assisted reproductive technologies. At the present time, the two main medications used for ovarian stimulation include an oral antiestrogen, clomiphene citrate, and injectable gonadotropins. I...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mitwally MF,Casper RF

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present article provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms underlying adolescent endometriosis and advances in both medical and surgical management. RECENT FINDINGS:Molecular and cellular features of endometriotic lesions differ from eutopic endometrium. There is altered estrogen-mediated c...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Mama ST

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There has been increasing interest in developing assisted reproductive technologies to overcome failure at fertilization and early embryonic arrest. Some of the affected patients harbor too few copies of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in their eggs at the time of fertilization, which results in development...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： St John JC,Tsai TS,Cagnone GL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the beneficial effects of micronutrient supplementation on male fertility. RECENT FINDINGS:Several micronutrients have beneficial effects on sperm quality, as well on male fertility (e.g. pregnancy rate). A deliberate use of micronutrients might be helpful for infertile patients. Healthca...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Buhling KJ,Laakmann E

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：: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：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: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: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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Surgery can be an important treatment option for women with symptomatic endometriosis. This review summarizes the recommended preoperative work up and techniques in minimally invasive surgery for treatment of deeply infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) involving the obliterated posterior cul-de-sac, bowel...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： King CR,Lum D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Evidence-based women's healthcare is underpinned by systematic reviews and guidelines. Generating an evidence synthesis to support guidance for clinical practice is a time-consuming and labour-intensive activity that delays transfer of research into practice. Artificial intelligence has the potential ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Amezcua-Prieto C,Fernández-Luna JM,Huete-Guadix JF,Bueno-Cavanillas A,Khan KS

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:As the life expectancy of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients continues to increase, and more patients become adults with a chronic disease, researching the impact of the disorder on male and female infertility has become increasingly important. Studies suggest that the prevalence of CF mutations may be hig...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Ahmad A,Ahmed A,Patrizio P

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:The failure to store urine resulting from bladder outflow incompetence requires a method to increase outflow resistance. Peri- and intraurethral injection is one form of treatment capable of accomplishing this need. The best results are obtained in those women who do not have detrusor abnormalities, who have adequate ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Appell RA

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews new concepts in the aetiology of recurrent miscarriage, presents new outcome data and evaluates new modalities of treatment for unexplained recurrent miscarriage. RECENT FINDINGS:Preimplantation genetic diagnosis has been considered an option for couples who have structural chrom...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Carrington B,Sacks G,Regan L

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article will review recent changes in the standard of care for olaparib, niraparib, and rucaparib, as well as ongoing trials evaluating this class of drugs in combination with antiangiogenic agents and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. RECENT FINDINGS:Niraparib received FDA approval for use in patients wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Washington CR,Moore KN

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：:The obstetrician-gynecologist must assume a dual role in the future provision of health care to women. Not only should the obstetrician-gynecologist function as a consultant for medical and surgical problems peculiar to the female reproductive tract, but also assume a broader-based role for preventive medicine and hea...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Laube DW

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of locally advanced breast cancer requires a combined-modality treatment approach involving surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy. In this paper, we review clinical and experimental studies in order to evaluate how basic and clinical research in locally advanced breast cancer has p...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Barni S,Mandalà M

更新日期：2006-02-01 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

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:There is persisting controversy about tocolytic treatment for preterm labour. This review addresses this controversy by appraising the recent clinical literature. RECENT FINDINGS:Surveys of obstetricians indicate a high usage of tocolysis for preterm labour, but evidence that this treatment confers o...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： King JF

更新日期：2004-12-01 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

abstract：:This paper reviews psychologic aspects of sexual abuse in female adolescents. It documents that sexual abuse is widespread, occurring at an alarming rate at all socioeconomic levels of society. It is perpetrated principally by adult men in the victim's family. Often its effects are tragic. Adolescent female sexual abu...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Jeffrey TB,Jeffrey LK

更新日期：1991-12-01 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