Obesity in minority women: calories, commerce, and culture.

abstract：:In the 50 years since pelvic muscle exercises were introduced for the nonsurgical management of pelvic floor dysfunction related to parturition, a variety of approaches have been introduced and the scope of indications has grown. This article describes the evaluation of patients with pelvic floor complaints, discusses...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Visco AG,Figuers C

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periviable deliveries (less than 26 weeks) are a small percentage of deliveries but account for a disproportionately high number of long-term morbidities. Few studies describe interventions and outcomes for periviable preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The available reports may include only those neonates...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Gibson KS,Brackney K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The United States cesarean rate has risen from 5.5 per 100 deliveries in 1970 to 24.1 per 100 deliveries in 1986 according to the National Hospital Discharge Survey. Less than 10 per cent of mothers have a vaginal birth after a prior cesarean. Women spend an average of 5.0 days in the hospital for a cesarean delivery,...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Placek PJ,Taffel SM

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of antiretroviral agents to treat patients infected with HIV has become increasingly complex. Obstetricians caring for the pregnant woman infected with HIV must, no less than the HIV specialist, be familiar with the various medications now available. This article profiles each of the antiretroviral agents curr...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Augenbraun M,Minkoff HL

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome, can present with lower abdominal pain/discomfort and dyspareunia, and pain in any distribution of lower spinal nerves. Patients with this condition experience some additional symptoms referable to the bladder, such as frequency, urgency, or nocturia. It can occur acr...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： McLennan MT

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of laparoscopic ultrasound probes has been shown to improve outcomes and facilitate surgery for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers. It is a useful, inexpensive, and safe imaging technique that should also supplement operative laparoscopy for gynecologic indications. These techniques are new, and their use in...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Letterie GS

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy remains a challenge to the clinician, despite advances in sonographic and biochemical technology. Contemporary practice requires an understanding of the normal sonographic features and hormonal profiles for normal pregnancy as well as the pathogenesis of an ectopic nidation. Frequent...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Cartwright PS

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard terminology for the gestational trophoblastic diseases has been defined by the World Health Organization. An anatomic staging system has also been adopted by FIGO, but it has not yet been widely utilized by American and European centers which prefer to determine therapy and report results based on risk groupi...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Miller DS,Lurain JR

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The information available concerning the effects of chemotherapy administered during pregnancy is limited and consists of case reports and small series. A registry has been established at the National Cancer Institute, but there are currently only several hundred cases of neonates exposed to chemotherapy registered. A...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Sorosky JI,Sood AK,Buekers TE

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of the medical success in treatment of the pregnant diabetic woman and her infant in the twentieth century illustrates how the combined efforts of dedicated clinicians and researchers have resulted in dramatic improvements in outcome for this patient group. This article discusses fetal growth, metabolic co...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Tyrala EE

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the general approach for assessing teratogenic risks related to fetal exposure, concentrating on the specific patterns associated with anticonvulsant usage and maternal epilepsy. Major anomalies that might be detected prenatally are presented, as well as the patterns of minor anomalies (syndromes)...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Sharony R,Graham JM Jr

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultimately, the timely diagnosis of ovarian cancer will rely on clinical judgment and careful analysis of presenting symptoms within the context of a thoughtful dialogue between the patient and her physician. Symptoms most typical of ovarian cancer include bloating, abdominal or pelvic pain, and difficulty eating. In ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Goff BA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term sickle cell disease (SSD) encompasses several different sickle hemoglobinopathies. The ability to predict the clinical course of SSD during pregnancy is difficult. This article examines pregnancy-associated complications in SSD and the management of sickle cell disorders in pregnant women. Outcomes have impro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Rogers DT,Molokie R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As many as 50% of spontaneous preterm births are infection-associated. Intrauterine infection leads to a maternal and fetal inflammatory cascade, which produces uterine contractions and may also result in long-term adverse outcomes, such as cerebral palsy. This article addresses the prevalence, microbiology, and manag...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Klein LL,Gibbs RS

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the understanding of cancer biology expands, a wider array of treatment options has become available in the field of gynecologic cancer. Therapies that target specific molecular pathways are now being used. Drugs that target cancer angiogenesis, signal transduction, DNA repair, and immune evasion mechanisms are cur...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Rojas C,Casablanca Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Except in special circumstances, therapeutic insemination with a husband's sample has a low success rate. Couples in whom oligozoospermia has been identified as the principal cause of infertility do not benefit from therapeutic insemination by husband. Because of this low success rate, intrauterine insemination to pro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Alexander NJ,Ackerman S

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All the existing data show that combination estrogen/progestogen therapy is mandatory if any replacement therapy is to be given to the woman over age 40. Sufficient evidence has indicated that estrogen alone is inadequate; progestogen must be given to prevent endometrial hyperplasia, lower the risk of breast cancer, a...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Upton GV

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major advances in treatment for epithelial ovarian cancer have occurred over the last decade, giving hope to patients and families. Surgery remains a cornerstone of therapy. In early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer, a meticulous staging procedure should be performed to aid in determining patients who require appropria...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Im DD,McGuire WP,Rosenshein NB

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contemporary legal and policy environment has increased the challenges associated with providing health care services to the adolescent population. The issue of reproductive health care services is particularly intense because of the controversial nature of services for contraception and abortion. As the debates c...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： English A

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaginal bleeding is the most common cause of emergency care in the first trimester of pregnancy and accounts for the majority of premenopausal bleeding cases. Ultrasound evaluation combined with a quantitative beta human chorionic gonadotropin test is an established diagnostic tool to assess these patients. Spontaneou...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Paspulati RM,Turgut AT,Bhatt S,Ergun E,Dogra VS

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction are common forms of pelvic floor dysfunction affecting women. The complex interactions between the nervous system and lower urinary tract anatomy allow for the coordinated functions of urine storage and evacuation. A thorough understanding of these components and their inte...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Rahn DD,Roshanravan SM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) accompanies miscarriage, intrauterine fetal demise, and preterm birth. Levels of PTSD may be higher for women who experience acute, life-threatening events during labor and delivery. Severe maternal morbidities or near misses for maternal death disproportionately impact African Am...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Small MJ,Gondwe KW,Brown HL

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Voiding dysfunction in women results from either a failure of the bladder to contract appropriately or a failure of the urethra or bladder neck to relax during attempts at micturition. Complaints of urinary frequency and urgency most often accompany voiding dysfunction. Associated symptoms, which are not always presen...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Bowen LW

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep and metabolism are essential components of health. Metabolic health depends largely on individual's lifestyle. Disturbances in sleep health, such as changes in sleep patterns that are associated with menopause/reproductive aging and chronologic aging, may have metabolic health consequences. Sleep restriction and...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Kravitz HM,Kazlauskaite R,Joffe H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reproductive health can be a reflection of overall health. It follows that abnormalities of reproductive milestones may be a manifestation of unhealthy aging. Since 1994, the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has assessed how menopause and the process of that transition may affect future health. Themes ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Santoro N,Sutton-Tyrrell K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contemporary management of HIV in pregnancy remains a moving target. With the development of newer antiretroviral agents with lower side-effect profiles and laboratory methods for detection and monitoring of HIV, considerable progress has been made. This review examines key concepts in the pathophysiology of HIV and p...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Donnelly M,Davies JK

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile HPV infection and disease are very common in sexually active men, and may be manifest in many forms. Treatment of clinically detectable lesions is advisable not only to relieve symptoms but also to prevent the spread of HPV infection to new sexual partners. Treatment of subclinical disease is more controversial...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Palefsky JM,Barrasso R

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As women's doctors, we have a commitment and responsibility to promote effective cancer screening for cervical cancer and breast cancer. At present, the screening tests for ovarian cancer cannot be applied to the mass population. For an individual patient, however, the role of sonography, tumor markers, and physical e...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Runowicz CD,Goldberg GL,Smith HO

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast enhancement through augmentation improves not only the woman's physical appearance but also contributes to her psychologic well-being. With the current emphasis placed on women's breasts in the media, it is not surprising that small-breasted women feel inadequate. Recent US Federal Drug Administration approval ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Antoniuk PM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ever-increasing value of diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy for patients with AUB serves as an appropriate, although belated, tribute to Pantaleoni who in 1869 dared to look inside a woman's uterus. Future generations of women and their physicians will be indebted to this physician-pioneer. Contemporary instrum...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Cooper JM,Brady RM

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00