Abstract:
:Retirement of obstetrician-gynecologists is becoming a matter of increasing concern in light of an expected shortage of practicing physicians. Determining a retirement age is often complex. We address what constitutes a usual retirement age range from general clinical practice for an obstetrician-gynecologist, compare this with practitioners in other specialties, and suggest factors of importance to obstetrician-gynecologists before retirement. Although the proportion of obstetrician-gynecologists ≥55 years old is similar to other specialists, obstetrician-gynecologists retire at younger ages than male or female physicians in other specialties. A customary age range of retirement from obstetrician-gynecologist practice would be 59-69 years (median, 64 years). Women, who constitute a growing proportion of obstetrician-gynecologists in practice, retire earlier than men. The large cohort of "baby boomer" physicians who are approaching retirement (approximately 15,000 obstetrician-gynecologists) deserves tracking while an investigation of integrated women's health care delivery models is conducted. Relevant considerations would include strategies to extend the work longevity of those who are considering early retirement or desiring part-time employment. Likewise volunteer work in underserved community clinics or teaching medical students and residents offers continuing personal satisfaction for many retirees and preservation of self-esteem and medical knowledge.
journal_name
Am J Obstet Gynecoljournal_title
American journal of obstetrics and gynecologyauthors
Rayburn WF,Strunk AL,Petterson SMdoi
10.1016/j.ajog.2015.03.027subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2015-09-01 00:00:00pages
335.e1-4issue
3eissn
0002-9378issn
1097-6868pii
S0002-9378(15)00247-1journal_volume
213pub_type
杂志文章abstract:OBJECTIVE:How well do obstetrics and gynecology residents measure the endometrial stripe by transvaginal sonography? STUDY DESIGN:Three obstetrics and gynecology residents at the University of Texas Medical Branch from each year level were tested for their ability to perform endometrial stripe measurements. Measuremen...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.08.030
更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We aimed to characterize the effect of vaginal or abdominal mesh insertion and of different collagen augmentation of polypropylene mesh in a sheep model. Outcome measures were passive and active biomechanical properties and semiquantitative morphometry. STUDY DESIGN:Forty-two Texel sheep were used: 6 were no...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2014.11.008
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Antimicrobial overutilization accelerates the development of bacterial resistance. A prospective, randomized, blinded clinical trial of vaginal hysterectomy prophylaxis was designed to compare the efficacy, safety, and costs of cefazolin with those of cefoxitin and cefotaxime. Sixteen women (7.5%) developed febrile mo...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(87)90144-x
更新日期:1987-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::It is demonstrated that for rats N,N'-bis(dischloroacetyl)-1,8-octamethylenediamine (Win 18,446) is a highly efficient embryocidal N,N'-bis(dichloroacetyl)-1,8-octamethylenediamine It was previously used to supress spermatogenesis in man and other mammals. In the initial rat studies, a fixed dosage of Win 18,446 was...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(74)90117-3
更新日期:1974-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:One of the controversies in the management of twin gestations relates to mode of delivery, especially when the second twin is in a nonvertex presentation (Vertex/nonVertex pairs) and birth is imminent at extremely low gestation. OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that, for Vertex/nonVertex twins born before 28 weeks...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2020.12.002
更新日期:2020-12-09 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to develop a valid, reliable assessment of intraoperative judgment by residents during gynecologic surgery based on Script Concordance Theory. STUDY DESIGN:This was a multicenter prospective study involving 5 obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Surgeons from each site generated case scena...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.04.010
更新日期:2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Prolactin production by decidualized human endometrium has been demonstrated in organ explant cultures and presumed to be of stromal origin by immunocytochemistry and the presence of simultaneous stromal histologic changes. To test the hypothesis that endometrial prolactin production is exclusively of stromal origin, ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(90)91325-7
更新日期:1990-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) mutations are associated with human endometrial cancers, and PTEN heterozygote(+/-) mice have a high rate of endometrial neoplasia. The objective of this study was to evaluate an oral mTOR inhibitor (mTOR-I) on the reduction of endometrial hyperplasia in an animal model. ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.872
更新日期:2007-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:An Rh-negative woman with preexisting anti-D antibodies may affect some or all subsequent fetuses, depending on the genotype of her Rh-positive partner. Currently, a reliable technique for an absolute determination of RhD genotype is not available. This study was initiated to develop an accurate method for Rh...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70675-0
更新日期:1996-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Revamping the delivery of women's health care to meet future demands will require a number of changes. In the first 2 articles of this series, we introduced the reasons for change, suggested the use of the 'Triple Aim' concept to (1) improve the health of a population, (2) enhance the patient experience, and (3) contr...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2014.08.022
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recently, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) has been localized in nerve fibers in the human female genital tract. In the present investigation, the effect and concentration of VIP was studied in uterine tissue from pregnant and nonpregnant women, and the plasma concentration of VIP was measured in relationship t...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(82)90083-7
更新日期:1982-06-15 00:00:00
abstract::A case of perforation of the uterus at the time of insertion of the Birnberg bow IUD in a lactating, amenorrheic woman is presented. The patient, a 25-year-old gravida 2, had the IUD inserted 2 months after delivery. Perforation occurred at the time of insertion, causing a 2 mm puncture wound in the fundus. It appe...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(66)90480-7
更新日期:1966-01-15 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to review the findings of a Gynecologic Endoscopic Review Committee established to monitor and review operative endoscopic procedures performed by the staff at a large private hospital, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, in Seattle. STUDY DESIGN:Hospital charts of patients undergoing the endosc...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1994-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine whether introduction of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy decreases the percentage of women requiring laparotomy for hysterectomy. STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review of women undergoing hysterectomies from 1990 through 1992 was performed. Type of hys...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(94)70032-x
更新日期:1994-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Developmental exposure to dioxin-like compounds has been associated with cognitive and motor impairments in children. These toxicants have been shown to be thyroid toxicants in animal studies. Therefore, the objective of this study was to quantify the overall dioxin-like activity in maternal serum and determi...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.08.013
更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Impairment of umbilical cord blood flow has been associated with periodic fetal heart rate changes termed "variable decelerations." These patterns may be observed after amniotomy. A chronic fetal rhesus monkey preparation has been used to investigate this clinical observation. Loss of amniotic fluid produced variable ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(76)90549-4
更新日期:1976-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to assess the prevalence of and risk factors for vaginal trichomoniasis in human immunodeficiency virus-infected and human immunodeficiency virus-uninfected pregnant Congolese women and its relationship to pregnancy outcomes. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a nested case-control study of 215 infected and...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70509-0
更新日期:1999-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Recent data show that transabdominal cerclage placement via laparoscopy carries better obstetrical outcomes in comparison to transabdominal cerclage placement via laparotomy. In this surgical tutorial, we review the technique for minimally invasive abdominal cerclage and highlight the surgical differences between prec...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.07.025
更新日期:2018-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We sought to investigate the incidence of hip and proximal lower extremity pain following transobturator midurethral sling and evaluate the association between pain and body mass index (BMI). STUDY DESIGN:This was a retrospective cohort study of all transobturator midurethral sling procedures from July 2008 ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.07.023
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::An analysis of United States birth certificate records for the calendar year 1977 indicated that women who failed to seek prenatal care were at increased risk of delivery of a low-birth weight infant, even after social factors were considered. However, the strength of association, as well as the population impact, bet...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(83)90681-6
更新日期:1983-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of preemptive analgesia at pain control in women undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy. DATA SOURCES:Eligible studies, published through May 31, 2016, were retrieved through Medline, Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials, and Cochran...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.03.013
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Human IVF has transformed so many lives, but there has been one major drawback--namely the so-called epidemic of multiple gestations. ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type:
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.02.017
更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in older women who are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) based on community STI prevalence. Additionally, we explored the associations between STI risk factors and C...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2014.06.051
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Accurate diagnosis of chorioamnionicity in multiple pregnancies is the key to appropriate clinical management of multiple gestation. Although prenatal ultrasound assessment of chorioamnionicity is well established and highly accurate if performed in early pregnancy, exceptions and artifacts arise from anatomic variati...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.02.010
更新日期:2018-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to compare the first stage of labor progress in women who undergo an induction of labor after cesarean delivery with women who have spontaneous labor after cesarean delivery. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a retrospective cohort study of consecutive women who had been admitted for de...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2015.05.049
更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Previous studies have reported that cigarette smoking is a major source of exposure to cadmium (Cd). This study was carried out to determine the degree of exposure to Cd of pregnant women who smoke and to determine the degree of exposure to Cd of pregnant women who smoke and to determine the disposition of the Cd in t...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(82)90786-4
更新日期:1982-04-15 00:00:00
abstract::To study the effects of ritodrine on fetal and placental blood flow and maternal prostacyclin and thromboxane A2, 14 women with premature uterine contractions between the thirty-first and thirty-sixth weeks of pregnancy were treated with intravenous infusions of ritodrine, with incremental doses up to 200 micrograms p...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(85)90374-6
更新日期:1985-04-15 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to determine whether fetal fibronectin determination is more useful for predicting preterm delivery in clinical practice than it has appeared to be in prospective blinded studies. STUDY DESIGN:Charts of 151 patients with fetal fibronectin tests performed during 2 years were reviewed...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2000.105411
更新日期:2000-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibitory effects of anti-interleukin-1beta and transforming growth factor-beta2 on the production of interleukin-1beta and prostaglandin E2 by human decidual cells. STUDY DESIGN:Decidual membranes were obtained from 30 patients between 37 and 40 weeks' gestati...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70265-0
更新日期:1998-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Four hundred twenty-nine patients were entered into four prospective randomized clinical studies between January 1, 1973, and July 1, 1979. The records of 395 of these were analyzed to determine the proportion of patients surviving 48 months after therapy initiation. Ninety-six patients (24%) were living at 48 months,...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(84)90543-x
更新日期:1984-04-01 00:00:00