Recognition and Therapeutic Options for Malignancy of the Cervix and Uterus.

abstract：:The immediate postpartum period is a favorable time for initiating contraception because women who have recently given birth are often highly motivated to use contraception, pregnancy is excluded, and the hospital setting offers convenience for patients and providers. This article addresses immediate postpartum intrau...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Prager SW,McCoy EE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crew resource management (CRM), adapted from aviation for the practice of medicine, offers the potential of reducing medical errors, increasing employee retention, and improving patient satisfaction. CRM, however, requires a culture that promotes teamwork and acceptance of new concepts. Leadership is needed to transfo...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Nielsen P,Mann S

更新日期：2008-03-01 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

abstract：:The fluorinated quinolones are synthetic derivatives of nalidixic acid. They are well absorbed when administered orally and have an extended duration of action. They are of primary value in treating gonorrhea and complicated urinary tract infections in nonpregnant women. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Saravanos K,Duff P

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States over the last several decades, with approximately 40% of pregnant women now considered overweight or obese. Obesity has been shown to be associated with numerous poor pregnancy outcomes, including increased rates of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal macro...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Mission JF,Marshall NE,Caughey AB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article focuses on the clinical evaluation and management of women who have thrombophilia-related placental vascular complications, including fetal loss, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction, and placental abruption. All are major causes of maternal and fetal adverse outcomes. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Brenner B

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hysteroscopy and hysterography approach the uterine cavity in different ways and each has advantages and limitations. Hysteroscopy is more accurate for the diagnosis of abnormalities that project into the uterine cavity such as polyps, submucous myomas, endometrial hyperplasia, and endometrial adenocarcinoma. Contrast...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Barbot J

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous condition with a myriad of clinical manifestations. There are 3 forms of lichen planus that effect the vulva: papulosquamous, hypertrophic, and erosive. Erosive lichen planus can progress to vulvar scaring, vaginal stenosis, and squamous cell carcinoma; these long-term se...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Mauskar M

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The colposcope, basically binoculars on a stand, is used for the evaluation of the genital tract. Its optics, although complicated in theory, are easy to use in practice. Certain adjustments are necessary for stereoscopic viewing. Other adjustments adapt the optics for high viewing and either adapt the optics for high...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Wright VC

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The normal vaginal, or resident, flora is complex and easily includes over a dozen different organisms, many of them potential pathogens. The quantitative nature of the vaginal flora also is a factor in development of symptoms. This complex milieu is further varied by nature's changes over the years from birth to meno...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Hammill HA

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is an unfortunate fact that all pregnancies do not end with healthy babies and healthy mothers. Families who have experienced an adverse pregnancy outcome require accurate information about the risk of recurrence to plan future childbearing. This article examines the recurrence risk of four complications of pregnan...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Moore LE

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：:Vaginal bleeding in early childhood, regardless of its duration and quantity, is always of clinical importance. This article discusses the examination of the child and adolescent and reviews the various causes of vaginal bleeding in these patient groups. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Muram D

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of all relevant randomized controlled trials provides strong evidence that corticosteroid therapy causes a significant reduction in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm babies overall. This reduction in RDS is accompanied by a reduced incidence of neonatal death, intraventricular hemorrhages, and ne...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Crowley P

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：:Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) is a rapidly expanding surgical specialty that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor disorders in women. Evaluation and treatment of several pelvic floor disorders can be accomplished with office-based procedures, yielding significant advantag...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Gleason JL

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian remnant syndrome has become increasingly recognized as a cause of pelvic pain after extirpative surgery. Surgical removal of the ovarian remnant is the optimal treatment. Laparoscopy is safe and effective in managing ovarian remnant syndrome when performed by an experienced laparoscopist. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Mahdavi A,Berker B,Nezhat C,Nezhat F,Nezhat C

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive age, that is, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, is a very common symptom encountered in office gynecology. The judicious use of hysteroscopy to manage this medical entity adds a new dimension in handling this often perplexing problem. This article focuses mainly on abnormal ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Zimmermann R

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal uterine bleeding occurs secondary to a wide variety of functional and structural abnormalities. Although there is clearly a place for surgery, medical therapy has enormous potential for most women, especially those with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. To provide women with appropriate options for therapy, the...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Munro MG

更新日期：2000-06-01 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 influence of physiologic, psychologic, and cultural influences on human sexuality is reviewed. These factors are considered in the exploration of how adolescents express their sexuality and the consequences of that expression. ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Brown RT,Cromer BA,Fischer R

更新日期：1992-03-01 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：:AIDS is the leading cause of death among women aged 25 to 34 years in New York City. Gynecologic care should be directed toward early identification and aggressive treatment of infectious and neoplastic processes that may take a more fulminant course in immunosuppressed women. Dealing with women's contraceptive needs ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Allen MH

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the highest rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion in the developed world, the United States has plenty of room for improving the distribution of existing contraceptive options and an imperative for developing new methods. This article surveys new and future contraceptive methods. It does not contain a compre...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Turok D

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：:Uterine fibroids are a major gynecologic problem in American women, and several alternatives have been developed. Conservative treatment, with the goal of treating the fibroid but retaining the uterus, is a frequent choice among women who require therapy during their early to middle reproductive years. A variety of co...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Olive DL,Lindheim SR,Pritts EA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Is there evidence for a perimenopausal sleep disorder? We address this question in our presentation of the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) "sleep story," in which we summarize and discuss data addressing sleep quality, objective measures of sleep patterns, and sleep disorders that have been published ...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Kravitz HM,Joffe H

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marihuana and tobacco smoking are two of the most commonly abused substances in pregnancy. Smoke from both agents contain a multitude of potentially active components, which make them difficult to study. Both have been associated with adverse effects in pregnancy in animal and human studies. Data on marihuana use duri...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Lee MJ

更新日期：1998-03-01 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：:Advancements in cancer screening techniques have allowed for earlier detection of cancer at premalignant or early stages of disease. Several organizations have guidelines for screening strategies for breast, cervical, colon, and lung cancer. Ovarian cancer remains the deadliest cancer of the female reproductive tract;...

journal_title：Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America

authors： Vogell A,Evans ML

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00