Ob/Gyn & Women's Health CME/CE

Pelvic/Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy May Improve Survival Time From Endometrial Cancer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

In medium- to high-risk patients with endometrial cancer, systematic removal of pelvic as well as para-aortic lymph nodes may improve survival time vs pelvic lymphadenectomy alone.

Aspiration of Breast Lumps Reviewed

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

A review describes an "in office" approach for immediate evaluation of women who present to their family physician with a breast lump.

Asthma Severity Remains Stable in Pregnant Women Continuing Their Medication

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

A study shows that asthma severity during pregnancy is similar to severity in the previous year if women continue to take their prescribed medication but is more severe if they discontinue it.

Maternal Mineral and Vitamin Supplementation in Pregnancy

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Although deficiency in micronutrients during pregnancy poses potential harm, information is also needed about the effects of supplementation and excess in some of the vitamins and minerals.

Excessive Weight Gain in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Women gaining excessive weight during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, may have greater risk for the development of gestational diabetes.

MRI and PET Scans for Primary Staging and Detection of Cervical Cancer Recurrence

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

The FIGO system relies primarily on clinical rather than surgical staging for cervical cancer and thus has lower accuracy, but MRI and PET scan can improve the prognostic process.

North American Menopause Society Issues Guidelines on Hormone Therapy

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

The updated position statement notes the that benefit-risk ratio for menopausal hormone therapy is good for women beginning hormone therapy close to menopause but decreases in older women.

Depression Common Among Low-Income, Urban, Postpartum Mothers

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

A study describing prevalence of depression in this understudied population also shows good accuracy for 3 depression screening tools.

Maternal Physical Characteristics, Lifestyle Habits Predict Early Fetal Growth

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

A study shows that first-trimester fetal growth restriction is associated with a higher risk for adverse birth outcomes and growth acceleration in early childhood.

Communication Strategies in Assessing Sexual Health: Uncovering an Underlying Condition

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Drs. Krychman and Bailey describe effective clinician-patient communication strategies for addressing and uncovering underlying conditions that cause FSD.

Higher Birth Weight Ups Risks of Vaginal Birth After C-Section

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

In light of this finding, the authors recommend that fetal weight be taken into consideration for all women attempting a trial of labor after cesarean delivery.

Exercise in Older Women May Improve BMD and Reduce Fall Risk

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Women 65 years or older assigned to an exercise program for 18 months had denser bones and reduced risk for falls, but not cardiovascular disease, vs control subjects.

Routine Use of Internal Tocodynamometry for Monitoring Contractions Not Recommended

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

In a randomized controlled trial, internal tocodynamometry during induced labor was no better than external monitoring in reducing the rate of cesarean deliveries and adverse neonatal outcomes.

Communication Strategies in Assessing Sexual Health: The Short Interview -- Uncovering the Need for a Long Interview

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Drs. Bachmann and Kellogg-Spadt describe effective clinician-patient communication strategies for assessing female sexual health.

The Essentials of Assessing the Sexual Concerns of Your Female Patients

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg discusses effective strategies for communicating with your patients about their sexual health.

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Not Reduce Preterm Birth

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

In a randomized controlled trial, supplementation did not prevent recurrent preterm birth in women receiving 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate.

Restricting Food and Fluid Intake During Labor May Not Be Helpful

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

A Cochrane systematic review shows no evidence for any risk or benefit of restricting food and fluid intake during labor for women at low risk for complications.

NSAIDs May Be More Effective Than Paracetamol for Menstrual Pain

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

A Cochrane systematic review shows that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are an effective treatment of dysmenorrhea, but there is a significant risk for adverse effects.

Ultraminilaparotomy May Be Effective for Uterine Fibroids

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

In a cohort study, ultraminilaparotomy and laparoscopically assisted ultraminilaparotomy were used successfully in place of laparotomy in the management of uterine fibroids.

Metformin May Have Higher Failure Rate Than Glyburide for Gestational Diabetes

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

In a randomized trial, the failure rate of metformin was 2.1 times higher than the failure rate of glyburide when used in the management of gestational diabetes.