Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Ask The Experts

• Is it Safe to Conceive While on Methotrexate? Is it safe to conceive while the man or woman is taking methotrexate? Dr. Stephen Paget answers this question and reviews which rheumatologic medications are contraindicated in pregnancy.
  Medscape Rheumatology, January 26, 2011
• What Do I Do With a Woman Who Is Pregnant and on Biologics? With the increasing use of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, more women of childbearing age are taking these agents. Should they stop during pregnancy, and if so, when?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, January 04, 2011
• Nevirapine to Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Review the guidelines for using an NNTRI in mothers in labor who may be HIV-positive.
  Medscape Pharmacists, December 17, 2010
• What Are the Signs of an Infected Body Piercing or Tattoo? Ink and body jewelry are becoming more popular. Learn how to distinguish normal healing from possible infection.
  Medscape Nurses, November 30, 2010
• Can High-Fructose Corn Syrup Exacerbate Liver Disease? Could sugar indulgence be slowly killing us?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, October 27, 2010
• How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying? I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
  Medscape Nurses, October 25, 2010
• Which HPV Vaccine Should I Administer to Patients? Now that there are 2 vaccines against HPV, the question is, which vaccine to use in the office? Common questions about the 2 vaccines are answered here.
  Medscape Nurses, September 07, 2010
• Can the Duration of Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Exceed 5 Years? Does extended-duration aromatase inhibitor therapy provide additional benefits in preventing breast cancer recurrence?
  Medscape Pharmacists, August 12, 2010
• Can You Breast-feed During Residency? As physicians, we know that breast-feeding is healthy for babies. But there is a challenge associated with being in medical training and attempting to nurse exclusively.
  Medscape Med Students, June 22, 2010
• Which Antiepileptic Drug Is Safest in Pregnancy? Dr. Andrew Wilner reviews the essential considerations for treatment of epilepsy in pregnancy.
  Medscape Neurology, April 19, 2010
• What Is the Difference Between Zometa® and Reclast®? Clinicians wonder why multiple zoledronic acid products are available.
  Medscape Pharmacists, January 28, 2010
• What Are the Current Recommendations for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV? In the current antiretroviral landscape, what do experts recommend for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV?
  Medscape Pharmacists, January 20, 2010
• Is Strontium Useful for Osteoporosis? A literature review examines the evidence for strontium use in osteoporosis.
  Medscape Pharmacists, January 15, 2010
• Can Anything Prevent Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis? A nurse expert discusses the options for treating and preventing recurrent BV.
  Medscape Nurses, January 14, 2010
• Which Antidepressant Is Right for a Given Patient? How does a clinician decide which antidepressant to prescribe?
  Medscape Pharmacists, December 28, 2009
• Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe? Our expert helps clinicians respond to women who request compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
  Medscape Nurses, November 02, 2009
• Which Antidepressants Treat Comorbid Anxiety and Depression? Certain antidepressants may be useful for patients with coexisting depression and anxiety.
  Medscape Pharmacists, October 27, 2009
• How Should I Counsel Clients About Condom Use When Both Partners Test Negative on HIV and STI Screening? Many people think that testing negative for HIV and sexually transmitted infections means that it is safe to have sex without condoms -- but is it?
  Medscape Nurses, October 19, 2009
• How Should I Manage the Pregnant HBeAg-Positive Woman? New 2009 guidelines address the management of the HBeAg-positive pregnancy.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, September 28, 2009
• Does Coenzyme Q10 Relieve Statin-Induced Myopathy? Does coenzyme Q10 alleviate muscle tenderness or spasm associated with statin therapy?
  Medscape Pharmacists, September 18, 2009