Reproductive Endocrinology Disorders Perspective

• Medical Abortion in Very Early Pregnancy In conventional practice, medical abortion isn't attempted until the sac can be visualized on ultrasound. But is this necessary for effective pregnancy termination?
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 2018
• Assisted Reproductive Technology: The European Experience Recent data from Europe can be helpful when counseling patients about assisted reproduction options.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 2018
• Defending the Cornerstones of Endocrinology The government's recent 'ban' on seven science words prompted endocrinologist Richard Plotzker to reflect on their significance in medicine and especially in the field of endocrinology.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, January 2018
• Let's Talk About Sex: Tips for How to Take a Sexual History Obtaining a quality sexual history from patients is always important. Here are some best practices for young docs (and those in training) to learn, and for seasoned docs to remember.
  Medscape Med Students, January 2018
• Researchers Debate 'Male Athlete Triad' Syndrome Why is there a lack of studies examining eating behavior, bone density, and hormonal changes in male athletes? Experts weight in on the male athlete triad.
  Medscape Orthopedics, November 2017
• NAMS 2017 Annual Meeting Overview   Drug holidays should not be taken when using denosumab; molecular breast imaging may outperform mammography; and other topics, as reviewed during the NAMS annual meeting.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 2017
• The Role of Metformin in PCOS-Related Infertility Peter Kovacs comments on a new guideline from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on the use of metformin for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 2017
• Transgender Patient Sues After Gyn Surgery Goes Awry Given consent to remove one ovary, surgeon excises both; state gives bad doctors a pass, says study; fewer med-mal payouts: better laws or stingier insurers?; mother who lost all her limbs wins appeal
  Medscape Business of Medicine, September 2017
• The Safest Methods for Inducing Abortion Dr Kovacs summarizes an opinion paper that describes the safest methods for abortion induction.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, August 2017
• Great Minds: When Sue Met Si   Two luminaries meet for the first time and discover many career connections.
  Endocrine Society, July 2017
• The Benefits of Individualizing Ovarian Stimulation for IVF Dr Kovacs reviews a study comparing individualized dosing using a new recombinant FSH with conventional ovarian stimulation for IVF.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 2017
• PCOS Is a Lifelong Disorder: 'Be Vigilant'   Dr Ricardo Azziz provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of PCOS. The key, he says, is to remember that this disorder is chronic.
  Endocrine Society, May 2017
• ENDO 2017: The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ENDO 2017.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2017
• How Pain Relievers May Affect Time to Pregnancy Dr Kovacs reviews a study that looked at whether women who regularly use aspirin or NSAID take longer to conceive than women who don’t use pain relievers.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 2017
• Why Lifestyle Advice Should Be Part of Fertility Counseling Dr Kovacs reviews the latest committee opinion from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine on how to counsel patients who are trying to conceive.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, January 2017
• Be Aware of Seven Questionable Clinics Integrative medicine, bogus cancer treatment, chelation, low T, and more -- what do you need to know about the proliferation of these clinics in medicine?
  Medscape Public Health, January 2017
• How to Apply New Guidelines for Evaluating Adnexal Masses   Dr Kaunitz reviews new ACOG guidelines on ultrasound, serum marker testing, and surgical intervention for evaluation of adnexal masses.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 2016
• A Woman With Breast Discharge: Osmosis Question of the Week A 37-year-old woman presents to a gynecology practice because she missed her last two periods and noticed milky discharge from her breasts. What symptoms should she watch for?
  Osmosis, November 2016
• FAQ: IUDs & Other Forms of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Ob/gyn Anna Altshuler explains everything you need to know about a form of contraception more patients may start asking about.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 2016
• Is There a Better Way to Diagnose Endometriosis? Dr Peter Kovacs reviews the research on using CA125 to aid the diagnosis of endometriosis.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 2016