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To Sling or Not to Sling at the Time of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair?

Knowing the best way to counsel patients regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives of performing an incontinence procedure at the time of reconstructive pelvic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be challenging.

Gabapentin for Pain Reduction During First-Trimester Uterine Aspiration

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 600 mg of oral gabapentin administered one to two hours pre-procedure did not reduce pain during or after first-trimester surgical abortion.

Menopausal Hormonal Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk: Are Old Data Relevant to Today’s Practice?

An individual-participant meta-analysis of prospective studies found menopausal hormone therapy associated with an elevation in the risk of breast cancer, with the highest risks associated with daily combined therapy.

Maternal Sleep Position and Pregnancy Outcomes

Questions regarding sleep position safety are often posed for any OB/GYN or midwife practicing obstetrics.

Recommendations for the Use of Testosterone Therapy in Women: A Global Consensus Statement

Exogenous testosterone is currently indicated only for women with documented hypoactive sexual desire disorder/dysfunction.

Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone in Women

A task force of representatives from leading international societies issued guidance for appropriate prescribing of testosterone in women.

Intrauterine Device Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk

In this systematic review, the odds ratio of ever-use of an intrauterine device and incident ovarian cancer was 0.68 (95% CI 0.62-0.75).

Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Nighttime Urinary Symptoms

Sedentary behavior is associated with more severe symptoms of nocturia and nocturnal enuresis in women with urinary incontinence.

Molecular Analysis of Endometrial Cancer Corresponds With Outcomes in Young Women

SYNOPSIS: In this retrospective cohort study, researchers studied the prognosis and outcomes for young women with endometrial cancer and compared them according to tumor molecular classification.

Association Between Self-Reported Prenatal Cannabis Use and Maternal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Outcomes

Cannabis use during pregnancy has become commonplace in states and countries (Canada) where it has been legalized for medical and/or recreational use. The authors of this study attempted to determine whether associations exist between self-reported prenatal cannabis use and maternal and perinatal outcomes.