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New U.S. Zika Figures Prompt Healthcare Providers to Play a Key Role in Prevention Efforts
Although it has been more than a year since the CDC released the first travel alert related to Zika virus in the Americas, experts warn now is not the time to be complacent.
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Abortion for Fetal Anomalies: Trends in Gestational Age
In this retrospective cohort study, the median gestational age at the time of abortion for fetal aneuploidy decreased from 19 weeks in 2004 to 14 weeks in 2014. However, the gestational age at the time of abortion for fetal structural abnormalities remained at ≥ 20 weeks over the study period.
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Preparation for the Next Pregnancy
This special feature addresses ways a woman can optimize outcomes in her next pregnancy by following specific preparatory activities during her interpregnancy interval.
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Contraception: More Effective Than Ever?
A new analysis from the National Survey of Family Growth demonstrates a decrease from 12% in 2002 to 10% in 2006-2010 in the overall rate of failure among women using reversible methods of contraception.
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Nocturnal Enuresis: Are Your Patients Affected?
Nocturnal enuresis was prevalent in women seen in a urogynecology setting and can be associated with nocturia, overactive bladder symptoms, and stress incontinence.
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Screening, Anticipatory Guidance Needed to Address Teen Sexual Assault
Teens are more likely to delay medical care and less likely to press charges.
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Minimally Invasive Uterine Fibroid Treatment Underutilized
Use rates particularly low in small and rural hospitals, according to a recent report.
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More Research Needed on Benefits, Harms of Screening Pelvic Exams
According to one expert: “At this time, there simply is not enough evidence to determine the benefits and harms of using pelvic exams to screen for conditions other than cervical cancer, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.”
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Check Birth Control Start After Ulipristal Acetate
Results of recent study lead manufacturer of important drug to update its recommendations.
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New Estimates Show Drop in Annual HIV Infections
Still, much work remains as agencies push for wider access to key resources.