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The Safety of Psychotropic Drug Use During Pregnancy: A Review
Although most recent studies document the relative safety of these medications during pregnancy, a high level of anxiety regarding their use remains among patients and healthcare providers alike.
Journal Article, October 2005
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Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome by Early Aspiration of Small Follicles in Hyper-responsive Patients With Polycystic Ovaries During Assisted Reproductive Treatment Cycles
Early aspiration of small follicles during ART cycles prevented severe OHSS in hyper-responsive women with polycystic ovaries and was associated with improved pregnancy rate.
Journal Article, August 2005
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Diagnosis of Labor: a Prospective Study
Accurate diagnosis of the onset of labor remains a problem in obstetrics. Criteria commonly used to diagnose labor have never been scientifically evaluated.
Journal Article, August 2005
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Addressing the Need for a Simpler Algorithm for the Management of Women With Urinary Incontinence
The UI algorithm presented provides primary care physicians with limited UI experience with a tool that can be used for simplified assessment and evidence-based treatment of UI.
Journal Article, August 2005
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 Pathways and the Risk of Cancers Other Than Breast or Ovarian
The data suggest applying an increased level of clinical alertness to those with defects in BRCA-related pathways.
Journal Article, June 2005
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How Do Clinicians Manage Vaginal Complaints? An Internet Survey
The findings suggest that the traditional approach to the evaluation of vaginal symptoms may have limited relevance for clinicians.
Journal Article, June 2005
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Recurrent Preterm Abruption - Case Report
A 30-year-old woman -- gravida 3, para 2, living 2 -- presented at 32 weeks' gestation with a history of dull aching pain in the abdomen radiating to her back.
Journal Article, May 2005
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Cervical Endometriosis, a Case Presenting With Intractable Spotting
Cervical endometriosis can mimic neoplastic disease of the cervix uteri. It may also be confused with dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Journal Article, April 2005
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Laparoscopic Ovarian Transposition to Preserve Ovarian Function Before Pelvic Radiation and Chemotherapy in a Young Patient With Rectal Cancer
Consider laparoscopic ovarian transposition laparoscopically for abdominal and pelvic malignancies, when feasible, before the onset of radiation treatments to preserve ovarian function.
Journal Article, March 2005
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Preservation of Fertility in the Cancer Patient
Several options are available to a young woman who is at high risk for damage to her ovaries by cancer treatment; the case report by Farber and colleagues highlights one option.
Journal Article, March 2005
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Must We Fear Adolescent Sexuality?
How is it possible that an essentially universal biological phenomenon produces such disparate results in 2 countries that are similar in terms of wealth, education, and reproductive technologies?
Journal Article, December 2004
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Vitamin K Acupuncture Point Injection for Severe Primary Dysmenorrhea: An International Pilot Study
This therapy may be especially useful for women who suffer adverse effects when taking OCs or NSAIDs or who prefer not to take medications.
Journal Article, December 2004
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Imaging Techniques for the Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancers
This review describes the various imaging techniques that have been used for the diagnosis and follow-up management of patients with ovarian malignancies.
Article, December 2004
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Effects of an Herbal Medication Containing Bee Products on Menopausal Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk Markers: Results of a Pilot Open-uncontrolled Trial
An herbal medication containing phytoestrogens and bee products may be effective in the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
Journal Article, December 2004
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Increasing Orgasm and Decreasing Dyspareunia by a Manual Physical Therapy Technique
The results of the present study suggest orgasm dysfunction and dyspareunia may be treatable by a distinctive site-specific protocol of manual soft-tissue therapy.
Journal Article, December 2004
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Capsaicin and the Treatment of Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome: A Valuable Alternative?
The therapeutic role of capsaicin, if any, must be confined to a last-choice medical approach, in extreme cases where only surgery is the remaining option.
Journal Article, December 2004
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Are Vaginal Symptoms Ever Normal? A Review of the Literature
The authors undertook to determine whether the symptoms associated with vaginitis (discharge, odor, irritation) occur in normal women.
Journal Article, November 2004
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Prevalence of Candida albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis in Pregnant Women in Havana City by an Immunologic Latex Agglutination Test
A new latex agglutination test is used to determine the prevalence of Candida albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis in immunocompetent pregnant women, with or without symptoms of vaginitis.
Journal Article, October 2004
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The Effect of Sildenafil Citrate on Uterine and Clitoral Arterial Blood Flow in Postmenopausal Women
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of sildenafil on the uterine circulation and clitoral artery blood flow in postmenopausal women using color Doppler sonography.
Journal Article, October 2004
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Eclampsia: Still a Problem in Bangladesh
This report decribes the outcome of eclampsia management in a large urban hospital in terms of maternal mortality and considers additional factors that are responsible for death.
Journal Article, October 2004
