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Delivering bad news in obstetric practice
From setting up and starting the conversation to strategizing a medical plan of action, SPIKES offers a structured approach to delivering bad news...
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Tactics for reducing the rate of surgical site infection following cesarean delivery
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Gynecologists are uniquely positioned to diagnose this common skin problem
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The new normal in blood pressure diagnosis and management: Lower is better
The revised definition of normal blood pressure (systolic blood pressure <120 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure <80 mm Hg) will result in...
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30 years in service to you, our community of women’s health clinicians
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Reduce maternal morbidity by the expeditious and decisive treatment of severe hypertension in pregnancy
In women with preeclampsia, clinical findings that are associated with increased maternal morbidity include: severe hypertension, dyspnea or chest...
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Stop using codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, tramadol, and aspirin in women who are breastfeeding
Use acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen for pain management in women who are breastfeeding. If narcotic treatment is necessary consider using the...
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Are combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives associated with an increased risk of cancer?
Combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive (COC) use is associated with a decreased risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer, and the risk...
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For the management of labor, patience is a virtue
Start using the ACOG/SMFM labor management guidelines in your practice...
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Effective treatment of recurrent bacterial vaginosis
The 3 treatment options presented herein may help to suppress the rate of bacterial vaginosis recurrence and improve patients' symptoms as well as...
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Start offering antenatal corticosteroids to women delivering between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation to improve newborn outcomes
Consider the 3 options for offering antenatal corticosteroids in this article.
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Treating polycystic ovary syndrome: Start using dual medical therapy
Many clinicians treat polycystic ovary syndrome with oral estrogen−progestin (OEP) monotherapy. Dual therapy with OEP plus metformin or OEP plus...
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Why are there delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis?
As leaders in women’s health care, we can do much more to improve the timely diagnosis of endometriosis in women with pelvic pain Endometriosis is...
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Women’s Preventive Services Initiative Guidelines provide consensus for practicing ObGyns
In a remarkable demonstration of collaboration and unity, 21 independent major health organizations have reached agreement on 9 high-priority...