Background No new method of assisting vaginal birth has been introduced into clinical practice since the development of the vacuum extractor in the 1950s. The Odon Device is a new…
Background Induction of labor is one of the most common interventions in modern obstetrics, and its frequency is expected to continue to increase. There is inconsistency as to how failed…
Background Black-serving hospitals are associated with increased maternal risk. However, prior administrative data research on maternal disparities has generally included limited hospital factors. More detailed evaluation of hospital factors related…
Background Fetal growth restriction is associated with an increased risk for adverse neonatal outcomes. The Hadlock singleton growth reference is widely used to determine the estimated fetal weight percentile for…
Background Pregnancies with small-for-gestational-age fetuses are at increased risk of adverse maternal-fetal outcomes. Previous studies examining the relationship between maternal hemodynamics and fetal growth were mainly focused on high-risk pregnancies…
Background Intrauterine devices are effective and safe, long-acting reversible contraceptives, but the risk of uterine perforation occurs with an estimated incidence of 1 to 2 per 1000 insertions. The European…
Background Contraceptive method choice is often strongly influenced by the experiences and opinions of one’s social network. Although social media, including Twitter, increasingly influences reproductive-age individuals, discussion of contraception in…
Background There are 2 known pathways for tumorigenesis of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma—a human papillomavirus–dependent pathway characterized by p16 overexpression and a human papillomavirus–independent pathway linked to lichen sclerosus, characterized…
Background There are few adequately powered long-term trials comparing midurethral sling and Burch colposuspension. Recent concerns about synthetic mesh with new stringent clinical and research governance support the need for…
Background Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to experience several pregnancy complications including hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus, and preterm births than women without polycystic ovary syndrome. However,…
