Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, a new term for a condition more renowned as atrophic vaginitis, is a hypoestrogenic condition with external genital, urological, and sexual implications that affects >50% of…
Background Determining the depth of villous invasiveness before delivery is pivotal in planning individual management of placenta accreta. We have evaluated the value of various ultrasound signs proposed in the…
Background Bacterial cells in the human body account for 1–3% of total body weight and are at least equal in number to human cells. Recent research has focused on understanding…
Jay D. Iams, MD Click Supplemental Materials under article title in Contents at ajog.org The Beginning, Medical School and Career Choices Medicine is in Jay’s DNA. He was born at…
Problem Cesarean hysterectomy for placenta percreta has the potential for significant hemorrhage. Commonly a classical hysterotomy is created and this can often result in a 500-800 mL blood loss before…
I wish to express concern about the article by Nicholson et al suggesting that from 2007 through 2013, the adoption of the 39-week rule caused a progressive reduction in the proportion…
We read with interest the recent article by Roberge et al on an interesting approach to a uterine closure that influences the healing of uterine scars. They demonstrated that the double-layer…
Case Notes A 38-year-old G5P4004 at 7 and 4/7 weeks gestational age by last menstrual period with a history of 2 cesarean deliveries presented with vaginal spotting. An ultrasound revealed…
The meta-analysis by Dr Saccone and colleagues concludes that surgical abortion “is an independent risk factor” for subsequent preterm birth. The authors found a weak association (odds ratios [OR], 1.44;…
