Obgyn Key

Objective We sought to evaluate whether 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHP) reduces preterm birth (PTB) in nulliparous women with a midtrimester cervical length (CL) <30 mm. Study Design In this multicenter…

Objective The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of uterine arteries embolization (UAE) for the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancies (CSP). Study Design Forty-six women with CSP…

Objective To investigate the efficacy, safety, removal characteristics, and x-ray visibility of Nexplanon, a radiopaque etonogestrel contraceptive implant combined with a next-generation applicator. Study Design A 3-year, nocomparative, multicenter study…

Preterm birth and stillbirth are among the greatest health burdens associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Fifteen million babies are born preterm each year, causing about 1 million deaths annually and…

Objective We sought to determine prevalence and likelihood of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Study Design We performed a cross-sectional analysis using Thomson…

Objective Anticipated pain with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion may be a barrier to widespread use. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of intracervical 2% lidocaine gel for pain relief…

Objective We examined the use, safety, and economic impact of same-day discharge for women undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy. Study Design We identified women in the Perspective database who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy…

Objective We sought to assess performance of noninvasive prenatal testing for fetal trisomy in a routinely screened first-trimester pregnancy population. Study Design This was a cohort study of 2049 pregnant…

Age increases vulnerability, commonly accompanied by greater reliance on others and susceptibility to maltreatment. Physiologic processes become less resilient; the potential for harm from medical care increases. Awareness of frailty,…