Preliminary evidence that cinnamon improves menstrual cyclicity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

May 10, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Preliminary evidence that cinnamon improves menstrual cyclicity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Objective To determine the effect of cinnamon on menstrual cyclicity and metabolic dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Study Design In a prospective, placebo controlled, double-blinded randomized trial,…

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Resident participation in laparoscopic hysterectomy: impact of trainee involvement on operative times and surgical outcomes

May 10, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Resident participation in laparoscopic hysterectomy: impact of trainee involvement on operative times and surgical outcomes

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of resident involvement on morbidity after total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign disease. Study Design We performed a retrospective review…

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A blinded, randomized controlled trial of high-dose vitamin D supplementation to reduce recurrence of bacterial vaginosis

May 10, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on A blinded, randomized controlled trial of high-dose vitamin D supplementation to reduce recurrence of bacterial vaginosis

Materials and Methods Study design and setting This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, single-site trial was conducted in a public STD clinic. Trial design and results are reported according to CONSORT guidelines….

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Development and testing of an iOS waiting room “app” for contraceptive counseling in a Title X family planning clinic

May 10, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Development and testing of an iOS waiting room “app” for contraceptive counseling in a Title X family planning clinic

Objective Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods, such as the intrauterine device and implant, are highly effective but used by less than 10% of US women. The objective of our study…

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Impact of single- vs double-layer closure on adverse outcomes and uterine scar defect: a systematic review and metaanalysis

May 10, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Impact of single- vs double-layer closure on adverse outcomes and uterine scar defect: a systematic review and metaanalysis

A systematic review and metaanalysis were performed through electronic database searches to estimate the effect of uterine closure at cesarean on the risk of adverse maternal outcome and on uterine…

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The FDA’s new advice on fish: it’s complicated

May 10, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on The FDA’s new advice on fish: it’s complicated

The Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency recently issued an updated draft of advice on fish consumption for pregnant and breastfeeding women, after survey data indicated that the…

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