Background Rhesus D genotyping with cell-free fetal DNA currently is used throughout the world. Although this technique has spread rapidly, its optimal use is still a matter of debate. This…
Background Choice of delivery route after previous cesarean delivery can be difficult because both trial of labor after cesarean delivery and elective repeat cesarean delivery are associated with risks. The…
Background Transfer of cryopreserved-warmed embryos into an appropriately prepared uterus unaffected by controlled ovarian hyperstimulation is common in the practice of in vitro fertilization. There is limited information on the effect…
Background Misperceptions persist that intrauterine device placement is related to pelvic infections and Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing results are needed prior to placement. Objective We sought to evaluate the relationship…
Background Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for the development and progression of the pelvic organ prolapse. However, data regarding whether obesity is a risk factor for…
Background Clinical guidelines recommend that women with abnormal uterine bleeding with risk factors have an endometrial biopsy to exclude hyperplasia or cancer. Given the majority of endometrial cancer occurs in postmenopausal…
Background Uterine fibroids are a significant health problem. These common benign tumors occur in 70–80% of women before age 50 years and often cause bleeding and pain and can interfere considerably…
Background Spontaneous abortion is the most commonly observed adverse pregnancy outcome. The angiogenic factors soluble Fms-like kinase 1 and placental growth factor are critical for normal pregnancy and may be…
Background Previous emergency contraception studies have excluded women who report >1 episode of unprotected or underprotected intercourse. Thus, clinical recommendations are based on exposure to a single episode of underprotected…
Background Ectopic pregnancy, although rare, is an important cause of female morbidity and mortality and early, effective treatment is critical. Systemic methotrexate has become widely accepted as a safe and…
