Racial and ethnic differences in the adoption of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention in the United States

Aug 28, 2022 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Racial and ethnic differences in the adoption of opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention in the United States

Background Clinicians in the United States have rapidly adopted opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. However, little is known about racial and ethnic differences in opportunistic salpingectomy adoption. Surgical innovations…

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Risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse recurrence after sacrospinous hysteropexy or vaginal hysterectomy with uterosacral ligament suspension

Aug 28, 2022 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse recurrence after sacrospinous hysteropexy or vaginal hysterectomy with uterosacral ligament suspension

Background Given that the number of surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse is expected to increase worldwide, knowledge on risk factors for prolapse recurrence is of importance for developing preventive strategies…

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Endometriosis promotes atherosclerosis in a murine model

Aug 28, 2022 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Endometriosis promotes atherosclerosis in a murine model

Background Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an association between endometriosis and the subsequent development of cardiovascular disease. The direct effect of endometriosis on the progression of atherosclerotic, if any, has not…

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More than treatment refusal: a National Cancer Database analysis of adjuvant treatment refusal and racial survival disparities among women with endometrial cancer

Aug 28, 2022 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on More than treatment refusal: a National Cancer Database analysis of adjuvant treatment refusal and racial survival disparities among women with endometrial cancer

Background Disparities in adjuvant treatment between Black and White women with endometrial cancer exist and contribute to worse outcomes among Black women. However, factors leading to disparate treatment receipt are…

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Women’s and men’s intake of omega-3 fatty acids and their food sources and assisted reproductive technology outcomes

Aug 28, 2022 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Women’s and men’s intake of omega-3 fatty acids and their food sources and assisted reproductive technology outcomes

Background Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and their food sources have garnered interest as a potential nutrient with wide-range health benefits, including fertility. Objective This study aimed to investigate the association…

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Timing of birth and adverse pregnancy outcomes in cases of prenatally diagnosed vasa previa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Aug 28, 2022 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Timing of birth and adverse pregnancy outcomes in cases of prenatally diagnosed vasa previa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective The ideal time for birth in pregnancies diagnosed with vasa previa remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review aiming to identify the gestational age at delivery that best balances…

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