The efficacy of long-term maintenance therapy with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for prevention of ovarian endometrioma recurrence
Conclusion Long-term maintenance therapy with LNG-IUS after conservative surgery might be a treatment option to consider to prevent ovarian endometrioma recurrence among premenopausal women. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Results of collagen sling placement following the partial removal of a synthetic midurethral sling
Conclusion The concomitant placement of a collagen sling following partial removal of a primary polypropylene sling shows reasonable results for specific complications. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

An examination of femicides in Peru between 2009 and 2014
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Beatriz P. Ayala Quintanilla, Angela Taft, Susan McDonald, Wendy Pollock (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Retrospective case series examining the clinical significance of subjective fetal cardiac ventricular disproportion
Conclusion Subjective ventricular disproportion, regardless of objective diagnosis, was associated with cardiac defects. The use of fetal and neonatal echocardiography following diagnosis of fetal ventricular disproportion appears justified. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Association of HIV and highly active antiretroviral therapy with clinical and biochemical indices among women with pre-eclampsia
Conclusion Clinical features, laboratory indices, and complications among women with pre-eclampsia and HIV infection taking HAART were similar to those among women with pre-eclampsia without HIV infection. Current guidelines remain appropriate; however, frequent hepatic function tests should be conducted. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 4, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The impact of joint partner decision making on obstetric choices and obstetric outcomes among Malawian women
Conclusion In rural Malawi, partner involvement in obstetric decision making was found to result in improved obstetric choices. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Pregnancy after fertility-sparing surgery for borderline ovarian tumors
Conclusion Fertility-sparing surgery in young patients with BOTs is associated with a good pregnancy rate. However, the tumor stage and coexisting infertility factors are important considerations in selecting the optimal surgical approach. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - June 3, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The association between serum β-hCG on day 24 of pregnancy and ongoing pregnancy in frozen embryo transfer cycles
Conclusion A maternal serum β-hCG level higher than 26.6mIU/mL was predictive of ongoing pregnancy at 12weeks. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 30, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Neurologist knowledge about interactions between antiepileptic drugs and contraceptive methods
Conclusion Although most neurologists interviewed had knowledge of interactions between AEDs and hormonal contraceptives, they did not know which specific AEDs interacted with these agents. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 30, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Causes and avoidable factors in maternal death due to cesarean-related hemorrhage in South Africa
Conclusion Deaths due to bleeding during and after cesarean have multifactorial causation. Maternal healthcare systems must be strengthened, with attention to the knowledge and skills of health workers. This requires increased clinical vigilance, a rapid effective response to obstetric hemorrhage and shock, and overall health system strengthening. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 27, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Asymptomatic elevated total serum bile acids representing an unusual form of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Dan Feng, Wei He (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Sexual dysfunction risk and quality of life among women with a history of sexual abuse
Conclusion Increased risk of sexual dysfunction among women with a history of sexual abuse suggests potential problems in the sex lives of individuals in this population. Healthcare professionals should be alert to this diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Food insecurity associated with intimate partner violence among women in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2016 Source:International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics Author(s): Sarah Fong, Jhumka Gupta, Denise Kpebo, Kathryn Falb (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Randomized controlled trial comparing carbetocin, misoprostol, and oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage following an elective cesarean delivery
Conclusion Additional uterotonics were needed less frequently by patients treated with carbetocin. Carbetocin was comparable with oxytocin and superior to misoprostol in the prevention of uterine atony following an elective cesarean delivery. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02053922 (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

A retrospective study of HIV, antiretroviral therapy, and pregnancy-associated hypertension among women in Lusaka, Zambia
Conclusion In a large African urban cohort, women with untreated HIV infection had the lowest odds of PAH. Treatment with ART could increase PAH risk beyond that of women without HIV infection and those with untreated infection. (Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research