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Correction to: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure Treats Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2/3 Among HIV− and HIV+ Women in Kenya
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Accuracy of Vaginal pH Testing Before and After Addition of Sterile Saline
Conclusions It may be reasonable to subtract 0.50 from final pH reading in patients of reproductive age and in those who have not used vaginal medications recently. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-Neoplastic Vulvovaginal Topics Source Type: research

The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Vaginal Wet Mount Microscopy Guidelines: How to Perform, Applications, and Interpretation
Conclusions Wet mount microscopy is a point-of-care, inexpensive, and fast technique that, with practice, can be mastered by office clinicians. It should be considered a basic skill in the curricula of gynecology and obstetrics residencies. Recommendations are provided on sampling, reading, and scoring. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-Neoplastic Vulvovaginal Topics Source Type: research

Knowledge of Vulvar Anatomy and Self-examination in a Sample of Italian Women
Conclusions Education about VSE may lead to earlier diagnosis of vulvar cancers and other pathologies. Further efforts are needed to disperse information about normal external female genital anatomy and VSE to achieve self-confidence among women. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-Neoplastic Vulvovaginal Topics Source Type: research

Quality of Life in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Patients Treated With Long-Term Topical Corticosteroids
Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the quality of life in vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) patients treated with long-term, individualized topical corticosteroids. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study comparing new pretreatment and long-term treated VLS patients attending a dermatogynecology practice in Sydney, Australia. Participants were invited to complete the Vulvar Quality of Life Index (VQLI). The VQLI scores were compared between the 2 groups. Results A total of 204 biopsy-proven VLS patients—68 new pretreatment and 136 treated patients on topical corticosteroids for 2 years or...
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-Neoplastic Vulvovaginal Topics Source Type: research

Characteristics Among Premenarchal Girls With Lichen Sclerosus
Conclusions Although further studies are needed to better characterize the relationship between LUTS, constipation, and LS, our findings suggest that premenarchal subjects presenting with LUTS should be assessed for LS. Likewise, patients presenting with LS should be assessed for LUTS and constipation. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-Neoplastic Vulvovaginal Topics Source Type: research

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Response With Checkpoint Inhibitors in Malignant Melanoma of the Vulva and Vagina
Conclusions Women with VVM constitute a high-risk group with poor overall prognosis. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are effective in the treatment of metastatic melanoma in this patient cohort. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-HPV Associated Neoplasia Source Type: research

Female Genital Tract Melanoma: 10 Years of Experience at a Single Tertiary Center
Conclusions Nonvulvar genital tract melanomas carry a significantly worse prognosis. Survival was not related to resection margins, supporting the use of more conservative surgical margins. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-HPV Associated Neoplasia Source Type: research

Near-Histologic Resolution Images of Cervical Dysplasia Obtained With Gabor Domain Optical Coherence Microscopy
Conclusions A GDOCM imaging system has the potential to obtain histologic resolution images of the cervix in the evaluation of squamous intraepithelial neoplasia. This pilot study allowed for optimizing the imaging system and paved the way for a future diagnostic accuracy study. The development of this technology could streamline the evaluation of patients at risk for cervical neoplasia. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diagnosis and Management HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research

Efficacy of a Coriolus versicolor–Based Vaginal Gel in Women With Human Papillomavirus–Dependent Cervical Lesions: The PALOMA Study
Conclusions Treatment with Papilocare has demonstrated a better clinical benefit than the conventional watchful waiting approach in clinical practice for total and high-risk HPV patients in terms of its efficacy to treat HPV-related cervical lesions and to clear all HPV strains after a single 6-month period. It has demonstrated an adequate safety and tolerability and confers additional benefits such as higher re-epithelization, stress reduction, and high treatment adherence. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diagnosis and Management HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research

Follow-up After Loop Electrosurgical Excision of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: The Use of Combined Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Testing
Conclusions Human papillomavirus and cytology combination test after LEEP allows women, irrespective of margin status, safely to continue with the general screening program after a short posttreatment follow-up period. Improved information is mandatory to reduce “opportunistic” screening after finishing posttreatment follow-up. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diagnosis and Management HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research

Clinical Challenges in Managing Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2: A Report From a Cross-sectional Survey
Conclusions Management of CIN 2 remains challenging for colposcopists, and a lack of consensus still exists in clinical practice. A better understanding of the natural history of CIN 2 and its clinical outcomes is still necessary to guide clinicians in its management. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diagnosis and Management HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research

Dynamic Spectral Imaging Colposcopy Versus Regular Colposcopy in Women Referred With High-Grade Cytology: A Nonrandomized Prospective Study
Conclusions We found that the DSI colposcope may help direct biopsy placement; however, the improvement is based on small differences in needed biopsies and the clinical significance of this may be small. Multiple biopsies were still superior. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diagnosis and Management HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research

Addressing Unmet Basic Needs to Improve Colposcopy Adherence Among Women With Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening
Conclusions Disadvantaged women who need colposcopy have unmet BNs and value navigator assistance for initial appointments. However, when appointment scheduling includes telephone reminders and inquiring about BNs, a navigator may not add value. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Diagnosis and Management HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences of Anal Cancer and Anal Cancer Screening Among a Clinical Sample of Hispanic Women
Conclusions Although experts do not recommend routine anal cancer screening for the general population, they do recommend it for women within certain high-risk groups. Study findings highlight the importance of increasing education and awareness of anal cancer among high-risk patients and physicians, to promote better preventive methods, achieve early detection, and improve disease outcomes. (Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease)
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - March 26, 2021 Category: OBGYN Tags: Screening HPV Associated Disease Source Type: research