Painful sex (dyspareunia): a difficult symptom in gynecological practice
Dyspareunia is defined as recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse. It is a symptom that can have a significant impact on women's health, relationships and quality of life. There are multiple different causes for it, including both organic and psychosexual components. Despite the high prevalence of sexual pain, estimated to between 3 and 18% worldwide, few guidelines exist for its evaluation and management. Adequate assessment requires a comprehensive sexual history, a systematic and thorough examination of the lower genital tract to rule out anatomical causes and an exploration of potential ...
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - July 8, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Vrinda Arora, Sambit Mukhopadhyay, Edward Morris Tags: Review Source Type: research

Urinary tract infection in gynaecology and obstetrics
This review article explores the occurrence of urinary tract infection in women – in pregnancy, in gynaecology, after menopause as well as those that are acquired in hospitals. It discusses the pathophysiology of these infections and the evidence that is currently present for different management modalities. It also discusses in-depth, the various causes and treatment modalit ies for recurrent urinary tract infections including the burden that it can bear on women and society. (Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine)
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - July 7, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Priyanka H. Krishnaswamy, Maya Basu Tags: Review Source Type: research

Overview of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle version 2
Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle version 2 is a care bundle developed by NHS England. It aims to reduce stillbirths and neonatal deaths by improving the health of pregnant women and identifying areas of care where there is evidence or best practice aimed at reducing perinatal mortality. The care bundle consists of 5 elements, element 1: smoking cessation, element 2: fetal growth restriction, element 3: reduced fetal movements, element 4: fetal monitoring and element 5: prevention of preterm birth. (Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine)
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - July 6, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Victoria H. Morton, R. Katie Morris Tags: Ethics/education Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - June 30, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Self assessment questions
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Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - June 23, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Norman Shreeve Tags: Self-assessment Source Type: research