A cervical score less than 1.5 between 26 and 29 weeks of gestation is a more accurate diagnostic screen for spontaneous preterm delivery before 35 weeks of gestation than a Bishop score of at least 5.
A history of a live spontaneous birth before 34 weeks of gestation is a strong predictor of subsequent spontaneous preterm birth.
Midpregnancy vaginal defensin levels are positively associated with the presence of bacterial vaginosis and risk of spontaneous preterm delivery in African Americans, but not in whites.
The empiric use of antibiotics ineffective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus did not adversely affect outcomes in this case series.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is the most common microorganism isolated from vulvar abscesses.
High-concentration supplemental perioperative oxygen does not reduce the incidence of postcesarean endometritis or wound infection.
In California between 1991 and 2004, the incidence of inpatient hysterectomy for benign gynecologic conditions and associated inpatient complications declined substantially.
A reduction in bleeding occurred during continuous use with monthly replacement of the transvaginal ring compared with baseline 21/7 use.
Self-screening for contraindications to oral contraceptives using a medical checklist is accurate, especially for younger women with a low prevalence of contraindications.
Topical gabapentin cream was well-tolerated and associated with significant pain relief and improved sexual function in women with vulvodynia.
There seems to be no relationship between body mass index and sexual behavior among the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth female participants.
Fetal cells in the maternal circulation are undetectable 30 days after induced abortion or spontaneous pregnancy loss.
Abnormal flow in the fetal ductus venosus at 11 +0 to 13 +6 weeks of gestation is associated with increased risk for chromosomal abnormalities, cardiac defects, and fetal death.
Clean catch and catheterized urine specimens correlate well in the evaluation of women with suspected preeclampsia.
Cognitive and behavioral prenatal intervention addressing psychosocial and behavioral risk can have sustained beneficial effects in the postpartum period.
Women aged 65 years and older have similar perioperative adverse events and length of stay, but lower subjective and objective cure rates after stress incontinence surgery than younger women.
After 3 months of pessary use, genital hiatus size decreased significantly.
Histologic confirmation of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion cytology is more likely when human papillomavirus-16 is detected, colposcopic impression is abnormal, or the cytology is confirmed on review.
Authors rate peer review more highly if their manuscripts are accepted and regard the manuscript review process more favorably than the content of editorial reviews.
Tibolone, when given for an average of 3 years to postmenopausal women, does not increase risk of endometrial hyperplasia but causes increases in endometrial thickness, hyperplastic polyps, and vaginal bleeding.
Guidelines for describing and interpreting intrapartum fetal heart rate tracings are provided
Immunocompromised women are not at greater risk of developing pelvic infections when using intrauterine devices.
Technical and programmatic aspects of hormonal contraceptive use and methods are discussed in order of efficacy from highest to lowest.
An intern learns to cope with birth, death, and difficult deliveries on Labor and Delivery
Aspiring medical professionals demonstrate altruistic commitments that appear to change after training
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