Abstract Purpose The aim of this guideline is to standardize the diagnosis and therapy recurrent miscarriage (RM) using evidence from recent literature. This done by consistent definitions, objective evaluations standardized treatment protocols. Methods When was compiled, special consideration given previous recommendations in prior versions European Society Human Reproduction Embryology, Royal...

Given the increasing availability and complexity of genetic testing, it is imperative that the practicing obstetrician-gynecologist or other health care provider has a firm comprehension of the benefits, limitations, and risks of offering a specific genetic test, as well as the importance of appropriate pretest and posttest counseling. The purpose of this Committee Opinion is to provide an outl...

The effect of medical errors and unsafe systems of care has had a profound effect on the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. From 1975 to 2000, medical malpractice costs for obstetrician–gynecologists have risen nearly four-fold higher than that of other medical costs. In addition, it has been estimated that defensive medicine may cost society $80 billion per year. Most importantly, many obs...

Background: Safe realistic training and unbiased quantitative assessment of technical skills are required for laparoscopy. Virtual reality (VR) simulators may be useful tools for training and assessing basic and advanced surgical skills and procedures. This study aimed to investigate the construct validity of the LapSimGyn VR simulator, and to determine the learning curves of gynecologists with...

The article substantiates the relevance of reviewed work for fundamental sciences, practitioners (obstetricians, gynecologists, general surgeons, plastic colonoproctologists, venereologists, pathologists, forensic physicians, cosmetologists, urologists, sex therapists), clinical residents and a wide student audience. epochal nature publication Volgograd medical scientists is emphasized (without...

One hundred currently practicing physicians were surveyed regarding screening and management of domestic violence to determine whether mandatory continuing medical education (CME) is likely to increase awareness of and response to domestic violence. The authors surveyed 25 family physicians and 25 obstetrician/gynecologists in each of two states, Florida and New Jersey. In addition, they polled...

OBJECTIVE The purpose is to assess current medical practice in the diagnosis of endometriosis by Brazilian gynecologists. METHODS A Cross-sectional study using questionnaires was sent to all gynecologists of the São Paulo State Ob/Gyn Association. RESULTS A total of 1,660 (31.8%) replies was received. Multiple logistic regression showed that physicians who stated that endometriosis can affe...

Women with dense breasts have a modestly increased risk of breast cancer and experience reduced sensitivity of mammography to detect breast cancer. However, evidence is lacking to advocate for additional testing until there are clinically validated data that indicate improved screening outcomes. Currently, screening mammography remains the most useful tool for breast cancer detection and has co...

OBJECTIVE In Finland vaginal estriol drugs became available without prescription in 1992, resulting in widespread advertising of these drugs to lay women and in an increase in sales. The purpose of this study was to find out what Finnish physicians think about the fact that vaginal estriol does not require a prescription, and if they have found any problems resulting from this. METHODS A ques...

OBJECTIVES To assess the adhesion of French obstetricians and gynecologists to the French clinical practice guidelines for pregnancy loss, issued by the French College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, one year after publication. METHODS An online vignette-based study was emailed to a sample of French obstetricians and gynecologists to compare their management of women with missed early mis...