Obstetrics & gynaecology

14.6 percent of U.S. women had received hysterectomy in 2021

In 2021, 14.6 percent of women aged 18 years and older had received a hysterectomy, with the percentage increasing with age, according to a February data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence

Following native tissue transvaginal prolapse repair, perioperative vaginal estrogen does not reduce prolapse recurrence, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

In a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less invasive option may relieve symptoms without as high a price.

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