Obstetrics & gynaecology

Limited value for pap tests in endometrial cancer recurrence

(HealthDay)—For women who have undergone a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer, abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) test results do not aid in diagnosing recurrent disease, according to a study published in the January issue of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

NAMS issues new guidance on vulvovaginal atrophy

Symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), such as lack of lubrication, irritated tissues, painful urination, and pain with intercourse, affect as many as 45% of women after menopause. That's according to The North American ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

No overall survival benefit tied to bilateral oophorectomy

(HealthDay)—At no age is there an overall survival benefit associated with bilateral oophorectomy compared with ovarian conservation at the time of hysterectomy for benign disease, according to a study published online ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

About 10 percent present to ER after hysterectomy for benign disease

(HealthDay)—Overall, 9.1 percent of women who undergo hysterectomy for benign disease present to the emergency department and are not readmitted to the hospital, according to research published in the August issue of Obstetrics ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

ACOG: Abdominoplasty plus hysterectomy deemed safe

(HealthDay) -- Data from a case series of 65 patients indicate that combining abdominoplasty and hysterectomy is safe and effective, according to a study presented at the annual clinical meeting of the American College of ...

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