Obstetrics & gynaecology

ACOG issues guidelines for routine HIV testing for women

(HealthDay)—Females aged 13 to 64 years should undergo HIV testing at least once in their lifetime, with annual testing thereafter recommended based on risk factors, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Initial reproductive health visit suggested at age 13 to 15 years

(HealthDay)—An initial visit for screening and provision of reproductive preventive health care services is recommended between the ages of 13 to 15 years, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue of ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Abuse not tied to pain severity in chronic pelvic pain

(HealthDay)—A history of adolescent or adult abuse is not associated with pain severity, but is linked to pain-related disability and depression in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), according to a study published in ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Attention to postpartum contraception needed

(HealthDay)—Women in the postpartum period should receive counseling and access to contraceptive methods to promote optimal birth spacing, according to research published in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Hormones, vaginal flora impact cervicovaginal lavage

(HealthDay)—Hormonal contraception use and vaginal flora all impact the properties of cervicovaginal lavage, according to a study published online March 24 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Urinary incontinence ups risk of depression in older women

(HealthDay)—Older women with urinary incontinence may be at increased risk for depression and work disability, according to research published in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Adjunct social media improves contraceptive knowledge

(HealthDay)—Use of social media in addition to standard contraceptive education is associated with improved patient contraceptive knowledge, according to research published in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

page 24 from 40