This is a selection of articles from the December 2007 archive. Click here for this month's OBGYN headlines.
Nigeria: Sacked Pregnant Teacher Gives Birth On Xmas Day
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Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Malawi: Unsafe Abortions - What is the Position In Country?
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Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Kenya: How Companies Motivate Staff Through Relaxed Work Schedules
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Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Uganda: Athlete Dorcus Inzikuru Gives Birth
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Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 31, 2007 Source Type: journals
Uganda: The Harrowing Tales of Young Mothers in Teso
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Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
A three-arm randomised controlled trial comparing Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist long regimen versus GnRH agonist short regimen versus GnRH antagonist regimen in women with a history of poor ovarian response undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment: Poor responders intervention trial (PRINT)
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Source: Reproductive Health - December 28, 2007 Authors: Sesh K Sunkara, Arri Coomarasamy, Yakoub Khalaf and Peter Braude Source Type: journals
Outcomes After Diagnosis of Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (73 K) Source Type: journals
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Risk Factors for Persistence and Recurrence in Adolescents.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (69 K) Source Type: journals
Significance of a Diagnosis of Microorganisms on Pap Smear.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.162 M) Source Type: journals
Benign Ductal Hyperplasia and Adenosis of Mammary-Like Glands of the Vulva.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (489 K) Source Type: journals
Clinical Question: Ask the Expert.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (73 K) Source Type: journals
The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology: Hagerstown, Maryland.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (345 K) Source Type: journals
Overcoming the Challenging Cervix: Techniques to Access the Uterine Cavity.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (150 K) Source Type: journals
Home Study Course: Winter 2008.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.271 M) Source Type: journals
Probiotics for the Treatment of Women With Bacterial Vaginosis.
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Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - December 27, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (69 K) Source Type: journals
Maternal Corticosteroid Use May Raise Risk of Orofacial Clefts
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Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - December 27, 2007 Tags: Ob/Gyn and Women ' s Health Source Type: journals
Goserelin versus leuprolide before hysterectomy for uterine fibroids.
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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - December 27, 2007 Authors: Lim SS, Sockalingam JK, Tan PC Tags: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Source Type: journals
A randomized comparative study of prophylactic oxytocin versus ergometrine in the third stage of labor.
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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - December 27, 2007 Authors: Orji E, Agwu F, Loto O, Olaleye O Tags: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Source Type: journals
Magnetic resonance imaging and surgical staging of endometrial cancer Comment on "Evaluation of the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging for staging endometrial cancer. A prospective study of 100 cases at the Dorset Cancer Centre" [Eur J Obstet Gynecol 2007. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2007.02.029].
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Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - December 27, 2007 Authors: Basaran M Tags: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Source Type: journals
Bilateral ovarian mucinous cystadenoma in an adolescent presenting as abdominal compartment syndrome.
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Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - December 26, 2007 Authors: Giuliani A, Basso L, Demoro M, Scimo' M, Galati F, Galati G Tags: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Source Type: journals
Short-term antibiotic treatment of pelvic actinomycosis.
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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - December 26, 2007 Authors: Trutnovsky G, Tamussino K, Reich O Tags: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Source Type: journals
Clinical evaluation of the fetus and neonate
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Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - December 23, 2007 Tags: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Source Type: journals
Infected midurethral tape presenting as an ischiorectal abscess
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Source: International Urogynecology Journal - December 23, 2007 Tags: International Urogynecology Journal Source Type: journals
Where should bulking agents for female urodynamic stress incontinence be injected?
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Source: International Urogynecology Journal - December 23, 2007 Tags: International Urogynecology Journal Source Type: journals
Selective embolization of the superior vesical artery for the treatment of a severe retroperitoneal pelvic haemorrhage following Endo-Stitch sacrospinous colpopexy
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Source: International Urogynecology Journal - December 22, 2007 Tags: International Urogynecology Journal Source Type: journals
Carrier Screening for Gaucher Disease: Lessons for Low-Penetrance, Treatable Diseases.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (625 K) Source Type: journals
Differences in Current Clinical Features of Diploid and Triploid Hydatidiform Mole.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (590 K) Source Type: journals
Outcomes at 2 Years of Age After Repeat Doses of Antenatal Corticosteroids.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (625 K) Source Type: journals
Answers for the Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey CME Program Exam.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: HTML PDF (49 K) Source Type: journals
Is High Consumption of Fatty Fish During Pregnancy a Risk Factor for Fetal Growth Retardation? A Study of 44,824 Danish Pregnant Women.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (625 K) Source Type: journals
Identifying the Performance Criteria for Appraisal of Colposcopists: Benchmarking Delphi.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (590 K) Source Type: journals
Correlations Between Unsatisfactory Colposcopy, Cytology, and Biopsy in Patients With Cervical Abnormalities.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (590 K) Source Type: journals
Use of Calcium or Calcium in Combination With Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Fractures and Bone Loss in People Aged 50 Years and Older: A Meta-analysis.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (590 K) Source Type: journals
A Red Blood Cell Agglutination d-Dimer Test to Exclude Deep Venous Thrombosis in Pregnancy.
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Source: Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey - December 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (625 K) Source Type: journals
Hyaluronan treatment of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
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Source: International Urogynecology Journal - December 21, 2007 Tags: International Urogynecology Journal Source Type: journals
Sex Ed Does Delay Teen Sex: CDC
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Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - December 21, 2007 Source Type: journals
Hormone Could Ease Painful Lymphedema
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Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - December 21, 2007 Source Type: journals
Fish oil shows early promise in endometriosis
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Source: MedWire News - Ob/Gyn - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
Evaluation of 280 000 cases in Dutch midwifery practices: a descriptive study
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Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - December 20, 2007 Tags: article Original Articles Source Type: journals
Urogynecology fellowship training program directory 2008
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Source: International Urogynecology Journal - December 20, 2007 Tags: International Urogynecology Journal Source Type: journals
Submucous myomas: diagnosis and therapy
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Source: Gynecological Surgery - December 20, 2007 Tags: Gynecological Surgery Source Type: journals
Fetal Surgeon Shows For First Time That Laser Procedure May Treat Vasa Previa
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Source: Pregnancy News From Medical News Today - December 20, 2007 Source Type: journals
Depression Might Influence Breast Cancer Risk
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Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - December 19, 2007 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: journals
Gender differences in healthcare to be the focus of a new Institute for Women’s Health Research
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Source: Future Medicine: Women's Health - December 19, 2007 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Capecitabine and docetaxel combination for the treatment of breast cancer
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Source: Future Medicine: Women's Health - December 19, 2007 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Sex differences in drug addiction: a review of animal and human studies
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Source: Future Medicine: Women's Health - December 19, 2007 Tags: article Source Type: journals
Circulating Tumor Cells an Early Indicator of Response to Breast Cancer Treatment
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Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - December 19, 2007 Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: journals
Clinical characteristics identified for fallopian tube cancer
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Source: MedWire News - Ob/Gyn - December 19, 2007 Source Type: journals
Brachial artery responses in menopausal women using tibolone.
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Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - December 19, 2007 Authors: Carranza-Lira S, Cuan-Martínez JR, Rosales-Ortíz S Tags: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Source Type: journals
Predictors of ovarian response: progress towards individualized treatment in ovulation induction and ovarian stimulation
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Source: Human Reproduction Update - December 19, 2007 Authors: Fauser, B.C.J.M., Diedrich, K., Devroey, P., on behalf of the Evian Annual Reproduction (EVAR) Workshop Group 2007 Tags: Reviews Source Type: journals
Dealing with uncertainties: ethics of prenatal diagnosis and preimplantation genetic diagnosis to prevent mitochondrial disorders
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Source: Human Reproduction Update - December 19, 2007 Authors: Bredenoord, A.L., Pennings, G., Smeets, H.J., de Wert, G. Tags: Reviews Source Type: journals
A prospective longitudinal population-based study of clinical miscarriage in an urban Swedish population.
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Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - December 18, 2007 Authors: Blohm F, Fridén B, Milsom I Tags: BJOG Source Type: journals
Obstetric outcomes subsequent to intrauterine death in the first pregnancy.
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Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - December 18, 2007 Authors: Black M, Shetty A, Bhattacharya S Tags: BJOG Source Type: journals
Joint Pain, Sicca Syndrome Increased With Aromatase Inhibitors
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Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - December 18, 2007 Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: journals
High-Dose Chemo With HSCT Outdated for Breast Cancer
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Source: Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines - December 18, 2007 Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: journals
Practice of antenatal clinical breast examination as a method of early detection of breast cancer by health care providers in a low resource setting
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Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - December 18, 2007 Tags: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Source Type: journals
Clinician reports of 'residual' ovarian cancer cast in doubt
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Source: MedWire News - Ob/Gyn - December 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Cytological evaluation and investigation of the vaginal flora of long-term users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS).
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Source: Contraception - December 18, 2007 Authors: Lessard T, Simões JA, Discacciati MG, Hidalgo M, Bahamondes L Tags: Contraception Source Type: journals
Effects on serum hormone levels of low-dose estrogen in place of placebo during the hormone-free interval of an oral contraceptive.
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Source: Contraception - December 18, 2007 Authors: Reape KZ, Diliberti CE, Hendy CH, Volpe EJ Tags: Contraception Source Type: journals
Self pregnancy testing in an urban family planning clinic: promising results for a new approach to contraceptive follow-up.
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Source: Contraception - December 18, 2007 Authors: Estes CM, Ramierez J, Tiezzi L, Westhoff C Tags: Contraception Source Type: journals
A qualitative study of barriers to postpartum sterilization and women's attitudes toward unfulfilled sterilization requests.
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Source: Contraception - December 18, 2007 Authors: Gilliam M, Davis SD, Berlin A, Zite NB Tags: Contraception Source Type: journals
Second-trimester pregnancy termination with 600-mug vs. 400-mug vaginal misoprostol and systematic curettage postexpulsion: a randomized trial.
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Source: Contraception - December 18, 2007 Authors: Carbonell JL, Torres MA, Reyes R, Ortega L, García-Gallego F, Sánchez C Tags: Contraception Source Type: journals
The effect of consolidation of abortion services on patient outcomes.
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Source: Contraception - December 18, 2007 Authors: Masch R, Cabrera I, Abder R, Baecher L, Cremer M, Gokhale A, Masterton D, Arslan AA Tags: Contraception Source Type: journals
Having Boys as Friends Can Boost Young Girls' Drinking Risk
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Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - December 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Even Tiny Breast Tumors May Need Aggressive Treatment
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Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - December 18, 2007 Source Type: journals
Assessment of the predictive value of serum progesterone levels on early pregnancy prognosis in spontaneous twin gestations: A prospective study.
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Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - December 18, 2007 Authors: Goktolga U, Gungor S, Ceyhan ST, Keskin U, Fidan U, Gezginc K, Baser I Tags: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Source Type: journals
Editors' highlights.
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Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - December 18, 2007 Authors: Drife J, Kuenzel W Tags: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Source Type: journals
Nigeria: NGO Proposes Law On Free Maternal Health
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Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Vaginal stimulation alone switches oviductal egg signaling to mating-associated pathway
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Source: MedWire News - Ob/Gyn - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Novel sodium channel variant implicated in SIDS
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Source: MedWire News - Ob/Gyn - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Stretch Marks
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Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - December 17, 2007 Source Type: journals
Painful hydronephrosis of pregnancy.