Contemporary OB/GYN Newsletter

EXPLORE THE JANUARY ISSUE

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Is it still reasonable to offer MIS hysterectomy? Yes.

Two ob/gyns debate the case for and against offering the procedure. In this article, Dr. Naumann argues for MIS hysterectomy.

Is it still reasonable to offer MIS hysterectomy? No.

In the con side of the argument, Dr. Fader explains why concerns regarding the safety of the procedure should dissuade ob/gyns from considering it.

Premature menopause and cardiovascular disease

Women who reach menopause before age 40 may be at increased risk for subsequent cardiovascular disease, according to research from JAMA.

Induction of labor and risk of stillbirth

A study published in BMJ suggests that induction of labor at no later than 41 weeks could be one of the few interventions that reduce stillbirths.