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181 Treatments for invasive carcinoma of the cervix: what are their impacts on the pelvic floor functions? Full Text International Braz J Urol, March 22, 2013 Clinical Article
182 Retraction technique for urinary catheterization of women with female genital mutilation European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, March 22, 2013 Clinical Article
183 Factors affecting reflex pelvic floor muscle contraction patterns in women with pelvic floor disorders Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, March 22, 2013 Clinical Article
184 Where Are We 10 Years After the Womens Health Initiative? Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, March 21, 2013 Clinical Article
185 Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy Performed With and Without Excision of the Endocervix: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, March 21, 2013 Clinical Article
186 Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy: Evidence and Techniques Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, March 21, 2013 Clinical Article
187 Obstetric fistula in Southern Sudan: situational analysis and key informant method to estimate prevalence Full Text BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, March 21, 2013 Review Article
188 Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva Dermatitis, March 21, 2013 Clinical Article
189 Comparison between trans-obturator trans-vaginal mesh and traditional anterior colporrhaphy in the treatment of anterior vaginal wall prolapse: results of a French RCT International Urogynecology Journal, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
190 Cost comparison of the laparoscopic burch colposuspension, laparoscopic two-team sling procedure, and the transobturator tape procedure for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence Full Text Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
191 Anatomic and sexual outcomes after vaginoplasty using tissue-engineered biomaterial graft in patients with mayer-rokitansky-kuster-hauser syndrome: a new minimally invasive and effective surgery The Journal of Sexual Medicine, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
192 Laparoscopic davydov correction of a failed gracilis flap neovagina in a patient with mayer-rokitansky-kuster-hauser syndrome with a pelvic kidney Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, March 20, 2013
193 Morphological changes of bladder mucosa in patients who underwent instillation with combined sodium hyaluronic acid-chondroitin sulphate (ialuril) Urologia Internationalis, March 20, 2013 Clinical Article
194 A phase II dose-ranging study of mirabegron in patients with overactive bladder International Urogynecology Journal, March 18, 2013 Clinical Article
195 Surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a historical review with emphasis on the anterior compartment International Urogynecology Journal, March 18, 2013 Review Article
196 The international agreement study on the diagnosis of the septate uterus at office hysteroscopy in infertile patients Fertility and Sterility, March 15, 2013
197 Diagnosis and management of Mullerian adenosarcoma of the uterine cervix International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, March 15, 2013
198 The role of fascial slings in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women: a 2013 update Current Urology Reports, March 15, 2013 Review Article
199 Diagnosis and operative intervention for problematic ureteral calculi during pregnancy International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, March 14, 2013 Clinical Article
200 Changes in sexual functioning in women after neuromodulation for voiding dysfunction The Journal of Sexual Medicine, March 14, 2013 Clinical Article
Based on a review article published in BMC Infectious Diseases, it has been concluded that antiseptics have equal efficacy to antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. The literature search covered the time period 1966-2010. Benzydamine, chlorhexidine, and polyhexamethylene niguanide were as effective as metronidazole and clindamycin in the short-term treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
Read the article summaryBased on an observational study orchestrated by researchers at the M D Anderson Cancer Center, BRCA2 mutations have been associated with improved survival in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The 5-year OS in patients with BRCA2 mutations was 61% compared with 25% for patients with BRCA wild-type. The 3-year PFS in patients with BRCA2 mutations was 44% compared with 16% for patients with BRCA wild-type. Patients with BRCA2 mutations exhibited 100% chemosensitivity compared to 82% and 80% for patients with BRCA wild-type and BRCA1 mutations, respectively. Genomic analysis of the tumors from patients with BRCA2 mutations suggested a “mutator phenotype” compared to tumors from patients with BRCA1 mutations.
Read the article summaryIn a study involving 87,025 postmenopausal women, those in the highest quintile of dietary trans fat had an increased risk of ischemic stroke (HR=1.39). In 663,041 person-years of follow-up, 1049 incident cases of ischemic stroke were reported. The effect was attenuated in aspirin users (HR=0.95) compared to non-users (HR=1.66).
Read the article summary1 Total transvaginal mesh (TVM) technique for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a 5-year prospective follow-up study International Urogynecology Journal, April 9, 2013
2 Value of Urodynamics Before Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 23, 2013
3 Evaluation of Urodynamic Findings Before and After Mid-Urethral Tape Sling Operation for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, April 10, 2013
4 Risk Profiles and Outcomes of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Compared With Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 5, 2013
5 Seventeen years follow-up of the tension-free vaginal tape procedure for female stress urinary incontinence International Urogynecology Journal, April 9, 2013
6 Changes in sexual function and quality of life after single-incision mid-urethral sling for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, April 8, 2013
7 Pre-operative urodynamics in women with stress urinary incontinence increases physician confidence, but does not improve outcomes Neurourology and Urodynamics, April 18, 2013
8 Menopausal Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Annals of Internal Medicine, March 7, 2013 Free full text Clinical Guideline
9 Predicting the Timeline to the Final Menstrual Period: The Study of Womens Health Across the Nation Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, March 27, 2013
10 Pelvic floor muscle strength and urinary incontinence in hyperandrogenic women with polycystic ovary syndrome International Urogynecology Journal, April 15, 2013
11 Surgery for ureteral repair after gynaecological procedures: a single tertiary centre experience Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, April 16, 2013 Review Article
12 Midurethral slings for women with urodynamic mixed incontinence: what to expect? International Urogynecology Journal, March 12, 2013
13 Quality of information on the internet related to bladder pain syndrome: a systematic review of the evidence International Urogynecology Journal, April 22, 2013 Review Article
14 Transvaginal Sling Release With Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, April 26, 2013
15 Vulvar paget disease: a large single-centre experience on clinical presentation, surgical treatment, and long-term outcomes Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, April 4, 2013
16 Attitudes toward hysterectomy in women undergoing evaluation for uterovaginal prolapse Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, March 13, 2013
17 Levator myalgia: why bother? International Urogynecology Journal, April 15, 2013
18 Guidelines for the management of third and fourth degree perineal tears after vaginal birth from the Austrian Urogynecology Working Group International Urogynecology Journal, April 5, 2013
19 Comparison between trans-obturator trans-vaginal mesh and traditional anterior colporrhaphy in the treatment of anterior vaginal wall prolapse: results of a French RCT International Urogynecology Journal, March 20, 2013
20 The cube pessary: an underestimated treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse? Subjective 1-year outcomes International Urogynecology Journal, April 18, 2013
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