Contemporary OB/GYN Newsletter

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Are vaginal estradiol tablets better for VVS than OTC moisturizer or placebo?

Results of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) suggest that over-the-counter moisturizer may be just as effective as vaginal estrogen tablets for treatment of vulvovaginal symptoms (VVS) in postmenopausal women. Plus: Does a Mediterranean diet help protect bones in postmenopausal women? Also: Metformin, an oral diabetes medication, seems to reduce the likelihood of late miscarriage and premature birth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to results of a multicenter study.

Lower-dose estradiol vaginal cream effectively relieves postmenopausal dyspareunia

A lower-dose estradiol vaginal cream than is currently available in the United States was an effective and well-tolerated treatment for dyspareunia in postmenopausal women, according to a recent phase 3, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CA - Visalia OB/GYN Medical Associates

NY - TeamHealth

National - OB Hospitalist Group

SC - McLeod Health

Are secondary postpartum hemorrhages preventable?

The greatest risk for secondary postpartum hemorrhage is the occurrence of primary postpartum hemorrhage. What steps can clinicians take to prevent recurrence and bring peace of mind to new parents?

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