Combined Hormonal Contraception during Breastfeeding-A Survey of Physician's Recommendations.

Until breastfeeding is established, progesterone-only pill (POP) use is preferable over combined hormonal contraception (CHC), as the latter potentially reduces milk production. Yet, POPs are often associated with breakthrough bleeding (BTB), and irregular spotting is often a reason for their cessation. Conversely, CHC is less associated with BTB but is not usually prescribed, even if breastfeeding has been established, despite its verified safety profile.

The incidence and risk factors for post-operative ileus after spinal fusion surgery: a multivariate analysis.

Purpose: Post-operative ileus is a recognized complication of surgery. Little is known about the incidence and risk factors for post-operative ileus following spinal fusion surgery. To report the incidence and to assess for independent risk factors of post-operative ileus after spinal fusion surgery.

Fertility and Symptom Relief following Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy.

Objective. To examine success of robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy (RALM) measured by sustained symptom relief and fertility. Methods.

Sexuality in advanced age in Jewish thought and law.

Judaism has a positive attitude to sexual relations within a marriage, and views such sexual relations as important not only for procreation but also as part of the framework of marriage. This is true for any age group, and sexuality is seen as an essential element of marriage for couples of advanced age. In this article, the authors present the views of Jewish law and thought regarding sexuality among older couples.