Radiofrequency volumetric thermal ablation of fibroids: a prospective, clinical analysis of two years' outcome from the Halt trial.

Background: Although most myomas are asymptomatic, quality of life is compromised for many women with uterine fibroid disease. Twelve-month outcomes from the Halt Trial have been reported in the literature. Here we analyze the clinical success of radiofrequency volumetric thermal ablation (RFVTA) of symptomatic uterine fibroids at two years of follow up.

Effect of hormonal contraceptives during breastfeeding on infant's milk ingestion and growth.

Objective: To measure infants' breast milk intake and infant growth when their mothers initiated either combined oral contraceptive (COC), levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, or etonogestrel-releasing implant, or copper intrauterine device (IUD) as a reference group.

Design: Prospective trial.

Setting: University-based hospital.

The effects of hormonal contraceptive use among women with viral hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver: a systematic review.

Background: This report evaluates the effects of hormonal contraceptive use among women with viral hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver.

Methods: PubMed and Cochrane databases were searched from inception to June 2008 for publications that examined the use of hormonal contraceptives among women with viral hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver.

Results: Six studies met the inclusion criteria.

Breastfeeding and contraception use among women with unplanned pregnancies less than 2 years after delivery.

Objective: To examine breastfeeding and contraceptive use after the lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) criteria were no longer met.

Methods: Two hundred and thirty-three parous Egyptian women with unplanned pregnancies less than 2 years after delivery completed a questionnaire examining breastfeeding practice and contraceptive use.

Results: The majority of women (81.