Development of a medical education podcast in obstetrics and gynecology.

Podcasts are used in medical education to supplement conventional teaching methods such as lectures and reading. We identified a lack of Canadian medical education podcasts covering obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) content and created a podcast specific for Canadian medical students and residents. The podcast called "OB-G in YEG" is freely available and currently has fourteen episodes that cover common topics in Ob/Gyn.

Exploring Faculty Perceptions of Competency-Based Medical Education and Assessing Needs for Implementation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency.

Objective: The shift to competency-based medical education (CBME) is associated with changes in the way residents are taught and assessed. Although there are many purported benefits of CBME, an understanding of the preparedness of faculty to meet the needs of this new paradigm is lacking. The aim of this study was to characterize faculty needs to support the transition to CBME.

The Obesity-Fertility Protocol: a randomized controlled trial assessing clinical outcomes and costs of a transferable interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention, before and during pregnancy, in obese infertile women.

Background: Obesity in infertile women increases the costs of fertility treatments, reduces their effectiveness and increases significantly the risks of many complications of pregnancy and for the newborn. Studies suggest that even a modest loss of 5-10 % of body weight can restore ovulation. However, there are gaps in knowledge regarding the benefits and cost-effectiveness of a lifestyle modification program targeting obese infertile women and integrated into the fertility clinics.

The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Bariatric surgery has been proven to be a successful management strategy for morbid obesity, but limited studies exist on its effect on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A comprehensive search of electronic databases was completed. Meta-analysis was performed on PCOS, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularity outcomes following bariatric surgery.

Use of metformin for ovulation induction in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome with or without evidence of insulin resistance.

Objective: To determine whether women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and abnormal insulin levels treated with metformin had different rates of ovulation and pregnancy from women with PCOS and normal insulin levels.

Methods: The outcomes of treatment with metformin in 146 infertile women with PCOS were analyzed using a retrospective cohort study design. Baseline characteristics and initial blood work results were recorded.

SOGC clinical practice guidelines. Hirsutism: evaluation and treatment.

Objectives: To review the etiology, evaluation, and treatment of hirsutism.

Evaluation: A thorough history and physical examination plus selected laboratory evaluations will confirm the diagnosis and direct treatment.

Treatment: Pharmacologic interventions can suppress ovarian or adrenal androgen production and block androgen receptors in the hair follicle.