Reducing patient's perception of postoperative vaginal bleeding after laparoscopic hysterectomy via independent closure of the vaginal cuff angles (RCT).

Study Objective: Determine if independently suturing the vaginal cuff angles in addition to running barbed suture has an effect on patients' perception of postoperative bleeding after laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Setting: University-based medical center.

Aversion to Mesh Use in Pelvic Floor Surgery in a Latina Population at the U.S.-Mexico Border.

Importance: Limited studies have examined patient aversion to mesh use in pelvic surgery, especially in Latinas.

Objective: This study aimed to assess aversion to pelvic surgery with mesh for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in a sample of Latinas on the U.S.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between maternal polycystic ovary syndrome and neuropsychiatric disorders in children.

There is emerging evidence demonstrating an association between maternal polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, however, the cumulative effect of maternal PCOS on the development of ASD or other neuropsychiatry disorders (NPD) in children and separately for males and females has not been examined. We sought to systematically evaluate the influence of maternal PCOS on a wide range of NPD including ASD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic tic disorder (CDT), other behavior disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia in children as well as in women of reproductive age only. We queried electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, until March 2021.

Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Oxidative Stress and Hormonal and Lipid Profiles in PCOS-Affected Females.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects several reproductive and endocrine features in females and has a poorly understood etiology. Treatment strategies for PCOS are limited and are based primarily on diet and nutrient supplementation. Recent studies have recommended some nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and vitamin-like nutrients for the therapy for PCOS.

Perceptions of Mesh Use for Pelvic Floor Surgery in Latinas: Face Validity of a Spanish Questionnaire.

Objective: The aim of the study was to validate a Spanish-translated survey assessing patients' perceptions of mesh use in pelvic floor surgery.

Methods: An English-language survey evaluating perceptions of mesh use underwent a process of Spanish translation and validation, using a forward-backward translation validation protocol. Self-identified bilingual Latinas with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders were recruited to participate in cognitive interviews after completing the survey in English and Spanish.

A Structured, Hybrid Cystoscopy Simulation Curriculum for Obstetrics/Gynecology Residents.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the subjective and objective cystoscopy skills of gynecology residents before and after implementation of a comprehensive simulation curriculum.

Methods: Residents in an obstetrics/gynecology program at a single academic institution participated in a 6-week cystoscopy simulation course. Residents attended an initial orientation and didactic presentation, and then weekly 20- to 30-minute training sessions using a water balloon model and a virtual reality simulator.

Unilateral Labial Edema in a Female Adolescent: A Gynecologic Presentation of Rhabdomyolysis.

Background: Rhabdomyolysis can be the result of vigorous physical activity. Typical signs and symptoms at presentation are muscle pain, weakness, or dark colored urine. There is no scientific literature associating rhabdomyolysis with gynecologic signs and symptoms.

Correlates of long-acting reversible contraception versus sterilization use in advanced maternal age.

Purpose: To identify correlates associated with choosing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) over female sterilization (FS) from a subsample of women aged 35 to 44 years in a nationally representative survey.

Methods: We analyzed data from women aged 35 to 44 years from the 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth Female Respondent File (n = 1532). Data were analyzed using SAS 9.

Barriers to seeking care for urinary incontinence in Mexican American women.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The majority of epidemiologic studies of urinary incontinence (UI) have been conducted in non-Hispanic populations. We conducted a case-control study to identify factors associated with delayed care-seeking behavior in adult Mexican American women with UI.

Methods: Cases were women with UI who sought care >2 years after the onset of symptoms (delayed care group).