Menopause, defined by the cessation of menstrual cycles after 12 months of amenorrhea not due to other causes, is associated with significant hormonal changes, primarily a decrease in estrogen, androgen, and progesterone levels. This review…
Since the introduction of the first modern contraceptive methods, the interlink between bleeding control and contraceptive development has been a dominant and critical factor. This interplay has led to the development of safer and better co…
OBJECTIVE: To profile patient characteristics associated with and outcomes of ovarian conservation at the time of hysterectomy in young women with minimal-risk endometrial cancer. METHODS: A population-based retrospective analysis of the N…
Depo-Provera® (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate [DMPA]) is an extremely effective contraceptive agent. Since its introduction into the market in the 1960s, DMPA has been used for a variety of gynecological conditions including endometriosi…
Parker, William H. MD; Broder, Michael S. MD, MPH; Berek, Jonathan S. MD, MMSc; Liu, Zhimei PhD; Shoupe, Donna MD; Farquhar, Jonathan S. MD Author Information
Parker, William H. MD; Broder, Michael S. MD, MPH; Liu, Zhimei PhD; Shoupe, Donna MD; Farquhar, Cindy MD; Berek, Jonathan S. MD, MMSc Author Information
Even though hysterectomy remains an appealing solution for a number of nonmalignant gynecologic conditions, patients are often scheduled for surgery without proper evaluation or consideration of an alternative. For symptoms associated with …