Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso

OBJECTIVES: To determine the risk of developing de novo carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis in women who underwent hysterectomy with bilateral ovarian conservation (H-OC) before reaching spontaneous menopause. …

INTRODUCTION: Since the early 20th century, surgical practices on prophylactic oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy have fluctuated. This study aims to assess how current gynecologic surgeons are counseling patients on ovary-sparing ben…

Cohen Rassier, Sarah L. MD, MPH; Louie, Michelle Y. MD; Hopkins, Matthew R. MD; Stewart, Elizabeth A. MD; Laughlin-Tommaso, Shannon K. MD Author Information

Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pain situated below the umbilicus, for at least 6 months, that causes functional disability or requires treatment. Although chronic pelvic pain is a common presentation to gynecology clinics, only 20% of th…

The North American Menopause Society held the 2019 Pre-Meeting Symposium on September 25, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois, to review the current state of the science related to the physiology of the perimenopause and to address management of the…

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition that leads to increased health care costs and decreased quality of life. A systematic approach to AUB evaluation can simplify management and enhance women's well-being. Abnormal uterine …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this research was to study the long-term risk of de novo mental health conditions in women who underwent hysterectomy with bilateral ovarian conservation compared with age-matched referent women. METHODS: Using the Roc…

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of tubal ligation on age at natural menopause, as a marker of long-term ovarian function. METHODS: Three preexisting population-based cohorts were included in this cross-sectional study. Data from each coh…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between patient characteristics and the probability of undergoing any uterine-sparing procedure (endometrial ablation, myomectomy, and uterine artery embolization) compared with hysterectomy as the firs…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the association of preexisting cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular diseases with hysterectomy with bilateral ovarian conservation using a case-central design. METHODS: Using the Rochester E…

OBJECTIVE: Unilateral oophorectomy (UO) is a common surgical practice, yet it remains understudied. We investigated trends in incidence rates, indications, and pathological differences in the right and left ovaries in women younger than 50 …