Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Assisted reproduction is an effective treatment for infertile women but, despite advances in ovarian stimulation and laboratory techniques, overall pregnancy rates are still relatively low suggesting that methods to impro…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Gynecologists are well trained in office-based ultrasound, but are less experienced in the field of intraoperative ultrasound. Many gynecologic procedures may benefit from the use of real-time ultrasonography. The purpose…

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessop Hospital for Women, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK Correspondence to Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessop Hospital for Women, University of Sheffield, Tree Root Walk, Sheffi…

Laparoscopic oophorectomy is one of the most controversial and challenging areas of endoscopic surgery. Judicious preoperative evaluation along with careful patient selection can reduce the risk of operating on an unsuspected ovarian malign…

Chronic pelvic pain is a common and important gynecologic problem. The causes are diverse but can usually be categorized by the astute clinician. Gynecologic causes can often, although not always, be pinpointed for specific management proto…

Two studies compared and showed equal efficacy of the two intravenous treatment regimens recommended by the Centers for Disease Control: cefoxitin plus doxycycline and aminoglycoside plus clindamycin. The increased risk of pelvic inflammato…

Many women who suffer from tubal factor infertility (TFI) had earlier had asymptomatic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Chlamydia trachomatis is often isolated from their fallopian tubes and endometrial cavity. A study in Canada provides …