Obstetrics-gynecology

Study examines the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives versus long-acting progestogens for preventing recurrence of pain after surgery for endometriosis.

The Canadian Paediatric Society's new position statement shares how to prevent the often deadly impacts of congenital syphilis.

New review provides current evidence while physicians wait for new Canadian guidelines.

Supporting and treating patients changes with HPV screening.

Health Canada extends the time period for use of a single Mirena intrauterine system for conception control from five years to eight years.

The study of 2.2 million females between the ages of 12 and 19 found that the risk of premature death was 1.5 times higher in those who had one teen pregnancy and 2.1 times higher among those with at least two teen pregnancies.

The risk varied among age groups.

Many family doctors are still reluctant to prescribe hormonal therapy to treat menopausal symptoms. In the opinion of two obstetrician-gynecologists, however, there is no reason to hesitate.