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December 5 — 7, 2013
The New York Marriott Marquis
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is intended for obstetrician-gynecologists, Family Medicine specialists, nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. Topics wi...
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December 2013
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Number 559
ABSTRACT: Cesarean delivery on maternal request is defined as a primary prelabor cesarean delivery on maternal request in the absence of any maternal or fetal indications. Potential risks of cesarean...
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April 2013
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This list, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American College of O...
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April 2013
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Number 557
ABSTRACT: Initial evaluation of the patient with acute abnormal uterine bleeding should include a prompt assessment for signs of hypovolemia and potential hemodynamic instability. After initial asses...
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April 2013
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Washington, DC -- The nation’s largest ob-gyn organization recommends that pregnant women plan for vaginal birth unless there is a medical reason for a cesarean. In new guidelines issued today,...
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March 2013
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Washington, DC -- Suspecting a large baby is not a medical reason to deliver before 39 weeks, according to new recommendations issued today jointly by The American College of Obstetricians and Gyneco...
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March 2013
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Washington, DC -- Many women today are hearing about the claimed advantages of robotic surgery for hysterectomy, thanks to widespread marketing and advertising. Robotic surgery is not the only or the...
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March 2013
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SP110
Por qué se realiza el procedimiento de LEEP
El cuello uterino es la abertura del útero que se encuentra
en la parte superior de la vagina. Está cubierto por
una fina capa de tejido. Este ...
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March 2013
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February 21, 2013
Top Five Tests and Procedures to Question in Ob-Gyn
Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) today released its list of &ldquo...
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February 2013
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FAQ110
What is a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and why is it done?
If you have an abnormal cervical cancer screening result, your health care provider may suggest that you have a loop elec...
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February 2013
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FAQ163
What is cancer of the cervix?
A woman’s cervix (the opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina) is covered by a thin layer of tissue made up of cells. Healthy cells grow, divide, and are replace...
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February 2013
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SP163
Cómo evoluciona el cáncer de cuello uterino
El cuello uterino de la mujer (la abertura del útero en
la parte superior de la vagina) está cubierto de una
capa delgada de tejido compuesto p...
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February 2013
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Number 550
ABSTRACT: Myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, occurs in approximately 1 in 1,500 births in the United States. Fetuses in whom myelomeningocele is diagnosed typically are delivered...
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January 2013
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FAQ180
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control.
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January 2013
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SP180
Esterilización de la mujer
La esterilización en la mujer se llama esterilización
tubárica. En esta esterilización, se bloquean las
trompas de Falopio ya sea cortándolas y atándolas,
cerr...
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January 2013
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Washington, DC -- Overweight and obese women may be able to gain less than what is recommended during pregnancy and still have a healthy baby, according to new recommendations issued today by The Ame...
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December 2012
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FAQ095
What is abnormal uterine bleeding?
Bleeding in any of the following situations is abnormal:
• Bleeding between periods
• Bleeding after sex
• Spotting anytime in the menstrual cycle
• Bleeding h...
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December 2012
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SP095
El ciclo menstrual normal
Durante el ciclo menstrual, dos hormonas, denominadas
estrógeno y progesterona, se producen en los
ovarios. Cada mes, estas hormonas estimulan el
desarrollo del...
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November 2012
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Number 537
ABSTRACT: The reprocessing and reuse of single-use instruments has become increasingly common. Although there are limited data on reprocessed single-use devices, existing studies have found a signifi...
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October 2012
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SP039
La circuncisión en recién nacidos
The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS
PATIENT EDUCATI N
Cómo se hace una circuncisión
La circuncisión...
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September 2012
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FAQ039
What is circumcision?
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the layer of skin, called the foreskin, that covers the glans (head) of the penis.
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September 2012
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August 15, 2012 — August 14, 2013
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
Describe the mechanics of shoulder dystocia
Identify recognized risk factors for shoulder dystocia
Identify potentia...
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August 2012
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FAQ137
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined as not having become pregnant after 1 year of having regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control (see the FAQ Evaluating Infertility). Inf...
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August 2012
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Number 530
ABSTRACT: Postpartum tubal sterilization is one of the safest and most effective methods of contraception. Women who desire this type of sterilization typically undergo thorough counseling and inform...
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July 2012
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SP137
Causas de infertilidad
La infertilidad puede ocurrir debido a más de un factor.
Algunos son fáciles de detectar y tratar, y otros no.
La edad afecta la fertilidad. Una mujer comienza
a v...
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July 2012
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