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51.

Letter to the Editor New York Times

On August 9, 2011, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists submitted the following letter to the editor of The New York Times: August 9, 2011 The New York Times 620 8th Avenue New ...

August 2011

52.

Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence

FAQ166

What is stress urinary incontinence? Stress urinary incontinence is leakage of urine with physical activity, such as exercise, or when coughing, laughing, or sneezing.

August 2011

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53.

Hysterectomy

FAQ008

What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.

August 2011

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54.

If Your Baby Is Breech

FAQ079

What is a breech presentation? By 3-4 weeks before the due date, most babies move so their heads are down near the birth canal (vagina). If this does not happen, the buttocks, the feet, or both may b...

August 2011

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What to Expect After Your Due Date

FAQ069

What is the due date and what does it mean? Your due date is used as a guide for checking your pregnancy's progress and the baby's growth and age. Health care providers often use more than one method...

August 2011

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Early Pregnancy Loss - Miscarriage and Molar Pregnancy

FAQ090

What causes miscarriage? Miscarriage can be caused by a number of things before, during, or after the process of fertilization—in which the male sperm and the female egg join. Most factors that cause...

August 2011

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57.

Postpartum Sterilization

FAQ052

What is sterilization? Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. Sterilization for women is called tubal sterilization. In tubal sterilization, the fallopian tubes are closed off. Tubal s...

August 2011

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58.

Sterilization for Women and Men

FAQ011

What is sterilization? Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It is the most popular form of birth control worldwide.

August 2011

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59.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery - Deciding on a Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery

FAQ070

What is a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)? If you have had a previous cesarean delivery, you have two choices about how to give birth again: You can have a scheduled cesarean delivery; ...

August 2011

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60.

Preparing for Surgery

FAQ080

What is the difference between outpatient surgery and inpatient surgery? Outpatient surgery, also called ambulatory or same–day surgery, does not require an overnight stay in the hospital, meaning th...

August 2011

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61.

Ovarian Cysts

FAQ075

What is an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their childbearing years. A woman ...

August 2011

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62.

Cancer of the Ovary

FAQ096

What is cancer? Cancer occurs when old cells do not die when they should or are damaged. Normally, the body repairs or destroys such cells. Sometimes, these cells may grow out of control. This causes...

August 2011

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63.

Statement on FDA Patient Safety Communication

Washington, DC -- In a response today, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) applauds the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) effort in protecting women's health b...

July 2011

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Cesarean Birth

FAQ006

What is cesarean birth? Cesarean birth is the delivery of a baby through incisions made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.

May 2011

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Cancer of the Uterus

FAQ097

What is cancer of the uterus? Normally, healthy cells that make up the body's tissues grow, divide, and replace themselves on a regular basis. This keeps the body healthy. Sometimes certain cells dev...

May 2011

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Cancer del ovario

SP096

El cancer del ovario es una enfermedad que afecta a uno o ambos ovarios. Los ovarios son dos glandulas que se encuentran a los dos lados del utero. Cada ano se diagnostican aproximadamente 22,000 cas...

May 2011

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Esterilizacion posterior al parto

SP052

La esterilizacion posterior al parto se realiza despues del nacimiento de un bebe. La esterilizacion es un metodo anticonceptivo permanente. Este metodo es muy eficaz para prevenir embarazos y es el ...

May 2011

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La esterilizacion en las mujeres y los hombres

SP011 Esterilización de la mujer La esterilización tubárica implica cerrar las trompas de Falopio. Esta esterilización impide que un óvulo se desplace hacia abajo desde la trompa de Falopio ha...

April 2011

69.

Medical Liability a Chronic Crisis

Washington, DC -- President Obama's federal 2012 budget includes $250 million in grants over the next three years to fund state efforts to overhaul medical liability laws. This proposal authorizes th...

February 2011

70.

Nonobstetric Surgery During Pregnancy

Number 474

(Replaces No. 284, August 2003)

ABSTRACT: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Obstetric Practice acknowledges that the issue of nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is an important concern for phy...

February 2011

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Issues Opinion on Planned Home Births

Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) issued a Committee Opinion today that says although the absolute risk of planned home births is low, published ...

January 2011

72.

La preparacion para una cirugia

SP080

Si tiene programada una cirugia, necesitara tener cierta informacion basica. Saber lo que puede esperar antes y despues de la cirugia puede ayudarle a sentirse menos preocupada y con un mayor control...

January 2011

73.

Parto vaginal despues de un parto por cesarea

SP070

Antes se creia que si una mujer tenia un parto por cesarea, todos sus demas bebes tendrian que nacer de la misma manera. Hoy en dia, se sabe que muchas mujeres pueden someterse a una prueba de trabaj...

December 2010

74.

Cirugia para la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo

SP166

La incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo es una perdida de orina que se produce al realizar actividad fisica, como ejercicio, o al toser, reir o estornudar. Es un problema comun en las mujeres y se la p...

November 2010

75.

Ethical Considerations for Performing Gynecologic Surgery in Low-Resource Settings Abroad

Number 466

ABSTRACT: International humanitarian medical efforts provide essential services to patients who would not otherwise have access to specific health care services. The Committees on Ethics and Global W...

September 2010

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