Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Drives Most Visits to Gynecologists

Washington, DC -- Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the cause of roughly one-third of all visits to the gynecologist among premenopausal women and more than 70% of office visits among peri- and post...

ACOG Recommends Vaginal Hysterectomy as Approach of Choice

Washington, DC -- Vaginal hysterectomy is the safest and most cost-effective method to remove the uterus for noncancerous reasons, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American ...

Choosing the Route of Hysterectomy for Benign Disease

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(Reaffirmed 2011)

ABSTRACT: Hysterectomies are performed vaginally, abdominally, or with laparoscopic or robotic assistance. When choosing the route and method of hysterectomy, the physician should take into considera...

Hormonal Contraceptives Offer Benefits Beyond Pregnancy Prevention

Washington, DC -- Hormonal contraceptives are effective in treating menstruation- related disorders such as dysmenorrhea and heavy menstrual bleeding, as well as preventing unplanned pregnancies, acc...

Los fibromas uterinos

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Los fibromas uterinos son tumores benignos (no cancerosos) en el utero. Estos tumores son el tipo mas comun de tumor que aparece en la pelvis de la mujer. En algunas mujeres, los fibromas permanecen ...

Statement on Robotic Surgery by ACOG President James T. Breeden, MD

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...