Tag: Uterine Problems
Risk for Complications From Mesh Implant Does Not Diminish
Continued surveillance necessary for patients with mesh implants for pelvic organ prolapse repair
Second U.S. Baby Born From Transplanted Uterus From Deceased Donor
To date, infants born from transplanted uteri have only been delivered by cesarean section
2011 FDA Safety Message Tied to Drop in Transvaginal Mesh Use
Proportion of apical procedures using transvaginal mesh decreased in year after safety communication
FDA Warning Ups Hysterectomy Complications for Uterine Fibroids
Complications up following FDA black box warning against use of power morcellation for fibroid excision
Ulipristal Achieves Amenorrhea for Symptomatic Leiomyomas
Ulipristal superior to placebo to achieve amenorrhea for bleeding due to symptomatic uterine leiomyomas
Hysteroscopy, Endometrial Biopsy Order Has No Effect on Pain
Order of successive office procedures for evaluation of uterine bleeding has no effect on pain.
Laparoscopic Niche Resection May Reduce Related Symptoms
Significant reduction in postmenstrual spotting, dysmenorrhea, and discomfort related to spotting
Less Morbidity Seen for High-Intensity Focused U/S of Fibroids
Ultrasound treatment of uterine fibroids appears to cause less morbidity than surgery
FDA OKs System for Certain Lap Power Morcellator Procedures
But most women aren't candidates because of cancer risk, agency says
Muscle Training May Help With Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic floor exercises appear to improve symptoms more than watchful waiting in older women
