Tag: Vaginal Problems
USPSTF Against Bacterial Vaginosis Screening to Prevent Preterm Delivery
Screening not advised for asymptomatic pregnant women not at increased risk for preterm delivery
Fractionated CO2 Laser Tx, Estrogen Similar for Menopause
Similar improvement seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptoms, sexual function
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised
USPSTF finds no net benefit from screening among those not at increased risk for preterm delivery
Vaginal Mesh Hysteropexy No Better for Uterovaginal Prolapse
No significantly lower composite prolapse outcome found for vaginal hysteropexy versus vaginal hysterectomy
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 Halts All Sales of Pelvic Mesh Products Tied to Injuries in Women
Remaining manufacturers have failed to prove the long-term safety or benefit of their devices
Doctors Question State Lawsuits Over Pelvic Mesh Products
Lawsuits claim Johnson & Johnson did not fully disclose safety risks of transvaginal mesh products
Gabapentin Improves Sexual Function in Provoked Vulvodynia
Sexual function improved for gabapentin vs. placebo, but still lower than among matched pain-free controls
Postmenopausal Vaginal Estrogen Not Tied to Negative Health Outcomes
No difference in cardiovascular disease, cancer, hip fracture for users or nonusers of vaginal estrogen
Delivery Mode Tied to Pelvic Floor Disorder Risk Post-Childbirth
Larger genital hiatus tied to higher pelvic organ prolapse risk, regardless of delivery mode
