OB/Gyn
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Episode 2.10 Progesterone for Miscarriage, Epidurals and Infant Outcomes, and the McClintock Effect
In this episode, we discuss the evidence for risks and benefits for progesterone to prevent miscarriage. We also discuss new evidence linking certain types of progesterone to an increased risk […]
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Episode 2.9 Birth Plans
In this episode, we discuss birth plans! Links Discussed: The Bump Birth Plan How to Create A Birth Plan 17 Weird Things in Birth Plans Alternative Birth Plans and Unintended […]
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Episode 2.8 Vaginal lasers, metformin for PCOS, home birth safety, and blood transfusions
In this episode, we discuss the use of vaginal lasers for vaginal rejuvenation. We discuss the role of metformin in the treatment of PCOS. We discuss new literature about the […]
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Episode 2.7 Thromboprophylaxis, Impacted Fetal Heads at Cesarean, Epidurals and Autism, and Aspirin for Preeclampsia
In this episode, we discuss new evidence about how many obstetric patients benefit from thromboprophylaxis. Then we discuss techniques for Cesareans involving impacted fetal heads. Also, we discuss the guidelines […]
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Episode 2.6 Covid treatments, IUDs, and management of abnormal HCGs
In this episode, we talk about some updates about Mirena and other IUDs. Then we discuss a new study that looks at the best way to handle pregnancy of unknown […]
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Episode 2.5 Burnout and Moral Injury
In this episode, we talk about two new articles relating to burnout and moral injury and discuss strategies to address these growing problems. Links Discussed: Physician burnout: Which medical specialties […]
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Episode 2.4 Robotic surgery, COVID updates and ethical considerations, and more
In this episode, we discuss a new systematic review of robotic surgery and its implications for gynecologic surgery. Plus some updates about COVID and a discussion of the ethics around […]
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Episode 2.3 Tocolytic Drugs
We review a new study about calcium channel blockers used for tocolysis for preterm labor, as well as other drugs, including ethanol, beta agonists, magnesium sulfate, COX inhibitors, oxytocin receptor […]
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Episode 2.2 Breastfeeding
In this episode, we invite a guest to talk about breastfeeding, including basic tips and problems, as well as review the literature about supplements and galactologues. Links Discussed: Efficacy and […]
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Episode 2.1 The value of the general health check, chronic pelvic pain, IC, and stirrups
In this episode, we discuss two recent review articles from JAMA. The first discusses the value of the general health/preventative exam and the second discusses chronic female pelvic pain. We […]