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https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914495/the-future-of-fertility-care
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EDITORIAL
Amanda J Adeleye, Alberuni Musa Zamah
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914494/addressing-the-increased-demand-for-fertility-services
#2
EDITORIAL
William F Rayburn
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914493/male-factor-infertility-what-every-ob-gyn-should-know
#3
REVIEW
Nihar Rama, Hernan Lescay, Omer Raheem
Male factor infertility plays a role in approximately 30% of infertility cases. Various causes of male factor infertility exist including congenital, acquired, idiopathic, or environmental factors. Identifying the underlying etiology of male factor infertility is a key step toward providing appropriate counseling, effective treatment options, and improving outcomes for couples with infertility. Although the recent advances and developments in assisted reproductive technology have undoubtedly improved fertility outcomes, clinicians must understand the scope of reproductive urologists in the evaluation and treatment of male infertility to provide comprehensive counseling, appropriate referral, comprehensive evaluation, and correct surgical sperm retrieval techniques when needed...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914492/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-in-assisted-reproductive-technologies
#4
REVIEW
Victoria S Jiang, Zoran J Pavlovic, Eduardo Hariton
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the form most commonly used in medicine, offer powerful tools utilizing the strengths of large data sets and intelligent algorithms. These systems can help to revolutionize delivery of treatments, access to medical care, and improvement of outcomes, particularly in the realm of reproductive medicine. Whether that is more robust oocyte and embryo grading or more accurate follicular measurement, AI will be able to aid clinicians, and most importantly patients, in providing the best possible and individualized care...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914491/breaking-down-barriers-advancing-toward-health-equity-in-fertility-care-for-black-and-hispanic-patients
#5
REVIEW
Aileen Portugal, Alyssa K Kosturakis, Ticara L Onyewuenyi, Greysha Rivera-Cruz, Patricia T Jimenez
Infertility can affect all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Barriers to quality fertility care include access, financial limitations, education, and social stigmas. Although racial disparities in outcomes of assisted reproductive technology can be largely attributed to the influences of systemic racism (not race), we can make changes to improve equity of care. We propose strategies in the areas of advocacy, clinical setting, community, and outcomes to address the racial disparities...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914490/economics-of-fertility-care
#6
REVIEW
Benjamin J Peipert, Sloane Mebane, Maxwell Edmonds, Lester Watch, Tarun Jain
Family building is a human right. The high cost and lack of insurance coverage associated with fertility treatments in the United States have made treatment inaccessible for many patients. The universal uptake of "add-on" services has further contributed to high out-of-pocket costs. Expansion in access to infertility care has occurred in several states through implementation of insurance mandates, and more employers are offering fertility benefits to attract and retain employees. An understanding of the economic issues shaping fertility should inform future policies aimed at promoting evidence-based practices and improving access to care in the United States...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914489/planned-oocyte-cryopreservation-a-review-of-current-evidence-on-outcomes-safety-and-risks
#7
REVIEW
Bonnie B Song, Molly M Quinn
Although oocyte cryopreservation was initially used as a fertility preservation strategy for medical indications, it is now is increasingly used to circumvent age-related infertility. Outcomes following planned oocyte vitrification, also known as elective egg freezing, are limited. Current studies show higher success rates for individuals undergoing fertility preservation treatment under age 35. Additionally, while freezing 20 oocytes is optimal to achieve pregnancy, freezing at least 8-10 oocytes is recommended...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914488/contemporary-management-of-the-patient-with-polycystic-ovary-syndrome
#8
REVIEW
Nicolás Omar Francone, Tia Ramirez, Christina E Boots
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex syndrome that affects menstrual regularity, causes hyperandrogenism, increases the risk of metabolic dysfunction and infertility, and is associated with higher rates of mental health disorders. The symptoms of PCOS are unique to each individual and will evolve throughout their reproductive lifespan and beyond. Thus, care should be personalized and provided by an appropriate team of multidisciplinary physicians and clinicians, such as dieticians and psychologists...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914487/progress-on-the-endometrium
#9
REVIEW
David Frankfurter, Harvey Kliman
The endometrium is a dynamic tissue that facilitates mammalian internal reproduction and thus, the ability to deliver live born progeny that are more easily protected from predators. This tissue is unique in its ability to undergo cyclic regeneration and destruction in the absence of pregnancy. Ovarian steroids guide endometrial proliferation and maturation promoting its receptivity and selectivity with regards to blastocyst implantation. It is decidualization, terminal stromal maturation, that prevents the trophoblast from breeching containment of the uterus and allows for endometrial sloughing should pregnancy not occur...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914486/fibroids-and-fertility
#10
REVIEW
Samar Alkhrait, Iana Malasevskaia, Obianuju Sandra Madueke-Laveaux
Uterine fibroids significantly impact women's reproductive health, influencing fertility potential and pregnancy outcomes. Their growth, often facilitated by hormonal influences like estrogen and progesterone, can cause considerable disruptions in the uterus, leading to symptoms and complications that impact the quality of life and reproductive prospects of women.This article provides an exhaustive discussion of uterine fibroids, including pathophysiology, their impact on endometrial function, receptivity, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, and the management of infertility in patients with uterine fibroids...
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37914485/primary-ovarian-insufficiency-and-ovarian-aging
#11
REVIEW
Lauren Verrilli
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a complex condition of aberrant ovarian aging. POI etiologies are varied, and most cases have no identifiable underlying cause. Caring for women with POI requires an approach that understands the importance of ovarian function in a variety of target organs and tissues.
December 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500224/advances-and-changes-in-the-components-of-prenatal-care
#12
EDITORIAL
Sharon T Phelan
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500223/prenatal-care-new-perspectives-about-an-often-used-health-service
#13
EDITORIAL
William F Rayburn
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500222/health-advocacy-for-undocumented-immigrant-pregnant-patients
#14
REVIEW
Reshma Khan, William Rayburn
The challenges of providing prenatal care for undocumented immigrants require patience. Pregnant undocumented immigrant women should receive routine prenatal care tailored to their specific needs, with an emphasis on basic needs (eg, housing, safety, food, transportation to appointment). Financial, cultural, and language barriers can impede undocumented immigrants from receiving adequate or optimal prenatal care. Adverse maternal and fetal outcomes may be more common but have not been well-quantified and cannot be compared with outcomes if care had been provided in their country of origin...
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500221/screening-for-social-determinants-of-health-during-prenatal-care-why-what-and-how
#15
REVIEW
Sharon T Phelan
As more data from maternal mortality reviews are available, it has become clear that social determinants of health have major impacts on the morbidity and mortality of mothers and infants. The ability to verify and address these requires an effective screening process during prenatal care. The challenges include selection of an appropriate tool for use in pregnancy; incorporating the tool into the clinical flow to ensure screening of all pregnant patients; and developing an approach to address the issues, be it providing emotional support, management within the clinic, or referring to outside resources...
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500220/office-based-management-of-perinatal-substance-use-and-substance-use-disorder-for-the-general-obstetrician-gynecologist
#16
REVIEW
Theresa Kurtz, Marcela C Smid
This is a review of substance use and substance use disorder in pregnancy, intended for the generalist obstetrician-gynecologist. Herein, the authors discuss legal considerations, outline definitions, review screening tools, introduce special considerations and harm reduction, caution the use of urinary toxicology testing, and touch on the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment model. Furthermore, the authors provide a brief overview of the prevalence, maternal and neonatal risks, and treatment approaches for commonly used substances...
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500219/perinatal-depression-treatment-guidelines-for-obstetric-providers
#17
REVIEW
Nina E Higgins, Marquette J Rose, Tamara J Gardner, Jennifer N Crawford
Perinatal depression is the occurrence of depressive symptoms during the antenatal or postnatal period with an annual incidence of 10% to 20%. The consequences of untreated perinatal depression are significant and include negative impacts on maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, and maternal-infant outcomes. The purpose of this article is to provide perinatal pharmacologic and psychological treatment information to help first-line providers more confidently manage depression in the perinatal period. Treatment strategies including medication management using risk versus risk conversations, psychotherapy, and colocated perinatal mental health clinics are discussed...
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500218/increasing-access-telehealth-and-rural-obstetric-care
#18
REVIEW
Beatriz Tenorio, Julie R Whittington
Parturients in rural areas face many barriers in access to care, including distance to maternity care sites and lack of maternity providers. Expanding telehealth modalities is recommended to help expand access to care. Although there is increasing evidence in support of telehealth in rural America, the success of telehealth lies in infrastructure (broadband network availability), regional support, and funding.
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500217/systemic-oppression-the-impact-on-obstetric-care-and-interventions-to-achieve-ideal-obstetric-outcomes
#19
REVIEW
Mariam Savabi
Systemic oppression contributes to adverse obstetric outcomes. It is possible to interrupt these adverse outcomes and achieve ideal patient outcomes by learning about our participation in oppression.
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37500216/prenatal-counseling-and-preparation-for-breastfeeding
#20
REVIEW
Margarita Berwick, Adetola F Louis-Jacques
Breastfeeding is the gold standard of infant nutrition and current guidelines suggest exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, with continued breastfeeding through 24 months or beyond. Obstetric care professionals can encourage and educate their patients about breastfeeding through the prenatal period when many expectant parents make decisions about their infant feeding choices. Education and support should extend through the postpartum period and include parents who may have concerns surrounding medical comorbidities, breast augmentation, or substance use disorders...
September 2023: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
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