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September • 2012 Vol. 24, No. 9
Cover Article Ins and outs of straight-stick laparoscopic myomectomy James Robinson, MD, MS; Gaby Moawad, MD
3 videos illustrate laparoscopic tourniquet, fibroid enucleation, and the baseball stitch
Editorial Let’s increase our use of implants and DMPA and improve contraceptive effectiveness in this country Robert L. Barbieri, MD
Includes “Coding for contraceptive implants and DMPA” Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA
UPDATE
Sexual dysfunction Barbara S. Levy, MD
Dr. Levy describes the many variables that may influence sexual desire
Examining The Evidence Is elective delivery at 37 weeks’ gestation safe in uncomplicated twin pregnancies? Stephen T. Chasen, MD
Women’s health care under the Affordable Care Act: What’s covered? Lucia DiVenere, MA
PRACTICE EXTENDERS
An app to help your patient track her pregnancy Jennifer Gunter, MD
FIRST OF A 4–PART E–SERIES
Polycystic ovary syndrome: Where we stand with diagnosis and treatment–and where we’re going Steven R. Lindheim, MD, MMM; Leah Whigham, PhD
NEWS FOR YOUR PRACTICE
New molecular cervical cancer test based on NIH’s TERC gene marker
An interview with PAGS course co–chairs Mickey M. Karram, MD, and Tommaso Falcone, MD
Pregnant women taking antihypertensives—some shown to cause fetal risk—in increasing numbers
Survey: Burnout is widespread among US physicians
UPDATE: CDC publishes final recommendations—baby boomers need a one-time hep C test
Gonorrhea treatment guidelines revised by CDC
Cesarean does not improve fetal mortality with vertex–status early preterm delivery
More News
Comment & Controversy Be vigilant for retained placental products …and more
Medical Verdicts Faulty equipment blamed for improper diagnosis: $78M verdict … and more
PRODUCT UPDATE
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