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Pregnancy can cause a range of changes in cardiac function and ECG findings
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Myomectomy or uterine artery embolization? The debate continues...
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Cesarean myomectomy of large fibroids is safe in the right setting
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Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more
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Opt-out vs opt-in approach also resulted in more canceled referrals, increasing burden for staff
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"How are we here in 2023 having some of these discussions?" bemoans gynecologic cancer expert
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The third trimester in particular may be a "critical exposure window," study author says
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What do exceptions for the life of the mother mean when she's a terminally ill patient?
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The primary message should focus on the importance of the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines
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Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing
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Three MedPage Today reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters
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Access for pregnant women is a "public health and policy imperative," study author says
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A series of articles look at whether the benefits for the few warrant the harms for the many
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