NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health Top Stories of 2017

A perspective on some of the most important research in the field from the past year

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I'm pleased to highlight the NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health Top Stories of 2017. Timely topics include prevention of postcesarean infection as well as diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Key stories document the extended efficacy of contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices, strategies for alleviating pain at IUD insertion, and factors hindering access to medical abortion. Uterine fibroids are common, so studies evaluating outcomes of hysterectomy, myomectomy, and uterine artery embolization are welcome. Other important studies address the controversial issues of overdiagnosis with screening mammography and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is lik…

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Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

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RoyaltiesUpToDate

Grant/Research SupportMerck, Mithra, Medicines360

Editorial BoardsContraception; Menopause; Contraceptive Technology Update; OBG Management; Medscape OB/GYN & Women’s Health

Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Disclosures

RoyaltiesUpToDate

Grant/Research SupportMerck, Mithra, Medicines360

Editorial BoardsContraception; Menopause; Contraceptive Technology Update; OBG Management; Medscape OB/GYN & Women’s Health

NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health Top Stories of 2017

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