OBGYN Articles

Maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Hiba Mustafa explains her role as a fetal interventionalist, including training, personal experiences, and how to succeed in this emerging field.

Fetal intervention aims to treat birth defects and prenatal conditions even earlier before delivery to reduce the severity of defects and prevent complications. Dr. Hiba Mustafa covers the expanding role of fetal intervention in monochorionic twins, twin-twin-transfusion syndrome, and spina bifida.

Heavy menstruation is common, yet misconceptions often delay care. Dr. Ted Anderson shares strategies for patient consultation, reviews options such as endometrial ablation and hormonal IUDs, and explains how to identify the best candidates for treatment.

Lichen sclerosus, a common complaint in postmenopausal women, can lead to vulvar squamous cell carcinoma if untreated. Dr. Hope Haefner explains clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment, and dispels myths about harmful vaginal care products and procedures.

Despite their common occurrence, vulvovaginal disorders can be complex to manage, especially when topical treatments do not improve symptoms. OBGYN Dr. Hope Haefner covers a clinical workflow for diagnosing and treating common and complex vulvovaginal conditions.

Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Ted Anderson discusses the evolution of endometrial ablation, from its historical roots to today's minimally invasive tools. He also shares insights on its future role in adenomyosis and fertility-sparing treatments.

Despite strong evidence supporting the safety of low-dose vaginal estrogen, efforts to remove the FDA’s black box warning on estrogen remain unsuccessful. Urologist Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra explains the barriers to change and the need for evidence-based menopause care.

Cerclage helps sustain second-trimester pregnancies, but many fail after a prior vaginal cerclage. Laparoscopic abdominal cerclage is emerging as a more durable, minimally invasive option with high success rates.