Male-Partner Treatment to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women.
The addition of oral and topical antibiotic therapy for male partners decreased the recurrence rate of Bacterial Vaginosis in Women by 50%.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cytomegalovirus in Pregnancy
The most common cause of newborn hearing loss is CMV infections of the mother transmitted to the baby during pregnancy. For women at risk, such as pregnant women who work in daycare centers, testing for CMV is important early in the pregnancy. Tests can determine if the infection is a new infection. Antiviral treatment is available if a new infection can be determined. Amniocentesis can be offered for fetal diagnosis if there is suspicion of an active infection
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What to Expect During a Retropubic Sling Procedure
If lifestyle changes fail to improve your stress urinary incontinence symptoms, you may be a good candidate for the retropubic sling procedure. Click here to find out what to expect during the minimally invasive surgery.
What’s the Difference Between Stress Incontinence and Urge Incontinence?
Incontinence is all too common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. The first step in treatment is determining if you have stress incontinence or urge incontinence. But what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Read on.
What Every Woman Should Know About Urinary Incontinence Slings
Are you afraid to leave the house because of bladder control issues? Urinary incontinence affects up to 2 out of 5 women over age 65, but younger women can experience it, too. Find out about a solution: urinary slings.