Specialty OB/GYN
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Featured
Evaluating Post-Menopausal Women's Vulvovaginal Symptoms, Mood and Sex Life
These pioneering studies from Massachusetts General Hospital evaluate the efficacy of two common, low-risk treatments for postmenopausal symptoms against a placebo and assess how much postmenopausal women were bothered by vulvovaginal discomfort symptoms, along with their impact on mood and quality of life.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Linked to Shorter Survival in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer
Among women with early-stage cervical cancer who undergo radical hysterectomy, survival after minimally invasive surgery is significantly shorter than after open surgery, according to the largest-ever investigation of this question.
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Paradigm Change: Patient and Provider Expectations Around Same-day Discharge
Newly modified enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol guides same-day discharge of vaginal hysterectomy patients while maintaining quality of patient care.
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High Fetal Fraction in First Trimester May Be Useful Marker of Fetal Growth Restriction
Mass General researchers are the first to demonstrate that high fetal fraction with cell-free DNA on first trimester aneuploidy screening predicts infant birth weight of less than the fifth percentile.
OB/GYN contributors
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Alexander Melamed, MD, MPH
Fellow, Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Editorial: Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Improves Outcomes in Women with Early Endometrial Cancer
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Amanda Ramos, MD
Fellow, Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Combination Immunotherapy May Be the Best Treatment for Certain Uterine Cancers
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Andrea Edlow, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist , Investigator, Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology
Recent Article
Exploring the Relationship Between Maternal Obesity and Adverse Fetal Neurodevelopment
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Ilona T. Goldfarb, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
Recent Article
High Fetal Fraction in First Trimester May Be Useful Marker of Fetal Growth Restriction
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Irene C. Souter, MD
Director, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnostics Program, Physician, Fertility Center
Recent Article
The EARTH Study: Examining the Impact of Environment, Diet and Lifestyle on Human Reproduction -
Jeffrey L. Ecker, MD
Chief, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Recent Article
Confronting the Opioid Epidemic in the OB/GYN Practice: Optimizing Prescribing Habits and Reducing Opioid Misuse
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John Petrozza, MD
Chief, Division of Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Director, Massachusetts General Fertility Center, Co-director, Integrated Fibroid Program
Recent Article
Can a Smartphone App for Male Infertility Improve Fertility Care? -
Marcela G. del Carmen, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Gynecologic Oncologist, Center for Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Risk of Death After Cytoreduction of Advanced Ovarian Cancer Differs by Age
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Marie Henderson, CNM, MSN
Nurse-Midwife
Recent Article
New Departmental Protocol Substantially Reduces Post-Cesarean Opioid Prescribing
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Mary E. Sabatini, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer, Medical Director, Third Party Reproduction
Recent Article
The Müllerian Inhibiting Substance: Changing the Fertility Landscape for Young Women with Cancer
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May M. Wakamatsu, MD
Director, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Vice Chair, Gynecology
Recent Article
Paradigm Change: Patient and Provider Expectations Around Same-day Discharge
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Milena M. Weinstein, MD
Director of Research, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Co-director, Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Recent Article
Paradigm Change: Patient and Provider Expectations Around Same-day Discharge
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Sarah N. Bernstein, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Medical director, Outpatient Obstetrics Program
Recent Article
Perinatal Substance Use Clinic: Multidisciplinary Care from Pregnancy to Early Childhood
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Whitfield B. Growdon, MD
Center for Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Combination Immunotherapy May Be the Best Treatment for Certain Uterine Cancers
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William H. Barth, MD
Vice Chair, Obstetrics
Recent Article
Liposomal Bupivacaine Block Similar to Placebo for Pain Reduction After Cesarean
Obstetrics & Gynecology Care at Mass General
The Mass General Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology offers the highest level of care to women. Our clinical and research team is a leader in advancing treatments for gynecologic cancers, menopause, high-risk obstetrics, infertility and urogynecology.
