Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2016
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison of Women in Department Leadership in Obstetrics and Gynecology With Those in Other Specialties.
To compare the representation of women in obstetrics and gynecology department-based leadership to other clinical specialties while accounting for proportions of women in historical residency cohorts. ⋯ Despite having the largest proportion of leaders who were women, representation ratios demonstrate obstetrics and gynecology is behind other specialties in progression of women to departmental leadership. Women's overrepresentation as residency program directors raises concern because education-based academic tracks may not lead to major leadership roles.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2016
Postpartum Hemorrhage and Use of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants in Pregnancy.
To examine whether using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. ⋯ Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor exposure in late pregnancy was associated with a 1.6- to 1.9-fold increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage.