Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Dec 2012
Review Meta AnalysisDexamethasone for antiemesis in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To estimate the beneficial and harmful effects of dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in women undergoing laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. ⋯ This systematic review provides evidence that dexamethasone decreases the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, with no observed increase in side effects.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Dec 2012
Controlled Clinical TrialPreventing unintended pregnancies by providing no-cost contraception.
To promote the use of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods (intrauterine devices [IUDs] and implants) and provide contraception at no cost to a large cohort of participants in an effort to reduce unintended pregnancies in our region. ⋯ We noted a clinically and statistically significant reduction in abortion rates, repeat abortions, and teenage birth rates. Unintended pregnancies may be reduced by providing no-cost contraception and promoting the most effective contraceptive methods.