The Green Room: A Podcast from Obstetrics & Gynecology May 2025: Gynecology
Apr 17, 2025
Victoria Wang, a gynecology oncology fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital, tackles pivotal issues in women's health. She emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and equitable healthcare access, particularly in preventing cervical cancer. The conversation dives into challenges with adhering to surveillance guidelines for high-grade cervical dysplasia, highlighting disparities influenced by social determinants. Wang also discusses gaps in follow-up care for high-risk patients, advocating for improved management strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
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Inclusive Care For Patients With Disabilities
- ACOG emphasizes adapting OBGYN care and offices to be inclusive for patients with disabilities.
- Clinicians must recognize barriers and offer age-appropriate screening access equitably.
Laser Shows Short-Term Symptom Gains Only
- Fractional CO2 laser shows short-term sexual and urinary symptom improvement in GSM studies.
- The clinical significance remains unclear because vaginal epithelium quality did not improve.
IUS Duration May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
- Korean data suggest levonorgestrel IUS use may link to increased breast cancer risk, especially early in use.
- Context with other studies is essential before changing practice based on this retrospective analysis.