OBGYN Articles

Gynecologic Surgeon Dr. Shanti Mohling proposes a multifaceted approach to thoracic endometriosis treatment, focusing on causes, surgery technique, and post-surgical hormonal therapy.

Thoracic Endometriosis is a lesser-known manifestation of endometriosis where extra-pelvic lesions form within the thoracic cavity, primarily affecting the diaphragm. How is thoracic endometriosis diagnosed? Gynecologist Dr. Shanti Mohling explains.

Isthmocele is a defect at the site of a previous C-section which affects a significant number of women, making accurate diagnosis and management essential for addressing symptoms that impact reproductive health.

When treating isthmocele, physicians use a wide range of surgical techniques based on symptom severity and patient reproductive goals. This variation in repair methods has led to a lack of standardization, resulting in inconsistent patient outcomes.

Exparel provides a long-lasting, non-opioid solution for managing post-surgical pain in women’s health procedures such as hysterectomies and C-sections. Learn more about Exparel injection techniques, its benefits in reducing opioid use, and its role in improving patient recovery.

Set to take effect in 2025, the NOPAIN Act may help fight the opioid epidemic by providing a reimbursement pathway for certain non-opioid medications. Gynecologists Dr. Paula Bilica and Dr. Steve McCarus explain the impact of the NOPAIN Act through the lens of Exparel, a non-opioid pain medication that’s becoming more widely used across various surgical disciplines.

Learn about the direct effects of climate change on women’s health and reproductive outcomes in this overview from the co-founders of OBGYNs for a Sustainable Future, Dr. Jane Van Dis and Dr. Alexandra Melnky.

Bulkamid is a urethral bulking agent for urinary incontinence treatment that has only recently been approved for use in the United States. Though less effective than midurethral sling surgery, Bulkamid is minimally invasive and supported by substantial clinical data.