Kaunitz AM

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas or myomas) are a major issue for individuals with a uterus as well as a disease with profound disparities for Black/African American (Black) individuals. These disparities have roots in early gynecologic practic…

OBJECTIVES: The clinical utility of extended regimen combined oral contraceptives (COCs) is increasingly being recognised. Our objective was to understand the attitudes of women and clinicians about the use of these regimens. We present the…

Most menopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms with bothersome symptoms often lasting longer than one decade. Hormone therapy (HT) represents the most effective treatment for these symptoms with oral and transdermal estrogen formulatio…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to critically appraise the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal sonography for diagnosing adenomyosis. STUDY DESIGN: Computerized databases were used to identify relevant reports published between 19…

Many women remain unaware of classic oral contraceptive (OC) noncontraceptive health benefits even as new health advantages emerge from experience and research. An extensive body of evidence has established that OC protect women against dys…

Injectable contraceptions appeal to women who value the efficacy, convenience, and safety provided by this reversible birth control option. Since FDA approval for contraceptive use in 1992, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)--already …

Since their introduction nearly 30 years ago, oral contraceptives have been widely researched regarding their contraceptive and noncontraceptive effects. With proper usage, oral contraceptives provide highly effective contraception. In addi…