R Sullender

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are frequently used in the field of gynecology and are often in place at the time of pelvic surgery. However, there are no guidelines for management of an IUD during surgery in which a uterine manipulator is used…

INTRODUCTION: There are no guidelines for management of an intrauterine device (IUD) during surgery in which a uterine manipulator is used, with practices varying from preemptive removal and replacement versus replacement only if dislodged.…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition characterized by chronic pelvic inflammation and pain. Due to anatomic proximity and shared innervation, “crosstalk” between pelvic organs and endometriosis often occurs, resulti…

INTRODUCTION: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) encompasses multiple conditions that can lead to pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding, particularly in Black women, and may require hysterectomy. However, ovarian-sparing hysterectomy has be…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of an interleukin-1 (IL-1) antagonist anakinra (Kineret®) on endometriosis-related quality of life (QoL), pain, and inflammatory biomarkers. METHODS: This was a single-site, randomized, double-blinded, place…

PURPOSE: The diagnosis of endometriosis often takes several years, delaying appropriate care while patients suffer from pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia. Understanding whether residents in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) are be…