Chapter 03: Gynaecology

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5 A definition of sexual health. Greenhouse P. BMJ; 1995 Jun 3 ; 310(6992):1468-9. PubMed ID: 7613294 A definition of sexual health. Greenhouse P. BMJ; 1995 Jun 3 ; 310(6992):1468-9. PubMed ID: 7613294">[Link]; page 243

6 Sexual dysfunction in the United States: prevalence and predictors. Laumann EO, JAMA; 1999 Feb 10 ; 281(6):537-44. PubMed ID: 10022110 [Link]; page 243

7 ABC of sexual health: female sexual problems I: loss of desire-what about the fun? Butcher J. BMJ; 1999 Jan 2 ; 318(7175):41-3. PubMed ID: 9872888 [Link]; page 243

8 The frequency of significant pathology in women attending a general gynaecological service for postcoital bleeding. Rosenthal ABJOG; 2001 Jan ; 108(1):103-6. PubMed ID: 11212982 [Link]; page 250

9 International Diabetes Federation and Cite this article as: BMJ, doi:10.1136/bmj.38429.473310.AE 2005 April [Link]; page 252

10 Laparoscopic ovarian drilling as first line of treatment in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Author: Cleemann L, Lauszus FF, Trolle B. Journal: Gynecol Endocrinol; 2004 Mar ; 18(3):138-43. PubMed ID: 15255282. Laparoscopic ovarian drilling as first line of treatment in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Author: Cleemann L, Lauszus FF, Trolle B. Journal: Gynecol Endocrinol; 2004 Mar ; 18(3):138-43. PubMed ID: 15255282.">[Link]; page 252

11 Treatment for the premenstrual syndrome with agnus castus fruit extract: prospective, randomised, placebo controlled study. Schellenberg R. BMJ; 2001 Jan 20 ; 322(7279):134-7. PubMed ID: 11159568 [Link]; page 254

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13 Estrogen replacement therapy and ovarian cancer mortality in a large prospective study of US women. Author: Rodriguez C, Patel AV, Calle EE, Jacob EJ, Thun MJ. Journal: JAMA; 2001 Mar 21 ; 285(11):1460-5. PubMed ID: 11255422 [Link]; page 256

14 BJOG. 2000 Aug;107(8):1012-6. A comparison of 25 mg and 50 mg oestradiol implants in the control of climacteric symptoms following hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Panay N [Link]; page 257

15 Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy postmenopausal women: principal results From the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial.Author: Rossouw JE, Women's Health Initiative Investigators . Journal: JAMA; 2002 Jul 17 ; 288(3):321-33. PubMed ID: 12117397 [Link]; page 257

16 Estrogen plus progestin and the incidence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in postmenopausal women: the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA; 2003 May 28 ; 289(20):2651-62. PubMed ID: 12771112 [Link]; page 257

17 Management of spontaneous miscarriage in the first trimester: an example of putting informed shared decision making into practice. Ankum WM, BMJ; 2001 Jun 2 ; 322(7298):1343-6. PubMed ID: 11387184 [Link]; page 260

18 Fertility following radical, conservative-surgical or medical treatment for tubal pregnancy: a population-based study.Bouyer J, BJOG; 2000 Jun ; 107(6):714-21. PubMed ID: 10847225 [Link]; page 263

19 Fertility outcome following combined methotrexate treatment of unruptured extrauterine pregnancy.Debby A BJOG; 2000 May ; 107(5):626-30. PubMed ID: 10826577 [Link]; page 263

20 Potential health and economic impact of adding a human papillomavirus vaccine to screening programs. Author: Kulasingam SL, Myers ER. Journal: JAMA; 2003 Aug 13 ; 290(6):781-9. PubMed ID: 12915431 [Link]; page 272

21 Therapeutic vaccination with MVA E2 can eliminate precancerous lesions (CIN 1, CIN 2, and CIN 3) associated with infection by oncogenic human papillomavirus. Author: Corona Gutierrez CM, Tinoco A, Navarro T, Contreras ML, Cortes RR, Calzado P, Reyes L, Posternak R, Morosoli G, Verde ML, Rosales R. Journal: Hum Gene Ther; 2004 May ; 15(5):421-31. PubMed ID: 15144573. [Link]; page 272

22 Ultrasonographic measurement of endometrial changes following discontinuation of tamoxifen treatment in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. Cohen I, Beyth Y, Azaria R, Flex D, Figer A, Tepper R. BJOG; 2000 Sep ; 107(9):1083-7. PubMed ID: 11002949 [Link]; page 274

23 Reproductive health and polycystic ovary syndrome. Gibson M. Am J Med; 1995 Jan 16 ; 98(1A):67S-75S. PubMed ID: 7825642 [Link]; page 278

24 Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1999 Jul;106(7):623-32. Spencer CP. Endometrial assessment re-visited. [Link]; page 279

25 Dietary fat intake and risk of epithelial ovarian cancer: a meta-analysis of 6,689 subjects from 8 observational studies.Author: Huncharek M, Kupelnick B. Journal: Nutr Cancer; 2001 ; 40(2):87-91. PubMed ID: 11962260. Medline abstract, n=6,689 HYPERLINK "http://pubmedhh.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi?id=11962260&from=cqsr" [Link]; page 280

26 Tubal ligation and risk of ovarian cancer in carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations: a case-control study.Author: Narod S. Journal: Lancet; 2001 May 12 ; 357(9267):1467-70. PubMed ID: 11377596. [Link]; page 283

27 [No abstract] Bacterial vaginosis: a public health review. Morris M, Nicoll A, Simms I, Wilson J, Catchpole M. BJOG; 2001 May ; 108(5):439-50. PubMed ID: 11368127 [Link]; page 284

28 Evaluation of a new amplified enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in male urine, female endocervical swab, and patient obtained vaginal swab specimens. Author: Tanaka M, Nakayama H, Sagiyama K, Haraoka M, Yoshida H, Hagiwara T, Akazawa K, Naito S. Journal: J Clin Pathol; 2000 May ; 53(5):350-4. PubMed ID: 10889816. [Link]; page 285

29 Comparison of first void urine and urogenital swab specimens for detection of Mycoplasma genitalium and Chlamydia trachomatis by polymerase chain reaction in patients attending a sexually transmitted disease clinic. Author: Jensen JS, Bjšrnelius E, Dohn B, Lidbrink P. Journal: Sex Transm Dis; 2004 Aug ; 31(8):499-507. PubMed ID: 15273584. [Link]; page 285

30 J Med Microbiol. 2002 Dec;51(12):1021-31.The accuracy and efficacy of screening tests for Chlamydia trachomatis: a systematic review. Watson EJ [Link]; page 285

31 Endometriosis. Author: Giudice LC, Kao LC. Journal: Lancet; 2004 Nov 13 ; 364(9447):1789-99. PubMed ID: 15541453 [Link]; page 288

32 Endometriosis during postmenopausal period--probable causes for its origin and development Author: Nikolov A, Dimitrov A, Iliev D, Genov N. Journal: Akush Ginekol (Sofiia); 2004 ; 43(6):50-3. PubMed ID: 15669654 [Link]; page 288

33 Stress reactivity and family relationships in the development and treatment of endometriosis. Author: Harrison V, Rowan K, Mathias J. Journal: Fertil Steril; 2005 Apr ; 83(4):857-64. PubMed ID: 15820791. [Link]; page 288

34 Medical management of endometriosis-associated pain. Author: Mahutte NG, Arici A. Journal: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am; 2003 Mar ; 30(1):133-50. PubMed ID: 12699262 [Link]; page 288

35 Medical management of endometriosis: a systematic review. Author: Schroder AK, Diedrich K, Ludwig M. Journal: IDrugs; 2004 May ; 7(5):451-63. PubMed ID: 15154107 [Link]; page 288

36 Current practice for the laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis: a national questionnaire survey of consultant gynaecologists in UK. Author: Moses SH, Clark TJ. Journal: BJOG; 2004 Nov ; 111(11):1269-72. PubMed ID: 15521873 [Link]; page 288

37 Origins and molecular pathology of ovarian cancer. Author: Bell DA. Journal: Mod Pathol; 2005 Feb ; 18 Suppl 2():S19-32. PubMed ID: 15761464 [Link]; page 288

38 International Journal of Gynecological Cancer Volume 13 Issue 4 Page 466 Endometriosis-related malignancies. G. S. Leiserowitz [Link]; page 288

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40 Lancet. 1999 Aug 14;354(9178):566. Stanback J. Checklist for ruling out pregnancy among family-planning clients in primary care. [Link]; page 297

41 Oral contraceptives and the risk of breast cancer.Author: Marchbanks PA, McDonald JA, Wilson HG, Folger SG, Mandel MG, Daling JR, Bernstein L, Malone KE, Ursin G, Strom BL, Norman SA, Wingo PA, Burkman RT, Berlin JA, Simon MS, Spirtas R, Weiss LK.Journal: N Engl J Med; 2002 Jun 27 ; 346(26):2025-32. PubMed ID: 12087137. [Link]; page 300

42 Moreno V, Bosch FX, Mu–oz N, Meijer CJ, Shah KV, Walboomers JM, Herrero R, Franceschi S, International Agency for Research on Cancer. Multicentric Cervical Cancer Study Group .Journal: Lancet; 2002 Mar 30 ; 359(9312):1085-92. PubMed ID: 11943255 [Link]; page 300

43 Combined oral contraceptives, migraine and ischaemic stroke. Clinical and Scientific Committee of the Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care and the Family Planning Association. Author: MacGregor EA, Guillebaud J. Journal: Br J Fam Plann; 1998 Jul ; 24(2):55-60. PubMed ID: 9719712 [Link]; page 301

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49 Vasectomy and the risk of prostate cancer: a meta-analysis examining vasectomy status, age at vasectomy, and time since vasectomy. Author: Dennis LK. Journal: Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis; 2002 ; 5(3):193-203. PubMed ID: 12496981 [Link]; page 305

50 The prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and their relationship to gender, age, parity and mode of delivery. Author: MacLennan AH, Journal: BJOG; 2000 Dec ; 107(12):1460-70. PubMed ID: 11192101 [Link]; page 306

51 Managing incontinence due to detrusor instability. Journal: Drug Ther Bull; 2001 Aug ; 39(8):59-64. PubMed ID: 11526802 [Link]; page 306

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54 Managing incontinence due to detrusor instability. Journal: Drug Ther Bull; 2001 Aug ; 39(8):59-64. PubMed ID: 11526802 [Link]; page 307

55 Randomized, double-blind placebo controlled trial of the once daily antimuscarinic agent solifenacin succinate in patients with overactive bladder. Author: Cardozo L, Lisec M, Millard R, van Vierssen Trip O, Kuzmin I, Drogendijk TE, Huang M, Ridder AM. Journal: J Urol; 2004 Nov ; 172(5 Pt 1):1919-24. PubMed ID: 15540755. [Link]; page 307

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57 Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Oct;13(5):507-12. Voiding dysfunction. Dorflinger A [Link]; page 307

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59 Can ultrasound replace ambulatory urodynamics when investigating women with irritative urinary symptoms? Author: Robinson D, Anders K, Cardozo L, Bidmead J, Toozs-Hobson P, Khullar V. Journal: BJOG; 2002 Feb ; 109(2):145-8. PubMed ID: 11888096 [Link]; page 307

60 Sexuality after total vs. subtotal hysterectomy. Author: Zobbe V, Gimbel H, Andersen BM, Filtenborg T, Jakobsen K, S¿rensen HC, Toftager-Larsen K, Sidenius K, M¿ller N, Madsen EM, Vejtorp M, Clausen H, Rosgaard A, Gluud C, Ottesen BS, Tabor A. Journal: Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand; 2004 Feb ; 83(2):191-6. PubMed ID: 14756739 [Link]; page 308



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