In this episode, we discuss the latest recommendations for treatments for osteopenia and osteoporosis, including vitamin D and calcium, as well as bisphophonates and other medications.

Then we discuss new literature about best methods for induction of labor and risks factors for uterine rupture during a trial of labor after Cesarean. We also discuss a new trial about late preterm antenatal steroids.

Also we talk about a new article about mammalian menopause the evolutionary rolls of menopause and concealed ovulation (fun people, we know!)

Finally, we answer a listener question about bleeding during surgery.

00:00:02 Treatment of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

00:14:40 Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Recommendations

00:24:05 Effectiveness of Late Preterm Steroids

00:35:49 Menopause and Evolution in Mammals

00:41:05 Concealed Estrus and Weight Gain Recommendations

00:47:56 Managing Surgical Hemostasis and Bleeding

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In this episode, Dr. Stuart Winkler returns to discuss new evidence about the risks and benefits of radical hysterectomy for cervical cancers. Also, for fun, we torture a Gyn-Onc with a four tips for managing cord prolapse. Also, we discuss a new commentary on activity restriction after gynecologic surgery.

00:00:02 Management of Cord Prolapse in Labor

00:11:01 History and Evolution of Radical Surgery

00:25:03 Recent Trials on Cervical Cancer Surgery

00:48:33 Activity Restrictions in Surgical Practice

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In this episode, we discuss which laparoscopic ports need to be closed and how. Plus, we discuss more evidence that the current narrative about maternal mortality in the US is false. Finally, we answer listener questions about oxytocin protocols and the history and utility of the Bishop's Score.

00:00:02 Closing Laparoscopic Ports
00:13:32 The Maternal Mortality Rate Debate
00:21:04 Maternal Mortality Misconceptions and Progress
00:30:30 Maternal Mortality Misconceptions and Data Accuracy
00:39:27 The Bishop's Score
00:45:41 Debating Oxytocin and Labor Policies

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