Episode 7.12 BV Screening, WHI, First Trimester Anatomy Ultrasound, and Postpartum Sterilization

In this episode, we discuss routine bacterial vaginosis screening in patients with preterm labor symptoms. Then, we discuss some dietary and other less-discussed findings from the Women's Health Initiative. We also discuss a new review article about first trimester anatomic ultrasounds. Finally, we answer a listener question about implementing postpartum sterilization routinely into unsupportive hospitals.

00:00:02 Testing for BV in Preterm Labor

00:12:28 Clinical Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis

00:21:14 First Trimester Ultrasound in Women's Health

00:34:12 First Trimester Ultrasound Anomalies and Costs

00:38:29 The Cost-Effectiveness of Early Ultrasounds

00:46:32 Improving Postpartum Sterilization Access

00:55:32 Strategies for Postpartum Sterilization Procedures

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