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 Labor00:12:28 Clinical Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis00:21:14 First Trimester Ultrasound in Women's Health00:34:12 First Trimester Ultrasound Anomalies and Costs00:38:29 The Cost-Effectiveness of Early Ultrasounds00:46:32 Improving Postpartum Sterilization Access00:55:32 Strategies for Postpartum Sterilization ProceduresFollow us on Instagram @thinkingaboutobgyn.