Episode 9:12 Serial Cervical Lengths, MAHA, and More!

Howard Herrell and Antonia Roberts explore evidence-based practices in obstetrics and gynecology, examining both established protocols and emerging research with critical perspectives on medical misinformation.• Serial cervical length monitoring after LEEP procedures lacks evidence for improving outcomes despite being common practice• SMFM's 2016 recommendation explicitly advises against routine cervical length screening for patients with history of cervical procedures• Retrospective studies on induction timing require careful interpretation due to inherent biases in methodology• Understanding the difference between intent-to-treat and per-protocol analysis is crucial when evaluating medical research• Pseudoscience and alternative medicine have gained mainstream acceptance over decades through celebrity endorsements and media platforms• Reusable surgical instruments like stainless steel uterine manipulators offer both economic and environmental advantages over disposable options• Plus, Learn the history of The Green Journal's distinctive colorBe sure to check out thinkingaboutobgyn.com for more information and follow us on Instagram. We'll be back in two weeks.00:00:35 Monitoring Cervical Length After LEEP00:10:30 Understanding Intent-to-Treat Analysis00:28:54 MAHA Movement and Medical Misinformation00:53:49 Carbon Footprint of Uterine Manipulators00:57:30 History of the Green JournalFollow us on Instagram @thinkingaboutobgyn.