Obstetrics and Gynecology Featured News July 27, 2024 Mayo Clinic investigators discover a surprisingly high number of women have experienced premature or early menopause Mayo Clinic investigators were surprised to find higher numbers of premature menopause and early menopause than they anticipated. July 27, 2024 Mayo Clinic investigators discover new clues to early ovarian cancer detection and treatment response prediction A study published in Scientific Reports describes the finding of a distinct ovarian cancer microbiome. This discovery may benefit earlier disease diagnosis and prediction of treatment effectiveness. July 27, 2024 Discovery of a healthy embryo clue will improve selection for in vitro fertilization transfer Investigators at Mayo Clinic have found patterns to identify the best embryos for IVF. Reproductive Sciences published the paper about the findings. Dec. 07, 2021 Treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse A Mayo Clinic urogynecologist discusses the latest treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse. Latest Videos See All Fertility preservation for transgender individuals Zaraq Khan, M.B.B.S., reviews fertility preservation options for transgender individuals as discussed in an article he and colleagues published in the April 2020 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Fertility preservation in women and girls Zaraq Khan, M.B.B.S., discusses fertility preservation options presented in a paper he and colleagues published in the April 2020 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Beyond reflexive and prophylactic gynecologic surgery Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, M.D., discusses a review paper she and colleagues published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings calling for the careful consideration of gynecologic surgeries such as hysterectomy or oophorectomy and their long-term consequences. Clinical Trials See All Sequencing for Families with Hereditary DisordersRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate Women's Birth Experience and Postpartum Mental Health OutcomesRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate NT-proBNP Levels in the Prediction of Intrapartum and Postpartum Events in Adult Congenital Heart Disease PatientsRochester, Minn. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues More News 1 Increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with tubal ligation, hysterectomy alone or hysterectomy with oophorectomy 2 Modified Mohs surgery reduces recurrence of extramammary Paget's disease 3 Ovarian tissue vitrification potentially demonstrates superiority over slow freezing 4 Mayo Clinic pilot study pinpoints resectable high-grade serous ovarian cancer 5 Management of deep bowel endometriosis Medical Professionals Obstetrics and Gynecology