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Episode 199: Placental Pathology Part II

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special thanks to one of our listeners, Stephanie, who asked for this episode. We continue our journey into placental pathology: what can it be helpfu...

Episode 198: The Placental Pathology Report Part I

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special thanks to one of our listeners, Stephanie, who asked for this episode. Today, Fei and Nick start off with the very basics of placental patholo...

Episode 197: Scalpel Blades and Handles

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Halloween, so we have a SPOOKY episode lined up, all about BLADES.  What is the difference between a 10 and 11 blade? Why would you ever use a s...

Episode 196: Popular Birthing Trends and How the Obstetrician Should Address Them

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Fei and Nick address some popular (and sometimes controversial!) birthing trends in the United States. How do you talk to patients...

Episode 195: Microscopic Hematuria

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss the work up and differential for microscopic hematuria. When exactly do you need to send someone for work up? Who is at risk for ...

Episode 194: Menstrual Suppression

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei talk today about ways to suppress menstruation -- and the reasons behind this are many! Check out the new ACOG clinical practice guidelin...

#Wellness - Financial Series #6: Student Loans Update

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of news coming from the government about student loans. Thankfully, we have Michael Foley back with us to review all of the news...

Episode 193: The APGAR Score

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can't believe we haven't covered this topic yet! Today, Nick and Fei discuss the components of the APGAR score and what the score can mean. Is a 1 ...

Episode 192: Polyhydramnios

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So you may have heard about oligohydramnios, but what about polyhydramnios? What is it? What causes it? And most importantly, what do we do about it? ...

Episode 191: Monkeypox in Pregnancy

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Uh oh... are we in for another pandemic? Hopefully no, but as monkeypox has been on the rise in the United States, Fei and Nick review some recent lit...

#Wellness - Financial Series #5: Debt

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Foley, CFP, CSLP is back to continue talking about our incredibly popular financial wellness series. Today, we talk all about debt: at some point...

Episode 190: Telemedicine Abortion and Self-Managed Abortion

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick are joined by Dr. Sarah Gutman, an Assistant Professor of Ob/Gyn at the Hospital University of Pennsylvania. We review telemedicin...

Episode 189: The PROLONG Trial

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We follow up the Meis study with the PROLONG study from 2019. Did it confirm the findings for Meis? Find out today!  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instag...

Episode 188: The Meis Trial

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the right answer about progesterone for preterm birth prevention? We discuss the Meis study from 2003 regarding IM progesterone. But of course...

Episode 187: The CHOICE Study

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you make birth control free and accessible for everyone? The authors of the CHOICE study ask this question. Come and listen to Nick ...

#MedEd: Transition to Residency

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by three special guests about an important topic: transitioning to residency. What are the important aspects for a smooth transiti...

Espresso Episode 9: The Emergency Department Consult

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick discuss how to approach the emergency department consult. What information should you ask you ED colleagues? How do you know how q...

Episode 186: The CHAP Trial

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're back with more important Ob/Gyn studies! Fittingly, we talk about CHAP -- what do we do about chronic hypertension in pregnancy? Should w...

#Wellness - Financial Series #5: What to Look for In a Financial Advisor

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Mike Foley, CFP, CSLP to continue our financial wellness series. Today, we talk all about financial advisors. It's likely that you may...

Episode 185: The CHIPS Trial

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're back with more important Ob/Gyn studies! Before CHAP, there was the CHIPS Trial. Fei and Nick review this practice changing study that ca...

#Wellness - Financial Series #4: Retirement and Investing

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Mike Foley, CFP, CSLP to continue our financial wellness series. Today, we talk all about retirement and investing. How much do we put...

Episode 184: Exercise in Pregnancy

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to a recent suggestion, Fei and Nick discuss exercise in pregnancy. Is exercise safe? What are the benefits and risks? We answer these question...

Episode 183: Perinatal Mental Health

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick are joined by special guests Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas and Dr. Nancy Byatt to discuss perinatal mental health.  Tiffany A. Moore Si...

Episode 182: Sickle Cell Disease with Dr. Abel

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei interview Dr. Abel again about sickle cell disease. Dr. Abel is an Assistant Professor in Ob/Gyn at Oregon Health and Science University....

Episode 181: Electrosurgery with Dr. Frishman

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick are joined today by former president of SRS and former president of AAGL, Dr. Gary Frishman. He also happened to be our previous residenc...

Episode 180: Dermatoses of Pregnancy with Dr. Hanks

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei are joined by Dr. Laura Hanks from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She talks to us all about the dermatoses of pregnancy.  Twitte...

Episode 179: The ARRIVE Trial

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei tackle the ARRIVE trial on today's episode. What were the exact findings of the study? Does this mean we should be inducing everyone at 3...

Episode 178: The Twin Birth Study

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei look at the cousin of the Term Breech Trial with the Twin Birth Study! Can we deliver twins vaginally in a safe manner? A great st...

#Wellness - Financial Series #3: Budgeting

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Mike Foley, CFP, CSLP to continue our financial wellness series. Today, we discuss budgeting! Mike talks to us about where to allocate...

Episode 177: The CREST Study

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick dive back into studies that all Ob/Gyn residents should know. We cover an important paper from the CREST data -- what is the risk ...

#MedEd: Applying into PAGS

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei are joined once again by Aimee Morrison, an Ob/Gyn chief resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania who matched in...

Episode 176: The Term Breech Trial

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss a practice changing paper from 2000: The Term Breech Trial. What were the methods and findings? And what are some criticism?  Tw...

Episode 175: Planned Home Birth

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss planned home births. These are becoming more popular in the United States. What is the data? Is a planned home birth safe? Who sh...

Episode 174: Mastitis

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss mastitis and the difficulties of breastfeeding.  Interested in Rosh Review? Not only do we have the Rosh Review question of the ...

Episode 173: Postpartum Care

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can't believe we haven't done this episode already! Regardless, Fei and Nick highlight some of the issues with postpartum care in the United States...

Special Episode: Abortion Rights in the United States

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, in the aftermath of the leaked Supreme Court document, Fei and Nick talk about the current state of abortion in the United States ...

#Wellness - Financial Series #2: Disability Insurance

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Mike Foley, CFP, CSLP to continue our financial wellness series. Let's talk about disability insurance? Should we get it? When do we g...

Episode 172: Update to Pap Smears Part II

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss what to do if your cytology comes back as a high grade lesion or something else -- What exactly is AIS, AGC, or AEC? And, the most f...

Episode 171: Update to Pap Smears Part I

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What? There are more Pap Smear guidelines already? Yup! Nick and Fei explore some recent updates to Paps.  If you're an MS4 who has matched into an O...

Episode 170: The ALPS Study

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with more journal club on the ALPS Study - why do we give late preterm steroids? Fei and Nick discuss this practice changing study that ca...

Episode 169: Hemoglobinopathies Part I - Thalassemias with Dr. David Abel

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined again by Dr. David Abel to talk about the first part of hemoglobinopathies: thalassemias.  Dr. Abel is an assistant professor in the Di...

Episode 168: Postpartum IUD Placement with Dr. Sarah Prager

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei are joined by Dr. Sarah Prager from the University of Washington to talk about postpartum IUD placement. When should we do them? What abo...

#Wellness - Financial Series #1: Student Loans

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick are joined by Mike Foley, CFP, CSLP to start our financial wellness series. First off the bat: student loans. What are they? How d...

Episode 167: The BEAM Trial

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for more magnesium! Today Fei and Nick discuss the BEAM trial -- why do we use magnesium for cerebral palsy prophylaxis, and when do we do i...

Episode 166: The MAGPIE Trial

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Fei and Nick discuss the MAGPIE trial -- a landmark Ob/Gyn trial on magnesium for eclampsia prevention.  Don't forget to check out our Rosh Rev...

Episode 165: Permanent Sterilization with Dr. Aparna Sridhar

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Dr. Sridhar from UCLA to talk about permanent sterilization. She is a family planning trained Ob/Gyn and answers all our questi...

Episode 164: Hysteroscopy Part II

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick are re-joined by Dr. Andrey Dolinko, a second year REI fellow at the University of Pennsylvania to talk more about hysteroscopy.  Don't ...

Episode 163: Obstetric Lacerations

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss obstetric lacerations: how common are they? How do we repair them and manage them?  Don't forget to check out our Rosh Review qu...

Episode 162: Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Fei and Nick discuss thrombocytopenia in pregnancy. What happens when there are low platelets? When should we worry?  Don't forget to check out...

Episode 161: Soft Markers of Aneuploidy

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick go back to discussing an obstetrics topic this week: what do you do if you find an isolated soft marker of aneuploidy on ultrasound?  Do...

Episode 160: Evaluation and Management of Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not sure how we missed this, but on today's episode, Fei and Nick discussed tubal ectopic pregnancy. How do we evaluate for and manage it? We review s...

Special Episode: Maculopathy and Elmiron with Dr. Nieraj Jain

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we bring on Dr. Nieraj Jain, a vitreoretinal surgeon at Emory Eye Center, who discovered pentosan polysulfate maculopathy. He talks to us about...

Episode 159: Interstitial Cystitis with Dr. Edward Kim

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have with us Dr. Edward Kim, a second year urogynecology fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. He talks to us about the evaluation and ma...

Episode 158: BRCA - Evaluation and Management for the General Ob/Gyn

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei are chatting about the BRCA mutations today. Come and listen about how to evaluate and manage patients with BRCA mutations in general pra...

Episode 157: Route of Hysterectomy

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Fei and Nick discuss the different routes of hysterectomy. How do you and your patient choose what's best for them?  Don't forget to check out ...

Episode 156: Endometrial Ablation

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick address the topic of endometrial ablation. There has been a lot of misinformation on apps like Tik Tok about this issue, so we wan...

#Med Ed: Interview with Dr. Adam Rosh

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick interview Dr. Adam Rosh of Rosh Review. He gives some insight into medical education and how we can become better test takers.  D...

Episode 155: Update to Osteoporosis

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new updates! We are updating our osteoporosis episode from way back in 2018. ACOG has a new series of clinical practice guidelines that we w...

Episode 154: Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you had happy holidays! Today, Nick and Fei review VIN. What is it? How do we follow? When should we treat? Come and listen to find out! Also,...

Episode 153: Puberty and Precocious Puberty

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is puberty? Fei and Nick attempt to answer this question, as well as discuss the work up of precocious puberty Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instagra...

Episode 152: Updates to Preventing Preterm Birth

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick do a quick update to preventing preterm birth. There's a new ACOG practice bulletin with new data summarized in it! Go and check i...

Episode 151: Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Fei and Nick discuss screening for alcohol use in pregnancy. We also go over fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instag...

Episode 150: Fecal Incontinence

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! We hope our American listeners had a restful Thanksgiving. Fei and Nick tackle the difficult topic of fecal incontinence -- what are the...

Episode 149: Limiting Interventions in Labor

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick discuss a much sought after topic from our listeners: how do we decrease interventions in labor? Find out today on this episode ab...

Episode 148: Cesarean Scar Ectopic

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Fei and Nick discuss one of the scariest ectopics they have encountered: the C-section scar ectopic. How do you diagnose and manage it? Find out...

Episode 147: Von Willebrand Disease with Dr. David Abel

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei are joined by Dr. David Abel to discuss Von Willebrand Disease. We review its importance both in the Gyn and the Ob patient. Dr. A...

Episode 146: Imitators of Preeclampsia

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At this point, almost everything looks like preeclampsia. But today, Fei and Nick discuss some important differentiators of other dangerous diseases t...

Episode 145: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss the basic on DKA this episode. Why can it happen more frequently during pregnancy? How is it different during pregnancy? Also, wh...

Episode 144: Female Sexual Dysfunction

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei provide a brief overview of female sexual dysfunction based on the ACOG Practice Bulletin. Also, in new and cutting edge research,...

Episode 143: Endometriosis Part II

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part of their series on endometriosis, Fei and Nick discuss treatment options for endometriosis. Check out episode 77 on chronic pelvic...

Episode 142: Endometriosis Part I

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this first part of their series on endometriosis, Fei and Nick discuss the etiology, risk factors, and diagnosis of endometriosis. Check out episod...

Episode 141: Hysteroscopy Part I

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick are joined by Dr. Andrey Dolinko, a second year REI fellow at UPenn, who introduces us to hysteroscopy.  Twitter: @creogsovercoff...

Episode 140: Update to Prenatal Genetic Screening and Diagnosis

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick bring you a quick update to their previous episode on prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing. What's is PGT? What lab t...

Episode 139: Covid in Pregnancy - Update #3

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei discuss some updates on COVID in pregnancy.  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instagram: @creogsovercoffee Facebook: www.facebook.com/c...

Episode 138: Hepatitides in Pregnancy

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick are joined by Dr. Aimee Morrison to talk about hepatitis in pregnancy. Dr. Morrison is a chief resident at the Hospital of the Uni...

Episode 137: Blood Transfusions

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been confused by what the components of blood are? How do you counsel about risks and benefits? Today, Fei and Nick discuss everything to know ab...

Episode 136: Second and Third Trimester Bleeding

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How did we miss this one? Nick and Fei discuss reasons for second and third trimester, how to diagnose the reason behind it, and what to do!  Twitter...

Episode 135: Tobacco Use in Pregnancy

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick discuss tobacco use in pregnancy, as well as methods to help your patients stop!  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instagram: @creogsovercoffee...

Episode 134: Delayed Cord Clamping

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei discuss the risks and benefits of delayed cord clamping. What evidence do we have, and what did we used to do?  Twitter: @creogsovercoff...

Episode 133: Anemia in Pregnancy

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looks like we missed another essential episode today! Come check out today's episode to learn about anemia in pregnancy and what exactly is in a Texas...

Episode 132: Laparoscopic Surgery Part IV

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei are back with Dr. Merima Ruhotina to talk even more about laparoscopy! We review everything pneumoperitoneum: how does it affect t...

Episode 131: Obesity in Pregnancy

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick discuss obesity in pregnancy. While there are some risks, there are many things we can do to decrease these risks before and durin...

Espresso Episode 8: Acute Treatment for Vaginal Bleeding

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this espresso episode, Fei and Nick talk about acute management of vaginal bleeding. What do you do when the ED emergently consults you for heavy v...

Episode 130: What Your Charge Nurse Wants You to Know

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei interview Julie Park, charge nurse at the University of Washington labor and delivery, and a nurse with over 30 years of experience. She ...

Episode 129: Updates to Fetal Growth Restriction

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a little hard to believe, but it's been over 2 years since we talked about fetal growth restriction, and there have been some updates! Come and j...

Episode 128: Headaches in Pregnancy

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick discuss headaches in pregnancy. What should set off your alarm bells? How do you treat headaches?  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Inst...

Episode 127: Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Fei and Nick talk about sickle cell disease and pregnancy. Come learn about its inheritance pattern, its signs and symptoms, and management!  I...

Episode 126: Laparoscopic Surgery Part III

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei have Dr. Merima Ruhotina back on the show to continue the third part of the laparoscopic series on our show. Dr. Ruhotina is a min...

Episode 125: Antenatal Testing

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei talk about the ins and outs of antenatal testing. Why do we do it? Is it actually helpful? What are the different modalities? Join...

Episode 124: Opioid Use in Pregnancy

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei talk about opioid use in pregnancy. What is methadone? What about buprenorphine? Why should I consult the NICU?  We answer these ...

Episode 123: Asthma in Pregnancy

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei talk about asthma in pregnancy. We discuss diagnosis, classification, and management.  Instagram: @creogsovercoffee Facebook: ww...

Episode 122: Laparoscopic Surgery Part II

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei have Dr. Merima Ruhotina back on the show to continue the second part of the laparoscopic series on our show. Dr. Ruhotina is a mi...

Episode 121: Laparoscopic Surgery Part I

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nick and Fei have Dr. Merima Ruhotina on the show to start off the laparoscopic surgery series on our show. Dr. Ruhotina is a minimally invasiv...

Episode 120: Systemic Racism and Bias in Medicine with The Black Ob/Gyn Project

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick sit down with Dr. Tamandra Morgan and Dr. Rachel Bervell, the founders of The Black Ob/Gyn Project to talk about systemic racism i...

Episode 119: Evidence-Based Gyn Surgery

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We did the evidence based C-section, so it's only fair we talk about the evidence-based gyn surgery! Today, Nick and Fei review the ARHQ recommendatio...

Episode 118: Hemostatic Agents

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Fei and Nick go down the surgery route and talk about hemostatic agents. What exactly is Floseal? What about Surgicel? Come and find out on tod...

Episode 117: Induction of Labor Methods

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Twitter: @creogsovercoff1  Today Nick and Fei talk about all the methods of induction. Come and figure out what are the common methods... and is ther...

Episode 116: Informed Consent

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Fei come together to discuss informed consent and patient-centered decision making: a very important topic not just for Ob/Gyns, but all phys...

Episode 115: Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about combined hormonal contraceptives with Dr. Aparna Sridhar! Dr. Sridhar is a family planning specialist and an Associate Clinical Pr...

Episode 114: Placenta Accreta Part II

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fei and Nick return with Drs. Scott Shainker and Brett Einerson to talk everything placenta accreta in the second part of our PAS episodes.  Dr. Scot...