Women's Health
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Early or delayed menopause and irregular periods tied to new-onset atrial fibrillation
Findings highlight the significance of considering the reproductive history of women while developing tailored screening and prevention strategies...
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Eighty percent of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable: Study
“It’s significant. It’s staggering. It’s heartbreaking.”
Conference Coverage
Fish oil pills do not reduce fractures in healthy seniors: VITAL
The largest worldwide study to examine how fish oil supplements might reduce the risk of fractures did not find any benefit.
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Myocardial infarction in women younger than 50: Lessons to learn
“Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in women, killing seven times more than breast cancer,” notes Dr. Manzo-Silberman.
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Isotretinoin prescribers need better education on emergency contraception
Two-thirds of providers reported receiving no education on emergency contraception, despite relevance to isotretinoin patients.
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New study supports safety of COVID-19 boosters during pregnancy
Local and systemic reactions, such as aches and pains, from a COVID-19 booster or third dose were short-lived with no ongoing concerns in pregnant...
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Hormonal therapy a safe, long term option for older women with recalcitrant acne
No pap smear or pelvic exam is required when prescribing oral contraceptives, but the risk of clotting should be discussed, Dr. Jenny Murase said...
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New ovulatory disorder classifications from FIGO replace 50-year-old system
Once an ovulatory disorder has been diagnosed, four basic categories provide a framework for classification.
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State of the science in PCOS: Emerging neuroendocrine involvement driving research
Much of the more recent research into PCOS has focused on possible neural contributors to the condition, but these discoveries likely apply only...
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Early menopause linked with increased risk of heart problems
A study of more than 1.4 million women revealed that the younger the age at menopause, the higher the risk of heart failure and atrial...