Women's Health
News
Hormone therapy didn’t increase recurrence or mortality in women treated for breast cancer
Recurrence was increased with vaginal hormone therapy among those taking aromatase inhibitors.
News
COVID-19 infection late in pregnancy linked to sevenfold risk of preterm birth
The later in pregnancy COVID-19 infection occurs, the more likely preterm birth appears to be.
News
PCOS in mothers tied to health problems in children
Children whose mothers have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hospitalization for various conditions, including asthma,...
News
Some have heavier periods after COVID vaccine
Many women are reporting that they have had heavier bleeding during their periods in the months after they received their COVID shots. But...
News
Hormone therapy and breast cancer: An overview
It can be expected that the effects of menopausal hormone therapy may vary between participants on the basis of age or time since menopause, as...
Conference Coverage
Menstrual phase impacts exercise effects in type 1 diabetes
Hypoglycemia was increased during the luteal phase, whereas hyperglycemia was more frequent in the follicular phase, in a small study.
News
Racial/ethnic disparities exacerbated maternal death rise during 2020 pandemic.
Sorting out the best way to do this type of research will be important for looking at excess deaths and maternal mortality following other events...
News
Stroke risk rises for women with history of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth
Recurrent pregnancy complications could be female-specific risk factors for stroke subtypes.
News
IUD injury risk rises shortly after women give birth
Health care providers should make patients aware of the heightened risk and should monitor these patients more closely.
Opinion
Racial disparities in endometrial cancer
The disparities seen in endometrial cancer mortality are not new. They can be seen in data for over 30 years and are only widening.