Reproductive Endocrinology
From the Journals
Newer hormonal contraception formulations linked to breast cancer risk*
The elevated risk should be weighed against the benefits of contraception, researchers said.
Conference Coverage
Universal paternal Rh screening is cost effective in IVF
SAN ANTONIO – The strategy would save more than $1 million per 100,000 Rh negative pregnancies, if done in IVF populations.
Conference Coverage
Teach your adolescent patients about normal menses, so they know when it’s abnormal
CHICAGO – Use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign.
Conference Coverage
Young female hematologic cancer survivors have increased infertility risk
SAN ANTONIO – The study tracked infertility diagnoses among hematologic cancer survivors aged 16-34 years.
Conference Coverage
Are microRNAs the key to an endometriosis biomarker?
The miRNA combination test gives “an excellent diagnostic potential for endometriosis.”
Conference Coverage
Ulipristal acetate reduced bleeding for women with fibroids
SAN ANTONIO – About half of women in the VENUS II study achieved amenorrhea.
Commentary
Contraception coverage rollback is discriminatory
Policy shows the Trump administration’s lack of concern for women’s health.
From the Journals
Early start to puberty increases likelihood of depression in girls
Maturation is happening earlier and earlier, and it may be causing psychopathology.
Conference Coverage
Know the best specific signs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are “the best specific signs for PCOS.”
From the Journals
What’s in a name?
For some, a PCOS diagnosis might hurt more than it helps.
From the Journals
Less sex, more contraception use in teens in last decade
Contraception use is up in teens.