Women's Health
From the Journals
Focus groups seek transgender experience with HIV prevention
Conference Coverage
Cervical pessary didn’t prevent preterm birth in selected women
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – The Arabin cervical pessary did not significantly affect the likelihood of preterm birth or a composite measure of adverse...
Conference Coverage
Maternal methadone opioid maintenance therapy may be tied to smaller postnatal head circumference
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Opioid maintenance therapy with methadone during pregnancy may be associated with a significantly smaller postnatal head...
Commentary
CVH in pregnant women: Ample room for improvement
A recent study on cardiovascular health in pregnant women is an important step toward the development of pregnancy-specific guidelines and...
Latest News
Prospective algorithm favors vaginal hysterectomy
A decision tree model and outcomes analysis showed vaginal surgery as safe, effective, and feasible.
From the Journals
Nearly half of STI events go without HIV testing
Missed opportunities for HIV diagnosis have the potential to delay linkage to antiretroviral therapy or PrEP and prevention services.
Conference Coverage
CV health in pregnancy improves outcomes for mother and infant
PHOENIX – “Further study is needed across pregnancy and in other settings,” Dr. Perak said.
From the Journals
Study supports genetic testing for all breast cancer patients age 65 and younger
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
News from the FDA/CDC
Cancer mortality continues to decline while cancer incidence rises in women
The death rate for all cancers dropped by 1.5% a year during 2013-2017.
Conference Coverage
Botox: A new option for endometriosis pain?
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. - Pelvic floor spasm may be an important factor in endometriosis-associated pelvic pain.