Women's Health
From the Journals
Uptick in lung cancer in younger women, not related to smoking
Historically, lung cancer rates have been higher in men, but a new study shows higher rates in women.
Conference Coverage
Gestational diabetes: Treatment controversy rages on
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Opinion
Understanding postpartum psychosis: From course to treatment
Postpartum psychosis is relatively rare, with an incidence of 1 in 1,000 births, but it is one of the most serious complications of modern...
Opinion
Performing gender-reaffirming surgery: Guidelines for the general ob.gyn.
Learn how to provide an environment of safety for transgender and nonbinary patients seeking gender-reaffirming surgery.
Opinion
Molar pregnancy: The next steps after diagnosis
Postmolar GTN is a serious condition that usually can be cured with chemotherapy or, if appropriate, surgery.
From the Journals
Modafinil use in pregnancy tied to congenital malformations
A large Nordic study confirms a safety signal seen in postmarketing surveillance.
Applied Evidence
Evidence-based tools for premenstrual disorders
A symptoms chart, an algorithm, and a treatment options resource are among the tools you’ll find here to diagnose and treat premenstrual symptoms...
Commentary
Depression after miscarriage: Follow-up care is key
Women tend to feel ultimately responsible for the loss.
Opinion
Cannabis use in pregnancy and lactation: A changing landscape
Some questions, such as potential differences in the effects of exposure during pregnancy or lactation based on the route of administration (...
News from the FDA/CDC
Suicide rate higher than average for female clinicians
Male health care practitioners are less likely than all working-age men to die by suicide.
From the Journals
Unnecessary pelvic exams, Pap tests common in young women
Nineteen percent of young women, about 2.2 million, received a Pap test; the majority of these (72%) likely were unnecessary.