Women's Health
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The FDA has revised its guidance on fish consumption
The FDA has revised its 2017 guidance to promote healthy intake and safer choices for children and women who are pregnant, nursing, or might...
Conference Coverage
Claims data suggest endometriosis ups risk of chronic opioid use
Women with endometriosis had a nearly 300% higher rate of chronic opioid use, compared with those without endometriosis, according to an analysis...
News from the FDA/CDC
Long-term trend: Women receiving fewer pelvic exams
Data for women aged 15-44 “could provide a benchmark for estimates of the prevalence” before ACOG updated its guidelines in 2018.
Conference Coverage
Dr. Eve Espey: Some good news in her 2019 contraceptive update
NASHVILLE, TENN. –
Conference Coverage
LARC prolongs interpregnancy intervals but doesn’t cut preterm birth risk
NASHVILLE, TENN. – LARC use reduces short interpregnancy intervals, but does not appear to reduce the risk of...
Conference Coverage
Survey: Patient-provider communication regarding dyspareunia disappoints
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Communication between patients and HCPs about endometriosis-related dyspareunia is suboptimal, according to results of an...
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP favors shared decision on pneumococcal vaccine for older adults
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP extends HPV vaccine coverage
Committee voted for catch-up vaccination for all individuals through age 26 years, optional for older adults.
From the Journals
CVD risk upped in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors
Overall, breast cancer patients had significantly higher HSP60 levels and lower HSP70 levels than those of their cancer-free peers.
From the Journals
Sexual assault in military linked to sexual pain
Comorbid depression and PTSD also was likely in these female veterans.
News
FDA approves drug to treat low sexual desire in women
Women with reduced sexual desire can experience marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.