Women's Health
News from the FDA/CDC
Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable
Almost one-third of pregnancy-related deaths occur before delivery, the CDC reported.
Conference Coverage
Online counseling clarifies treatment options for menopausal women
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Of 36 women who completed the counseling, 72% were able to express a clear preference for a...
Conference Coverage
Liletta IUD efficacy extends to 6 years
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Nine pregnancies have occurred so far.
Conference Coverage
Multiple sclerosis may not flare up after pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA – Exclusive breastfeeding significantly reduced the risk of postpartum relapses.
Conference Coverage
ACOG guidance addresses cardiac contributors to maternal mortality
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The guidance has the potential to make strides toward eliminating preventable maternal death.
Feature
HHS finalizes controversial conscience regulation
“Once again, this administration shows itself to be determined to use religious liberty to harm communities it deems less worthy of equal...
From the Journals
Ulipristal acetate tops placebo for uterine leiomyomas
Significantly greater improvements in physical and social activities were seen with both ulipristal doses, compared with placebo, from baseline to...
From the Journals
Version success more likely in lower BMI, multiparous breech pregnancies
Previous childbirth, lower BMI, and a larger forebag are all associated with a greater chance of success with external cephalic version in breech...
Opinion
Bipolar disorder during pregnancy: Lessons learned
Sustaining euthymia is perhaps the single most critical principle in managing bipolar women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
From the Journals
Knowledge gaps about long-term osteoporosis drug therapy benefits, risks remain large
A position paper makes recommendations based on findings from an NIH workshop and systematic review.
Opinion
Discuss compounded bioidentical hormones and cancer risk
Patients who desire compounded bioidentical hormone preparations should be counseled that little is known about the safety of these preparations,...