Women's Health
From the Journals
Mifepristone, then misoprostol is best in early pregnancy loss
Pretreatment with mifepristone before misoprostol was superior to misoprostol alone in a randomized trial.
Conference Coverage
Dr. William J. Gradishar shares breast cancer take-aways from ASCO 2018
CHICAGO – TAILORx is a “big win,” while SANDPIPER results are nothing to get excited about.
From the Journals
Trachelectomy rate for early-stage cervical cancer rises to 17% in younger women
More young women with early-stage cervical cancer are opting for fertility-sparing trachelectomy, with similar outcomes to hysterectomy.
From the Journals
Bladder injection may improve sexual function
In a prospective observational study, 32 women with wet idiopathic overactive bladder received a 100 U/10 ml injection of onabotulinumtoxinA.
Video
Pregnancy may be ideal time to consider switching MS drugs
NASHVILLE, TENN – Women with multiple sclerosis who fare poorly on specific medications before pregnancy don’t tend to do any better afterward, a...
From the Journals
First antidepressant use not tied to first abortion
The strongest risk factors for initiating antidepressant use were indicators for earlier mental health problems, such as a previous psychiatric...
Applied Evidence
Is the "breast is best" mantra an oversimplification?
Recommendations about breastfeeding—absent critical analysis and removed from context—may overvalue its benefit. Here's a look at the evidence.
Commentary
Don’t overlook these uses of point-of-care ultrasound
In the article, “Point-of-care ultrasound: Coming soon to primary care?” (J Fam Pract. 2018;67:70-79), Bornemann et al outline potential...
PURLs
Let low-risk moms eat during labor?
Allowing low-risk pregnant women to eat less restrictive diets during labor may not only make them happier, but may shorten labor, too.
News
FDA approves estradiol vaginal inserts for dyspareunia*
A soft gel capsule for 2-week daily vaginal insertion has been approved to treat moderate to severe dyspareunia.
Opinion
Emergency contraception ... and our duty to inform
The annual well visit is the opportune time to educate parents and teens about abstinence, sex, sexually transmitted infections, and emergency...