Women's Health
Conference Coverage
Prolactin, the pituitary, and pregnancy: Where’s the balance?
“The critical thing ... is to try to lower the prolactin.”
From the Journals
Antiretroviral choice for pregnant women with HIV does not appear to impact birth outcomes
Three different regimens of antiretroviral therapy did not produce significantly different adverse birth outcomes in women with HIV.
Conference Coverage
Endometriosis pain stemming from pelvic spasms improved with botulinum toxin
LOS ANGELES - In a study enrolling 28 women with endometriosis, all had evidence of myofascial dysfunction and pain.
From the Journals
Lupus is quietly killing young women
Cardiovascular events or infections may be considered causes of death, not complications of SLE.
From the Journals
ACOG advises earlier, more comprehensive postpartum care
A newly revised committee opinion focuses on how to improve care for the “fourth trimester.”
Opinion
Hints of altered microRNA expression in women exposed to EDCs
In this month’s Master Class, Dr. Shelley Ehrlich reports on her research into the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Opinion
Studying the gestational diabetes risk associated with endocrine-disrupting chemicals
This month’s Master Class discusses the relationship between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and conditions such as gestational diabetes mellitus...
Opinion
What is HIPEC?
In this month’s column, Dr. Emma Rossi examines the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer treatment.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Doctors say no to pot for sleep apnea
And what’s the best antithrombotic therapy after TAVI?
Conference Coverage
ERAS reduced opioid use, improved same-day discharge after gyn surgery
ORLANDO – ERAS implementation improves multiple outcomes for gynecologic surgery patients, but was associated with a slight increase in...
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Shingles boosts stroke risk
And marijuana use may spur change in safety-sensitive industries.