Women's Health
PURLs
Does azithromycin have a role in cesarean sections?
Yes, adding azithromycin to the usual antibiotic protocol in nonelective c-sections reduces infections. But not everyone can take advantage of it...
Case Reports
Erythematous, friable nipple with loss of protrusion • history of breastfeeding • Dx?
► Erythematous, friable nipple with loss of protrusion
► History of breastfeeding
Applied Evidence
The evaluation and management of female sexual dysfunction
Patients often fail to bring it up, and physicians may be reluctant to discuss it, but ignoring sexual dysfunction can disrupt a woman’s most...
From the Journals
Prenatal vitamin D supplementation plagued by lack of evidence
Prenatal supplementation with vitamin D appears to have benefits, but there’s still not enough evidence to spur recommendations.
News from the FDA/CDC
Two-thirds of abortions occur by 8 weeks’ gestation
Black women and those at the youngest ages are least likely to get early abortions.
Opinion
Postpartum depression: Moving toward improved screening with a new app
The MGH Perinatal Depression Scale (MGHPDS) is an app that screens for postpartum depression during and after pregnancy.
Conference Coverage
To predict macrosomia, focus on the abdomen
WASHINGTON – Is fetal abdominal circumference better than estimated fetal weight in predicting macrosomia?
Conference Coverage
Women with adult acne need more treatment options and support
The emotional impact of acne in adult women can be similar to that of psoriasis, according to Dr. Baldwin.
Conference Coverage
Incidence of adenomyosis in hysterectomy patients higher than previously reported
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Pelvic pain is a nebulous term that can encompass a range of medical issues, making it difficult for physicians to diagnose...
Conference Coverage
Prenatal maternal anxiety linked to hyperactivity in offspring as teenagers
New findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children point to a dose-response effect.
Latest News
The better mammogram: Experts explore sensitivity of new modalities
PHILADELPHIA – Newer technologies such as tomosynthesis and molecular breast imaging could be especially helpful in screening women with dense...