Women's Health
Q&A
Does long-term use of sibutramine (Meridia) result in continued weight loss in short-term responders?
BACKGROUND: Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2, is a common chronic disorder with a prevalence of 22.3...
Q&A
Is sildenafil (Viagra) an efficacious treatment for sexual arousal disorder in premenopausal women?
Caruso S, Intelisano G, Lupo L, Agnello C. Premenopausal women affected by sexual arousal disorder treated with sildenafil: A double blind, cross-...
Q&A
Does estrogen/progestin therapy in postmenopausal women decrease their risk of fracture?
Cauley JA, Black DM, Barrett-Connor E, et al. Effects of hormone replacement therapy on clinical fractures and height loss: the Heart and Estrogen...
Q&A
Is breast self-examination an effective screening measure for breast cancer?
Baxter N, with the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. Preventive health care, 2001 update: should women be routinely taught breast...
Clinical Inquiries
What is the best diagnostic approach to postmenopausal vaginal bleeding in women taking hormone replacement therapy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Women on standard estrogen/progestin hormone replacement therapy (HRT) regimens frequently have irregular bleeding during...
Q&A
Does adding estrogen to the hormone-free days of an oral contraceptive (OC) cycle reduce menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal OC users?
Blumel JE, Castelo-Branco C, Binfa L, Aparicio R, Mamani L. A scheme of combined oral contraceptives for women more than 40 years old. Menopause...
Q&A
Can regular intake of either cranberry juice or a drink containing Lactobacillus bacteria prevent urinary tract infection (UTI) recurrence in women after an initial episode?
Kontiokari T, Sundqvist K, Nuutinen M, Pokka T, Koskela M, Uhari M. Randomised trial of cranberry-lingonberry juice and Lactobacillus GG drink for...
Q&A
Do third-generation oral contraceptives (OCs) increase the risk of venous thrombosis?
Kemmeren JM, Algra A, Grobbee DE. Third generation oral contraceptives and risk of venous thrombosis: meta-analysis. BMJ 2001; 323:1-9.
Clinical Inquiries
Should induction of labor be considered in a woman with a macrosomic baby?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Currently, there is no evidence to support labor induction in women with suspected fetal macrosomia (grade of...
Commentary
NSAIDs During Pregnancy
Q&A
Are less than standard doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) effective for the treatment of hot flushes?
Utian WH, Shoupe D, Bachmann G, Pinkerton JV, Pickar JH. Relief of vasomotor symptoms and vaginal atrophy with lower doses of conjugated equine...