Women's Health
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New drug improves sex drive, at least on paper
Injectable improves sexual satisfaction scores, but its clinical impact is hard to discern.
News
FDA proposes new breast implant labeling with a boxed warning
Following a high-profile hearing in March 2019, and a textured breast implant recall in July, the FDA has proposed a boxed warning and other...
News
ACIP recommends two options for pertussis vaccination
Updated language allows use of either Tdap or Td for pertussis booster, prophylaxis, and catch-up immunization, according to ACIP recommendations...
Conference Coverage
Women with PCOS have greater risk of postpartum depression, preeclampsia, eclampsia
PHILADELPHIA – Comprehensive screening and targeted interventions are needed during the postpartum period in this...
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Duloxetine ‘sprinkle’ launches for patients with difficulty swallowing
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Study: Half of college women exhibited binge eating symptoms
Binge eating symptoms were noted in 50% of college women and associated with greater depression and anxiety.
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Poor neonatal outcomes tied to excessive, insufficient weight gain during twin pregnancies
But more information is needed before this can change practice.
Feature
Bringing focus to the issue: Dr. Elizabeth Loder on gender in medicine
Sexual harassment, hurtful sex-based comments, gender-based barriers to career advancement – and salary – top the list.
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Prior maternal gastric bypass surgery tied to fewer birth defects
The risk of major birth defects was lower among infants whose mothers had a history of gastric bypass surgery, compared with infants of matched...
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California bans “Pay for Delay,” promotes black maternal health, PrEP access
Two laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed black maternal health and made PrEP available without a prescription.
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Corticosteroid use in pregnancy linked to preterm birth
Women with rheumatoid arthritis taking oral corticosteroids during pregnancy may be at increased risk of preterm birth.