Women's Health
From the Journals
PCOS linked to increased cancer risk in premenopausal women
The increased risks appear to subside after menopause.
Commentary
NIH director expresses concern over CRISPR-cas9 baby claim
“Lest there be any doubt, and as we have stated previously, NIH does not support the use of gene-editing technologies in human embryos.”
From the Journals
Healthier lifestyle in midlife women reduces subclinical carotid atherosclerosis
Menopausal women who choose a healthier lifestyle – particularly not smoking – have less subclinical carotid atherosclerosis.
Conference Coverage
Physical activity may count more for women who keep the pounds off
NASHVILLE – Activity accounted for a greater proportion of each day’s calories in women who were successful long-term maintainers.
From the Journals
Intimate partner violence and PTSD increase menopausal symptom risk
Women who have PTSD related to experiencing intimate partner violence and sexual assault are more likely to experience menopausal symptoms.
Conference Coverage
Smaller assistant ports mean less prolapse repair pain
LAS VEGAS – Patients experience less right-sided pain after laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy when surgeons use an 8-mm...
Conference Coverage
Try to normalize albumin before laparoscopic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – Serum albumin is an everyday health marker commonly used for risk assessment in open abdominal...
Conference Coverage
Antibiotics backed as standard of care for myomectomies
Women in the no-antibiotic group were 4.59 times more likely to have a surgical site infection.
Conference Coverage
CKD, and even dialysis, may not be barriers to pregnancy
Nephrologist urges colleagues to get a grip on how to counsel patients of child-bearing age.
From the Journals
Despite declines in prenatal use of alcohol and cigarettes, cannabis use is on the rise
Public education concerning the effects that prenatal cannabis use may have on infant health is warranted.
Feature
Trump administration rule erodes ACA contraceptive mandate
More employers can choose not to offer contraception coverage under Trump administration rules that narrow the ACA’s contraceptive mandate.