Women's Health
From the Journals
Novel blood test that predicts gestational age, fetal development, could improve prenatal care
Researchers have created a test that may soon pave the way for a low-cost alternative to ultrasound for prenatal care in developing areas.
Conference Coverage
Bisphosphonate ‘holidays’ exceeding 2 years linked to increased fractures
Opinion
A new way to classify endometrial cancer
If researchers can better define patients’ endometrial cancer at the time of their biopsy, important clinical decisions might be able to be...
From the Journals
No link found between fluconazole use and neonatal death risk
More research is needed to pinpoint the link between fluconazole use and risks to neonates.
Conference Coverage
Dr. William J. Gradishar shares breast cancer take-aways from ASCO 2018
CHICAGO – TAILORx is a “big win,” while SANDPIPER results are nothing to get excited about.
From the Journals
Trachelectomy rate for early-stage cervical cancer rises to 17% in younger women
More young women with early-stage cervical cancer are opting for fertility-sparing trachelectomy, with similar outcomes to hysterectomy.
From the Journals
First antidepressant use not tied to first abortion
The strongest risk factors for initiating antidepressant use were indicators for earlier mental health problems, such as a previous psychiatric...
Opinion
Emergency contraception ... and our duty to inform
The annual well visit is the opportune time to educate parents and teens about abstinence, sex, sexually transmitted infections, and emergency...
Opinion
The diagnosis and treatment of ureteral injury
In this month’s Master Class in gynecologic surgery, two urogynecologists discuss the management of ureteral injury.
Opinion
Oophorectomy for premenopausal breast cancer
In this month’s Gynecologic Oncology Consult, Dr. Emma Rossi discusses ovarian ablation and removal in treatment of breast cancer.
Feature
Trump proposes cutting Planned Parenthood funds
Planned Parenthood, which provides a broad array of reproductive health services, also provides abortion services using nonfederal funds. Cutting...