Reproductive Endocrinology
From the Journals
Teen mothers using long-acting reversible contraception are least likely to use condoms
Teen mothers using the patch, ring, injections, or the pill are more likely to use condoms, but condom use still is relatively low in this...
From the Journals
Women express low decision regret after preimplantation testing for aneuploidy
Most patients do not regret their decision to undergo preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, but some experience low levels of regret.
From the Journals
Consider cutaneous endometriosis in women with umbilical lesions
Cutaneous endometriosis may occur because of seeding following abdominal or pelvic surgery.
Conference Coverage
Dr. Eve Espey: Some good news in her 2019 contraceptive update
NASHVILLE, TENN. –
Conference Coverage
Ovarian reserve markers fall on isotretinoin, but rebound after stopping treatment
MILAN – Ovarian reserve and antral follicle count dropped for those on a higher dose; AMH levels fell for all.
Conference Coverage
2019 Update: Contraceptives and unintended pregnancy rates
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Unintended pregnancy rates are declining largely because of better and more contraceptive use,...
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Discuss compounded bioidentical hormones and cancer risk
Patients who desire compounded bioidentical hormone preparations should be counseled that little is known about the safety of these preparations,...
Commentary
Is childhood cancer associated with assisted reproductive technology?
Conference Coverage
Fezolinetant looks good for hot flashes in phase 2b trial
NEW ORLEANS – Big reductions in vasomotor symptoms were seen despite a strong placebo response for this nonhormonal therapy.
Conference Coverage
No birth rate gains from levothyroxine in pregnancy
Levothyroxine treatment for women with thyroid peroxidase antibiotics before conception does not appear to increase the live birth rate.
Conference Coverage
Survey: Reproductive counseling is often MIA in IBD
LAS VEGAS – About a third of patients reported receiving guidance from a doctor, and some considered childlessness...