Diaphragm birth control: how safe and effective is it?
The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. It fits inside your vagina and covers your cervix. Find out how the diaphragm works and how effective it is. …read more
Most lupus pregnancies have good outcomes, study finds
Although women with lupus have previously been advised against becoming pregnant due to health concerns, a 10-year study finds that outcomes are mostly positive. …read more
Metformin Plus Lifestyle Maximizes Benefit in PCOS?
A meta-analysis shows that metformin together with lifestyle interventions lowered BMI more than lifestyle interventions alone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pregnancy outcomes better than expected in SLE
Pregnancy outcomes in women with systemic lupus erythematosus were better than expected in the largest study of the issue to date, according to a report published online June 22 in Annals of Internal… …read more
Tubal Ligation, Salpingectomy, and Ovarian Cancer
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews the results of nationwide, case-control study. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Common Questions About 9-Valent HPV Vaccine
CDC explains how to incorporate the new 9-valent HPV vaccine into practice. CDC Expert Commentary …read more
ADHD Drug May Boost Cognitive Function in Menopause
A drug already approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may improve cognitive decline in menopausal women. Medscape Medical News …read more
New biomarker identified in women with mental illness
Psychiatric disorders can be difficult to diagnose because clinicians must rely upon interpreted clues, such as a patient’s behaviors and feelings. …read more
HPV vaccine ‘partly responsible’ for dramatic fall in rates of precancerous cervical lesions
A CDC-led study finds rates of high-grade cervical lesions among young American women fell significantly in 2008-12, which may be partly down to the HPV vaccine introduced in 2006. …read more
Using maternal triglyceride levels as a marker for pregnancy risk
It is widely known and taught that maternal blood lipid levels increase slightly during pregnancy. Lipid values throughout pregnancy, however, have not been well described, making it difficult to… …read more