Intrauterine device (IUD) birth control method
An IUD is a small T-shaped plastic and copper birth control device that is inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. IUDs are safe, effective and long-lasting. …read more
Diet, exercise in pregnancy keep excessive weight gain in check
Expectant mothers can reduce the likelihood that they will gain too much weight during pregnancy by improving their diet, increasing their exercise, or using a combined diet and exercise program,… …read more
Single Dose of HPV-16/18 Vaccine Looks to Be Sufficient
A new analysis suggests that a single dose of the HPV-16/18 vaccine (Cervarix) may be as effective as the standard three-dose regimen. Medscape Medical News …read more
PCOS sufferers appear to benefit from lifestyle modification combined with metformin
A systematic review publishing today in the journal Human Reproduction Update has found that women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could manage some of the symptoms by combining a… …read more
Population Council progesterone contraceptive vaginal ring on WHO essential medicines list
Ring also included in WHO medical eligibility criteria guidance for providersThe World Health Organization released its 2015 updated essential medicines list and for the first time included the… …read more
Cerclage Linked to Higher Newborn Survival Rate
Physical examination indicated that cerclage for cervical insufficiency led to higher newborn survival, longer pregnancies, and fewer preterm births than did expectant management. Medscape Medical News …read more
No waiting game: Immediate birth control implant more cost-effective
Women who have just given birth are often motivated to prevent a rapid, repeat pregnancy. …read more
World first: woman gives birth after receiving ovarian tissue transplant from childhood
In a world first, a woman with ovarian failure has successfully given birth to a healthy baby after receiving transplantation of ovarian tissue from her childhood. …read more
Just one HPV vaccine dose ‘could be enough’ to prevent cervical cancer
Three doses of the HPV vaccine are recommended to protect against cervical cancer, but a new analysis finds just one dose could be sufficient against most cases. …read more
Breast Density and Risk Score for Supplemental Imaging
Dr JoAnn Manson reviews the latest report from the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more