New study busts the myth that contraceptives kill libido
Despite the widespread belief that contraceptive pills ‘kill’ sexual desire, new research suggests other factors may play a more significant role. …read more
Obstetricians Balk at FDA Warning on Anesthesia in Pregnant Women
Repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs in infants, toddlers and pregnant women in their third trimester might damage children’s developing brains, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned this month. Reuters Health Information …read more
Bipolar Disorder in Women: What You Need to Know
Bipolar disorder affects both men and women, but triggers, symptoms, and treatments may be different for women. Find out how gender affects this condition. …read more
New Options for Treating Genital Atrophy
These treatments improve symptoms of genital atrophy without causing appreciable elevations in serum estradiol levels. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Which Hormonal Contraceptives Pose a Lower Thrombosis Risk?
Dr Kovacs summarizes a review paper that paper that reviewed the risk for CVD and VTE with hormonal contraceptive methods. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Homelessness causes illness, strikes women and families
New research looks into the reasons for homelessness, as well as its impact on the mental, physical, and overall well-being of those affected. …read more
New ACOG Committee Opinion: Support Transgender Adolescents
New ACOG recommendations outline how obstetrician-gynecologists can provide care and support to transgender adolescents. Medscape Medical News …read more
Liquid Biopsy Monitors Response in Ovarian Cancer
New data suggest that circulating tumor DNA can be used to monitor treatment response in ovarian cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Long-term anti-inflammatory drug use may increase cancer-related deaths for certain patients
Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen is associated with an increased risk of dying in patients diagnosed with Type 1 endometrial… …read more
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms in Women
Bipolar disorder affects both men and women, but women are more likely to experience bipolar II, and their symptoms may be different. Find out more. …read more