The risk for severe maternal morbidity was markedly higher in mothers older than 39 years, a new study has found; the risk for sepsis was also elevated in teenaged mothers. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Kovacs reviews a study comparing individualized dosing using a new recombinant FSH with conventional ovarian stimulation for IVF. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Early menopause may occur naturally or by medical treatments. What are the causes, what are the symptoms, and how can early menopause symptoms be treated? …read more
Urinary incontinence in women is common, with almost 50% of adult women experiencing leakage at least occasionally. …read more
What are heart palpitations and how may they be linked to menopause? Learn about heart disease risk, depression, and when to see a healthcare professional. …read more
Bariatric surgery reduces the incidence of female-specific cancers, especially endometrial cancer, in obese women. Medscape Medical News …read more
An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure in which a woman’s ovaries are removed, prompting menopause. Learn more about this surgery and its side effects. …read more
New research suggests that focusing less on the intensity of physical activity and more on happiness and success may boost women’s motivation to exercise. …read more
In this article, learn about how a skin-sparing mastectomy works, the reconstruction options available, and what to expect during recovery. …read more
A phyllodes tumor is a rare form of breast cancer that appears mostly in women. What are the signs and symptoms and what is the outlook? …read more