The incidence of endometritis in women undergoing cesarean delivery who received preoperative vaginal cleansing was reduced by half compared with those who did not. Medscape Medical News …read more
ACOG no longer recommends breast self-exams to average-risk women, but it does recommend breast education and awareness. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Your choice of a partner could impact more than just your relationship status; research shows that your partner could both benefit and harm your health. …read more
CRISPR-Cas9 editing of human oocytes on the brink of fertilization removed a mutation carried in the sperm DNA and replaced it with functioning genes copied from the oocyte genome. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new report that updates the evidence on breast cancer says that breast-feeding lowers the risk of developing it both before and after the menopause. …read more
More needs to be done to stop women having to wear high heels against their will, according to the most thorough review of scientific studies into the shoes. …read more
Dr Kovacs reviews a large, prospective cohort study of women who have or have never taken birth control pills and their risk for cancer. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What are premenopause and perimenopause? In this article, learn about the symptoms of these different stages of the menopause, and how to manage them. …read more
Learn about the bleeding that occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, including signs and symptoms, and when to see a doctor. …read more
The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in the structural stability of bones. …read more