A spike in ADHD drug use among young women is a ‘public health concern,’ given the uncertainty about the safety of using ADHD medications during pregnancy, federal health officials say. Medscape Medical News …read more
Perinatal outcomes for mothers with diabetes in Scotland have not improved over time and, if anything, are worse today than they were 15 years ago. Medscape Medical News …read more
When diet and non-medical treatments fail, a drug to treat morning sickness may be the answer. But new research calls its effectiveness into question. …read more
A study involving almost half a million people finds that a range of reproductive factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. …read more
Learn about vaginal boils, which result in pus-filled lumps around a hair follicle. Included is detail on home remedies and when to see a doctor. …read more
Dr J. Marion Sims, dubbed ‘the father of modern gynecology,’ performed experimental surgery on slave women without consent and without anesthesia. Medscape Medical News …read more
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove the uterine lining. It may help women who have heavy or long periods, or bleeding in between periods. …read more
The risk for type 2 diabetes was reduced by almost half throughout their childbearing years for women who breastfed for 6 months or longer, a study found. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr George Lundberg urges discussion on modern sexual ethics. Medscape Internal Medicine …read more
The latest surveillance report reveals that sexually transmitted infections are again on the rise. CDC Expert Commentary …read more