Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms
A first-of-its kind study uses a transgender-specific questionnaire to assess the quality of life of those choosing gender reassignment surgery. …read more
Once-Daily ‘Male Pill’ Shows Promise in Early Study
In a 28-day study, oral dimethandrolone undecanoate significantly lowered testosterone levels without causing ‘low T’ symptoms, offering the tantalizing prospect of a male contraceptive pill. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pneumonia during pregnancy: What you need to know
Pneumonia during pregnancy can cause serious complications if left untreated. Learn to recognize the symptoms and help prevent maternal pneumonia. …read more
What are these white spots on my nipples?
Learn about different causes of white spots on the nipples, including those linked with breast-feeding. We also look at other symptoms and treatments. …read more
Keeping Weight Stable After Gestational Diabetes Is Beneficial
Research suggests that weight control in women with gestational diabetes plays a vital role in determining risk of birth complications and that of large-for-gestational-age babies. Medscape Medical News …read more
How deep is a vagina? What to know
Just as woman can have different sized breasts, hands, and feet, the depth of vaginas also varies. Learn about the average depth in this article. …read more
Preventing Hip Fractures: Have We Encountered a Perfect Storm?
Dr Andrew Kaunitz sees a worrying state of affairs as trends in incidence, diagnosis, and treatment converge to put menopausal women at risk for hip fractures. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
High fitness may slash dementia risk, study says
A new study from Sweden asks whether the level of physical fitness at middle age could influence women’s risk of developing dementia later in life. …read more
Teen Pregnancy Risk Higher in Sexual-minority Teens
Adolescents and young women who identify themselves as lesbian or bisexual are at significantly increased risk of teen pregnancy, new findings show. Reuters Health Information …read more
Updated Guidelines on Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
Endocrine Society has released an updated guideline on hirsutism in premenopausal women, cosponsored by the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society and European Society of Endocrinology. Medscape Medical News …read more