What causes nausea before a period?
Feeling nauseated before a period is common, and is often linked to PMS. Find out more about causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor. …read more
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Boost Women’s Hearts
Taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause may improve the structure and function of women’s hearts, potentially lowering their risk of heart disease, say UK investigators. Medscape Medical News …read more
New drug could reduce hot flashes ‘by 72 percent’
Fresh analysis of trial data finds that a new class of drug rapidly reduces severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms in menopausal women. …read more
How Infertility Treatment Has Left Sperm Science Behind
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Female Babies on Soy Formula Show Estrogenic Effects
Soy formula may have estrogenic effects on female infants, new findings suggest. Reuters Health Information …read more
Assisted Reproductive Technology: The European Experience
Recent data from Europe can be helpful when counseling patients about assisted reproduction options. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Biologics in Pregnancy Safe, Pose No Preterm or SGA Risk
Previous studies finding a link between biologics exposure and preterm birth or SGA did not adequately account for potential confounders, researchers note. Medscape Medical News …read more
High-Fiber Generates Gut Bacteria Good for Type 2 Diabetes
A high-fiber diet seems to rebalance the gut microbiota in a way that is beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes, resulting in improved HbA1c and weight loss. Medscape Medical News …read more
Much Can Be Done to Ease ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ Symptoms
In a 2-day summit, clinician experts met to share best practices and to begin developing assessment and treatment guidance for primary care providers and specialists. Medscape Medical News …read more
Egypt Struggles to End Female Genital Mutilation
In a tiny village in Egypt’s southern province of Assiut, 16-year-old Amany Shamekh, who wants to be an artist one day, recalls how she was illegally circumcised with a razor blade. Reuters Health Information …read more