Forms of hormonal birth control, such as contraceptive pills, can cause headaches and migraines in some people. In others, these contraceptives can improve headaches. A person who has a history of migraines with auras should avoid certain hormones. Learn more about the link between birth control and headaches here. …read more
HPV test alone identifies precancerous cervical lesions earlier and more accurately than does Pap testing alone, new data show; the results support replacing Pap test with HPV test. Medscape Medical News …read more
Most people experience hot flashes and night sweats to some extent during menopause. They are a regular part of the process. Here, we look at what causes hot flashes and how they are related to night sweats. We discuss the many home remedies, alternative therapies, lifestyle choices, and medications that may help. …read more
Why is it that women with cancer in one breast are increasingly likely to opt for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, when the evidence shows no survival benefit? Medscape Oncology …read more
Long-term (>6 months) past use of oral contraceptives is linked to insulin resistance and diabetes after the menopause, a new Korean study indicates. Medscape Medical News …read more