What to know about cervical mucus and fertile discharge
Recognizing changes in cervical mucus can help a person identify when in their cycle they are most fertile. Learn about fertile discharge, and what it looks like, in this article. …read more
What helps with insomnia during early pregnancy?
Changes in the body during pregnancy may result in difficulty sleeping. Insomnia during early pregnancy can occur because of hormonal changes and existing difficulty sleeping. Treatment includes improving sleep hygiene and increasing physical activity. Learn more about insomnia during early pregnancy here. …read more
Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Risk After Menopause
Good news for women: Even modest weight loss can reduce risk for postmenopausal breast cancer. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
FDA OKs Blood Test to Help Determine Menopausal Status
The PicoAMH Elisa test measures antimüllerian hormone, a marker of ovarian function, and is meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical assessments and laboratory findings. FDA Approvals …read more
FDA OKs Xofluza, First New Flu Antiviral in Nearly 20 Years
Baloxavir marboxil is for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in people age 12 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. FDA Approvals …read more
Chronic Endometritis: A Factor in IVF Failure?
Not to be confused with endometriosis, chronic endometritis is an infectious process that could be a treatable cause of repetitive implantation failure in in vitro fertilization. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
HHS Secretary Says Opioid Deaths Starting to Plateau
Alex Azar cited interim CDC data that show a flattening trend for overdose deaths from opioids and other drugs in the first few months of 2018. Medscape Medical News …read more
What do different colors of discharge mean in pregnancy?
Normal discharge during pregnancy is clear or white and is known as leukorrhea. Other colors of discharge may indicate yeast infections, a sexually transmitted infection, or more serious issues needing medical attention. Here, learn what the various colors of vaginal discharge mean during pregnancy. …read more
Radiation Therapy Cuts Recurrence in ‘Good Risk’ DCIS
Whole-breast radiation halved the risk for recurrence in low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), but treatment after surgery needs to part of a physician-patient discussion. Medscape Medical News …read more
Is hair loss a side effect of metformin?
Doctors prescribe metformin to treat people with type 2 diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In rare cases, metformin may cause hair loss. Learn more here. …read more