Why are my breasts sore before a period?
Fluctuations in hormones before a period are a common cause of sore breasts. In this article, learn more about why breast pain or tenderness often occurs before a period. …read more
What to know about rectovaginal endometriosis
Rectovaginal endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows around the rectum, vagina, and structures between them. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis here. …read more
Physician Mothers Face ‘Insidious, Persistent’ Discrimination
In a survey, members of a Facebook group for physicians who are mothers spoke of financial losses and workplace hardships due to discrimination and lack of consideration. Medscape Medical News …read more
LEEP procedure: What to expect
LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. This test can help diagnose and treat cervical cancer. Learn more about its uses and what to expect here. …read more
Missed periods and ovarian cancer
Most causes of missed or irregular periods are not serious. However, less commonly, a missed period can be a sign of ovarian cancer. Early detection and treatment of this type of cancer can improve a person’s outlook. Learn more here. …read more
New Toxicity Tool: One Oncologist’s Dream, Realized
A recently deceased geriatric oncologist helped create a new tool for assessing toxicity risk in older breast cancer patients. Medscape Medical News …read more
Bowel endometriosis: What to know
Bowel endometriosis is when tissue similar to endometrial tissue develops on the bowel, causing a range of symptoms. In this article, learn about the causes and treatments. …read more
What is female ejaculation?
Female ejaculation is when a woman’s urethra expels fluid during orgasm or sexual arousal. This ejaculation is perfectly normal, and research suggests that it is common but that people do not often talk about it. Learn more here. …read more
Vast Majority of Women With Epilepsy Able to Get Pregnant
The vast majority of women with epilepsy are able to get pregnant with relatively few issues, new research shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘The Beauty of De-escalation’ for Breast Cancer Nodal Tx
In a major trial comparing surgery and radiotherapy for the treatment of minimal positive lymph nodes in breast cancer patients, efficacy was similar for both approaches, but one had less morbidity. Medscape Medical News …read more