How Should the Next Supreme Court Justice Handle Roe v Wade?
Nominee Brett Kavanaugh could tip the balance against abortion rights if he is confirmed. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
Transgender Women at High Risk of Thromboembolism, Stroke
Cross-sex estrogen taken by transgender women appears to increase the risk of thromboembolism in a way that seems very different from that observed when postmenopausal women take HRT. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA Orders Additional, Stronger Fluoroquinolone Warnings
Labels now must consistently reflect the antibiotics’ potential risks for mental health side effects and serious blood sugar events. The label change follows a series of warning additions over 10 years. News Alerts …read more
Low Sexual Desire in Women
Effective treatments exist for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women — but first, you have to ask. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Will home treatments work for a Bartholin’s abscess?
Bartholin’s glands are positioned on each side of the vagina. When they become blocked a cyst may develop. A Bartholin’s abscess occurs when a Bartholin’s cyst gets infected. The treatment options include draining, marsupialization, and surgery. Learn more about Bartholin’s abscesses here. …read more
Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions: Remove the Ovaries?
The pros and cons of hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy are summarized in a recent review. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
What causes hiccups in babies in the womb?
A baby may hiccup while in the womb. This can be a regular occurrence for some women to feel but may not happen to everyone. There are some occasions when excessive hiccupping in the womb needs to be assessed by a doctor, as it may sometimes lead to serious complications. Learn more about baby hiccups…
What are the signs of having a girl?
There are many myths about how to predict the sex of an unborn baby. But do stress levels, morning sickness, sugar cravings, and other factors really indicate that the baby is a girl? In this article, we look at the science behind these claims to see if there are any real signs during pregnancy of…
How to switch birth control pills properly
People can switch birth control pills with minimal issues by following a few simple guidelines. In this article, learn how to switch birth control pills and reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. We also explain how birth control pills work and the possible side effects, such as spotting and tender breasts. …read more
What’s the link between birth control and headaches?
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