Why do nipples become hard?
We take a look at why nipples become hard and sometimes painful. Learn more about the possible causes of pain and when to see a doctor, here. …read more
Managing Rheumatic Conditions in Pregnancy
Dr Kevin Deane reviews new data on treatment outcomes during pregnancy in women with autoimmune diseases. Medscape Rheumatology …read more
Why do I have muscle spasms in my stomach?
Stomach spasms occur when muscles in the stomach or intestines contract. We look at 10 common causes of muscles spasms, as well as spasms during pregnancy. …read more
Coping with urinary incontinence
Regardless of whether you are a man or woman, in your teens or senior years, we have found the best strategies to help you cope with urinary incontinence. …read more
75% of Transgender Women Fail to Suppress Testosterone
Testosterone suppression using spironolactone, the accepted US medical regimen, was insufficient in the vast majority of transgender women, according to a single-center cohort study. Medscape Medical News …read more
What causes labia swelling?
Learn about swollen labia, when the vaginal lips are swollen and may feel irritated. We look at treatment, home remedies, and when to see a doctor. …read more
Larger waist, hips may raise women’s heart attack risk
A study that looked at the body shape and size of almost half a million adults uncovers significant sex differences in heart attack risk. …read more
Pregnancy Apps: Useful or Useless?
Pregnancy apps are popular. How can we help patients evaluate and choose useful, reliable apps? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Metformin in Pregnancy May Increase Childhood Obesity Risk
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome who take metformin during pregnancy appear to be more likely to have children who are overweight or obese, a follow-up of two Norwegian trials suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more
What happens when estrogen levels are low?
Low estrogen levels can cause a range of symptoms. This article includes detail on signs of low estrogen and examines the risk factors. …read more