Pelvic pain can affect both men and women, but its causes differ for each sex. In women, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids, as well as several other health conditions, may cause pelvic pain. In this article, learn what else causes pelvic pain in women and when to see a doctor. …read more
People who work nights and have an unhealthy lifestyle could be at a particularly increased risk of type 2 diabetes, warn US scientists who found the two factors had an additive effect in nurses. Medscape Medical News …read more
Ovarian cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, which makes treatment less effective. A new blood test, however, may become a game-changer. …read more
While hepatitis C can affect both sexes, it may cause different symptoms in females. In this article, learn about hepatitis C in women, including the causes and risks. …read more
The lack of significant differences in blood pressure or adverse outcomes when NSAIDs are given after delivery challenges current ACOG guidelines, could reduce opioid use. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dental dams are a way of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections during oral sex. Learn about how to use them here. …read more
Doctors unite in mourning on Twitter and vent at the NRA, using #ThisIsOurLane. Medscape Medical News …read more
Patients with diabetes achieve similar intermediate disease outcomes regardless of whether their primary care provider is a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, according to the findings of a large VA study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Pregnancy usually has three trimesters, lasting about 40 weeks from the first day of a woman’s last period. Each trimester comes with different symptoms. Learn more about each pregnancy trimester here. …read more
A single-visit cervical cancer screening strategy, trialed in a low-income setting in China, maximizes detection rates and minimizes loss to follow-up at a very low cost of $6 per test. Medscape Medical News …read more