US Cervical Cancer Screening Rates ‘Unacceptably Low’
Clinicians need to think ‘outside the box’ to make sure more women receive guideline-recommended screening. Medscape Medical News …read more
What to know about luteinizing hormone tests
A luteinizing hormone (LH) test is a blood or urine test that measures the levels of LH in a person’s blood. This hormone plays a key role in the reproductive system of both males and females. Learn about normal, high, and low LH levels here. …read more
Smartphone Contraception
Can an app replace your patients’ birth control? Medscape Pharmacists …read more
Prenatal Valproate Exposure May Boost ADHD Risk by Almost 50%
New research adds to the growing body of evidence that prenatal exposure to the anti-epileptic drug valproate increases the risk of adverse neurodevelopmental effects in offspring. Medscape Medical News …read more
Contraceptive Posters Improve Knowledge, Aid Patient Choice
Posters with clearly stated facts about contraception options have been shown to improve patient knowledge, even after a brief exposure, leaving more time for physicians to discuss appropriate choices with women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Persistent Hot Flashes Increase Breast Cancer Risk in Women
Persistent hot flashes increase breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women compared with those who never experience vasomotor symptoms. Medscape Medical News …read more
Orgasmic dysfunction: Everything you need to know
Orgasmic dysfunction is when a person cannot orgasm despite feeling sufficiently sexually aroused. In this article, we cover the causes, symptoms, and possible treatments. …read more
How Widespread Is Use of Transgender Hormones Bought Online?
Hormones for gender transition can be bought easily and cheaply online and used without medical supervision. But reliable estimates of the number of people doing this are sorely lacking. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘Distressing’ Trend: Cervical Cancer Increasing in Japan
The increasing incidence of cervical cancer among women in Japan points to an increase in the prevalence of HPV and calls for renewed efforts to screen and vaccinate. Medscape Medical News …read more
Transcervical Ablation Promising for Uterine Fibroids
The Sonata System for transcervical ablation of uterine fibroids was associated with symptom reduction, no device-related adverse events, and low surgical reintervention rates in a pivotal trial. Medscape Medical News …read more