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
Dr Peter Kovacs comments on a review that offers insights into the indications and mechanism of action of ulipristal acetate. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Recently published research examines the effect of active social media engagement on the self-perceived body image of young adult women. …read more
Sweating in the area around the vagina is normal, but it can sometimes cause discomfort and irritation. Several factors can increase sweating in the groin area, including exercise, nonbreathable underwear, and too much pubic hair. Learn more here. …read more
Melasma causes dark patches to appear on the skin. It is a pigmentation disorder that is more common in women. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments here. …read more