Women usually begin lactating after giving birth or sometimes during pregnancy. However, some women and men may produce a milky discharge from the nipples without being pregnant or breastfeeding. Doctors call this condition galactorrhea. In this article, learn about the possible causes of lactating when not pregnant. …read more
With the National Guideline Clearinghouse website dark for now, clinicians must look elsewhere for up-to-date guidelines. Medscape Reader Polls …read more
A study quantifies reintervention risk and quality of life after initial management of fibroids with a uterine-sparing technique. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Although some forms of birth control are nearly 100 percent effective, they can fail sometimes. In this article, we explain why different types of birth control fail and discuss the percentage of women who get pregnant while using birth control. We also cover the early symptoms of pregnancy and when to see a doctor. …read…
Bringing four risk factor variables into target range and stopping smoking can nearly eliminate the excess cardiovascular burden associated with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News …read more
One in five women reporting anal sex were infected with a rectal STI only, which would have been missed if they were tested for genital STIs alone. Medscape Medical News …read more
Public health officials blame a lack of investment in sexual education and health infrastructure. Medscape Medical News …read more
A missed period is often one of the first signs of pregnancy, but there are a variety of other reasons why a person might not menstruate. Learn which lifestyle factors and medical conditions can be responsible for a person’s missed period when a pregnancy test is negative. We also cover false negative test results. …read…
Retooling the female genital anatomy is catching on in the United States, outpacing the data on safety and effectiveness. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Many women experience an increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy or find that they leak urine at times. However, a clear and odorless fluid coming from the vagina could be leaking amniotic fluid. In this article, learn the signs of leaking amniotic fluid, as well as the possible causes and when to call a doctor.…