A vaginal hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus through the vagina. It can take 6 weeks to recover fully. Recovery is easier and faster than other kinds of hysterectomy, though a woman should still wait before returning to normal work, driving, and exercising. Tips for recovery include a high-fiber diet and rest. …read more
Prenatal supplementation with micronutrients should be further considered as a first step in decreasing risk for future psychiatric illnesses in newborns, the authors of a systematic review conclude. Medscape Medical News …read more
Postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease and low vitamin D levels had an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, high triglycerides, and low HDL. Medscape Medical News …read more
Vaginal yeast infections are common and the result of an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. How long vaginal yeast infections last can vary, depending on their severity and what treatment is used. Learn more about what to expect and home remedies that may be worth trying to treat the infection and ease the symptoms.…
Most often, an ammonia-like vaginal smell during pregnancy is caused by changes in the makeup of urine. Reasons for this include lifestyle factors such as dietary preferences, dehydration, and supplement use. This article also looks at five causes including STIs and UTIs, as well as prevention and treatment options. …read more
Only one third of people with eating disorders in the US receive treatment. New research points to disparities in care and shows that certain individuals are less likely to be diagnosed and treated. Medscape Medical News …read more
Data entry, alerting, and interoperability were the categories most likely to be linked to potential harm, researchers found. Medscape Medical News …read more
In conventional practice, medical abortion isn’t attempted until the sac can be visualized on ultrasound. But is this necessary for effective pregnancy termination? Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Vaginal swelling can occur for a range of different reasons. This article examines 14 reasons why a person may experience vaginal swelling, including, pregnancy, allergies and irritation, infections, and STIs. We also look at possible treatment options and identify when someone should see a doctor. …read more
Meeting gestational weight gain goals starts with understanding how too little or too much weight can affect maternal and infant outcomes, now and later on in life. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more