What You Need to Know About Egg Freezing
A woman’s eggs can be frozen for use in future pregnancies through IVF or for donation. Find out what is involved in egg freezing, including the costs. …read more
Levels of DNA in blood test correlated with ovarian cancer outcomes
Levels of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detected in a blood test are correlated with the size of ovarian cancers and can predict a patient’s response to treatment or time to disease progression… …read more
Major Congenital Anomaly in Infant Linked to Maternal Death
Giving birth to an infant with a major congenital anomaly was associated with a small but statistically significant increased risk for maternal death, a population-based cohort study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with a certain type of ovarian cancer. …read more
Early surgery increases risk of death for some uterine cancer patients, Penn study finds
Ensuring patients are healthy for surgery and have access to specialists should take priority over timing. …read more
Woman Gives Birth After Ovary Was Frozen at Age 9
The first woman to have an ovary frozen before puberty has given birth to a baby in the UK. WebMD Health News …read more
It’s Final: FDA Bans Powdered Gloves in Surgery, Medicine
The move follows efforts already underway to switch to safer alternative gloves for surgical use and in patient examinations. News Alerts …read more
Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: Options for Men and Women
How might cancer and cancer treatments affect fertility, and what are the fertility preservation options for children with cancer? Learn more here. …read more
How Does the Egg Donation Process Work?
Egg donation can help women become pregnant when it is difficult for them to do so. Find out more about the procedure and what is required. …read more
CDC: Two-Dose Regimen of HPV Vaccine Sufficient Up to Age 15
A three-dose regimen is still recommended for people aged 15 years or older or who are immunocompromised, the agency said. Medscape Medical News …read more