Zika-Related Effects Can Occur Months After Normal Birth
Microcephaly and neurologic complications can develop after birth in infants exposed to Zika virus in utero. Medscape Medical News …read more
Levothyroxine During Pregnancy May Improve Fetal Outcomes
Women with hypothyroidism who were treated with levothyroxine had lower odds of early delivery and C-section and of having low-weight babies. More and larger studies are needed to confirm these results. Medscape Medical News …read more
WHO Declares End of Zika Emergency but Still Needs Action
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday that the Zika virus and related neurological complications no longer constitute an international emergency but said that it would continue to work on the outbreak through a ‘robust program’. Reuters Health Information …read more
Pregnancy later in life may improve cognition in old age
New research examines the link between the age that mothers have their last baby and cognitive ability, memory, and executive function later in life. …read more
Long-term relationships may reduce women’s sex drive
A new study examines the link between female sexual functions – such as sexual desire – and relationship status over a longer period of time. …read more
Many mothers feel guilt, stigma about infant feeding choices
Two new studies find many mothers feel negative emotions about their choice of infant feeding method, particularly if they are formula-feeding. …read more
FAQ: IUDs & Other Forms of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Ob/gyn Anna Altshuler explains everything you need to know about a form of contraception more patients may start asking about. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Hormone therapy improves bone health in postmenopausal women
New research examines the effect of menopausal hormone therapy on bone mass and structure in women at risk of developing osteoporosis. …read more
FDA approves Intrarosa for postmenopausal women experiencing pain during sex
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Intrarosa (prasterone) to treat women experiencing moderate to severe pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal… …read more
First-time birth in later life may increase longevity
New research examines the link between maternal age at first childbirth, the number of times mothers have been pregnant, and longevity. …read more