Among older women residing in nursing homes, administration of cranberry capsules compared with placebo resulted in no significant difference in presence of bacteriuria plus pyuria (presence of… …read more
For early postmenopausal women concerned about the effectiveness of low-dose estrogen therapy for alleviating menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and irritability, data… …read more
The effect of intimate-partner violence and sexual pleasure on adherence to the vaginal ring, which puts women in control of HIV prevention, is addressed in two new analyses of ASPIRE data. Medscape Medical News …read more
Updated breast-feeding guidelines from the USPSTF say clinicians should provide supportive interventions during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, but also respect mothers’ autonomy of choice. Medscape Medical News …read more
With gender roles becoming increasingly equal, women are catching up with men in term of alcohol intake and its harmful effects, a new analysis finds. …read more
Dr Kaunitz reviews a new study evaluating the effectiveness of screening mammography and explains how he advises patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
When it comes to stroke risk during pregnancy, a new study suggests younger expectant mothers are at greater risk than older women. …read more
Cervical cancer screening guidelines may need to be updated in light of an HPV-vaccinated population with a lifetime cancer risk already reduced by 85%. Medscape Medical News …read more
The list of onions’ health benefits has a new addition, after researchers have discovered that an onion compound has anti-ovarian cancer effects. …read more
Details presented by the team responsible for the three-parent baby drew mixed reactions during a late-breaking session at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2016 Scientific Congress. Medscape Medical News …read more