The final data from the POEM study indicate no cases of congenital anomalies associated with the antithyroid drug methimazole were seen when it was discontinued before 6 weeks’ gestation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Dr Kaunitz suggests an honest self-assessment of our experience level when planning for surgical care of our patients. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection that is persistent can cause high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and that can lead to invasive cervical cancer. …read more
Men who’ve possibly been exposed to the virus without developing symptoms should wait much longer than previously advised to attempt pregnancy with a partner or have condomless sex. News Alerts …read more
Federal health officials are advising men who have possibly been exposed to Zika virus to practice safe sex and delay plans for conception for at least 6 months after exposure. The Centers for… …read more
All pregnant women should be screened with blood pressure measurements for preeclampsia throughout pregnancy, according to a new draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force…. …read more
In a move that narrowly avoids a government shutdown, Congress has passed a long-awaited bill that keeps the government afloat and provides $1.1 billion in funding to combat the Zika virus. The… …read more
Dr Peter Kovacs summarizes a meta-analysis that reviewed the evidence on how salpingectomy may affect ovarian response to stimulation in patients undergoing IVF. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Headaches are among the symptoms some women report during menopause. Learn more about what causes them, what other symptoms occur, and treatment options. …read more
Women who experience hot flashes and night sweats earlier in life are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) when compared to women with later onset menopausal symptoms, according to… …read more