The number of pregnant women with laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection jumped by 189 during the week ending Aug. 11, with most of the increase coming in the U.S. territories, according to the… …read more
Compared with men who smoked marijuana, women did not experience a significant reduction in pain sensitivity, a new study reveals. …read more
A study of a large number of middle-aged adults suggests self-reported childhood abuse by women was associated with an increased long-term risk of death, according to an article published online by… …read more
The updated guidelines from the International Society of Menopause now include grades of recommendations and levels of evidence. Medscape Medical News …read more
At the start of reproductive life an ovary contains, on average, several thousands of immature ovules in a resting state that can last for several decades. …read more
A large study of more than 1 million pregnant women shows no evidence for an increased risk for congenital malformations with the use of antipsychotics in early pregnancy. Medscape Medical News …read more
Antipsychotic use early in pregnancy does not appear to meaningfully increase the risk of congenital malformations, according to findings from a large Medicaid pregnancy cohort. A possible exception… …read more
Exposure to antipsychotic drugs during the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of congenital or cardiac malformations. …read more
Three leading national cancer organizations have issued a consensus guideline for physicians treating women who have ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) treated with breast-conserving surgery with… …read more
A longer duration of overweight and obesity in adulthood is associated with increased risk of several cancers, including breast and endometrial cancers. …read more