Posters with clearly stated facts about contraception options have been shown to improve patient knowledge, even after a brief exposure, leaving more time for physicians to discuss appropriate choices with women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Persistent hot flashes increase breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women compared with those who never experience vasomotor symptoms. Medscape Medical News …read more
Orgasmic dysfunction is when a person cannot orgasm despite feeling sufficiently sexually aroused. In this article, we cover the causes, symptoms, and possible treatments. …read more
Hormones for gender transition can be bought easily and cheaply online and used without medical supervision. But reliable estimates of the number of people doing this are sorely lacking. Medscape Medical News …read more
The increasing incidence of cervical cancer among women in Japan points to an increase in the prevalence of HPV and calls for renewed efforts to screen and vaccinate. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Sonata System for transcervical ablation of uterine fibroids was associated with symptom reduction, no device-related adverse events, and low surgical reintervention rates in a pivotal trial. Medscape Medical News …read more
Professional associations need to take a stand against the practice of female genital mutilation. It’s not just a problem somewhere else. Georgetown University Family Medicine …read more
There are many reasons a person may experience a missed period with a gassy stomach. One of these reasons is pregnancy. There are several other potential underlying causes to be aware of, however. Learn more about a missed period and gassy stomach here. …read more
A U.S. News & World Report panel of nutritionists, dietary consultants, and doctors ranked 41 diet plans by nine categories. WebMD Health News …read more
Marijuana use during pregnancy is on the rise, but is it safe? To find out, we look at the latest research and statements from major health organizations. …read more