Pregnancy trimesters: A guide
Pregnancy usually has three trimesters, lasting about 40 weeks from the first day of a woman’s last period. Each trimester comes with different symptoms. Learn more about each pregnancy trimester here. …read more
Single-Visit Cervical Screening Strategy Picks Up Suspect Lesions
A single-visit cervical cancer screening strategy, trialed in a low-income setting in China, maximizes detection rates and minimizes loss to follow-up at a very low cost of $6 per test. Medscape Medical News …read more
Medical Treatment of Fibroids With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Dr Peter Kovacs comments on a review that offers insights into the indications and mechanism of action of ulipristal acetate. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
How does social media use affect our body image?
Recently published research examines the effect of active social media engagement on the self-perceived body image of young adult women. …read more
What causes sweating around the vagina?
Sweating in the area around the vagina is normal, but it can sometimes cause discomfort and irritation. Several factors can increase sweating in the groin area, including exercise, nonbreathable underwear, and too much pubic hair. Learn more here. …read more
What is melasma?
Melasma causes dark patches to appear on the skin. It is a pigmentation disorder that is more common in women. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments here. …read more
What to know about ferritin blood tests for anemia
A ferritin blood test is a simple way to check a person’s iron levels. In this article, we discuss normal, low, and high levels, what they mean, and how to alter blood ferritin levels. …read more
Low-Carbohydrate Diets May Increase Energy Expenditure
Study finds that people consuming a lower-carbohydrate diet following weight loss have greater energy expenditure compared with a higher-carb diet, but methodology called into question. Medscape Medical News …read more
VITAL Results for Vitamin D and Omega-3s
The largest prospective randomized trial of vitamin D and omega-3 supplementation provides much-needed information. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Office Visits to Primary Care Physicians Down Sharply
The decline in office visits to primary care physicians from 2012 to 2016 was partially offset by increases in visits to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Medscape Medical News …read more