Many women with rheumatoid arthritis experience a reduction in symptoms during pregnancy. However, this is not always the case, and some women may experience a flare shortly after childbirth. In this article, learn how rheumatoid arthritis affects pregnancy, including the possible risks and impact on symptoms. …read more
Testosterone levels vary depending on a person’s sex, age, and physical activity levels. Testosterone levels that are too high or too low may cause a range of potential complications including infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about testosterone levels here. …read more
Children whose parents received sleep support and guidance in the months after childbirth had half the risk of obesity at age 5 compared with other groups studied, in a somewhat unexpected new study finding. Medscape Medical News …read more
The PESAPRO study shows cervical pessary is not better than vaginal progesterone for early preterm birth prevention in women with a short cervix and is associated with more adverse events. Medscape Medical News …read more
A new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement provides guidance for pediatricians caring for transgender and gender-diverse children and adolescents and their families. Medscape Medical News …read more
New research in rodents helps us understand why women are better protected against the harmful effects of excessive body fat than men. …read more
Although researchers are still unsure whether Pepto-Bismol passes into a woman’s breast milk, most health authorities recommend avoiding it while breastfeeding. In this article, learn about the safety and risks of taking Pepto-Bismol while breastfeeding. Also, find out about safe alternatives. …read more
Maternal use of combined estrogen/progestin oral contraception near or during pregnancy was significantly associated with an increased risk for non-lymphoid-type leukemia in offspring. Medscape Medical News …read more
A follow-up of healthy adolescents conceived through assisted reproductive technologies shows persistent premature vascular aging and progression to hypertension. Medscape Medical News …read more
Disaster aid organization urges clinicians to reach out to fragile patients, as hospitals and aid organizations prepare for what one governor says will be a ‘marathon, not a sprint.’ Medscape Medical News …read more