Endometriosis drug approved by the FDA to reduce pain
For the first time in over a decade, the Food and Drug Administration approve an oral drug specifically designed for endometriosis pain. …read more
Can you have a period while pregnant?
Light bleeding, or spotting, in early pregnancy is common but does not mean a woman is having her period. Once an egg implants in the womb, periods will stop until after a woman has given birth. In this article, learn more about the link between menstruation and pregnancy, as well as other possible causes of…
IVF Hits 40-Year Mark, But Challenges Remain
An estimated 6 to 8 million people have been born through advanced fertility treatments since 1978, yet the high costs of these treatments may still keep them out of reach for many, physicians say. Medscape Medical News …read more
How to relieve postpartum night sweats
Postpartum night sweats, or night sweats that happen shortly after childbirth, are common, temporary, and treatable. Women have night sweats due to shifting hormone levels after pregnancy. Read on to learn about the causes of postpartum night sweats and how to relieve them with home remedies and other treatments. …read more
US Cancer Screening Rates Improved, but Still Below Targets
In the United States, the rates of cancer screening tests have been increasing since 2000 but are still below the targets for Healthy People 2020. Medscape Medical News …read more
What causes vaginal cramps?
Vaginal cramps, or spasms, can occur for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, mild vaginal cramps are due to menstruation. Severe or recurring vaginal cramps may occur as a result of an underlying medical condition, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or dyspareunia. Learn more here. …read more
Can menopause cause itching? Tips for relief
Many people experience itchiness during menopause. Estrogen plays a vital role in skin health, and changes in the levels of this hormone can lead to dry, itchy skin on the face, body, or specific areas, such as the genitals. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for itchiness during menopause here. …read more
Trial Halted After 11 Infants Die in the Netherlands
Researchers were testing whether sildenafil could improve growth among fetuses with fetal growth restriction by increasing blood flow to the placenta; all related trials have been halted. Medscape Medical News …read more
No ‘Rebound’ Arterial Effect Seen With HRT Cessation
Three years after ending hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms, women show no significant differences in measures of atherosclerosis versus those who had taken placebo. Medscape Medical News …read more
Will the Pap Smear Become Obsolete?
It’s looking that way, but the challenge will be to reach women who aren’t being screened at all. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more