How deep is a vagina? What to know
Just as woman can have different sized breasts, hands, and feet, the depth of vaginas also varies. Learn about the average depth in this article. …read more
Preventing Hip Fractures: Have We Encountered a Perfect Storm?
Dr Andrew Kaunitz sees a worrying state of affairs as trends in incidence, diagnosis, and treatment converge to put menopausal women at risk for hip fractures. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
High fitness may slash dementia risk, study says
A new study from Sweden asks whether the level of physical fitness at middle age could influence women’s risk of developing dementia later in life. …read more
Teen Pregnancy Risk Higher in Sexual-minority Teens
Adolescents and young women who identify themselves as lesbian or bisexual are at significantly increased risk of teen pregnancy, new findings show. Reuters Health Information …read more
Updated Guidelines on Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women
Endocrine Society has released an updated guideline on hirsutism in premenopausal women, cosponsored by the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society and European Society of Endocrinology. Medscape Medical News …read more
What causes nausea before a period?
Feeling nauseated before a period is common, and is often linked to PMS. Find out more about causes, treatments, and when to see a doctor. …read more
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Boost Women’s Hearts
Taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause may improve the structure and function of women’s hearts, potentially lowering their risk of heart disease, say UK investigators. Medscape Medical News …read more
New drug could reduce hot flashes ‘by 72 percent’
Fresh analysis of trial data finds that a new class of drug rapidly reduces severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms in menopausal women. …read more
How Infertility Treatment Has Left Sperm Science Behind
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Female Babies on Soy Formula Show Estrogenic Effects
Soy formula may have estrogenic effects on female infants, new findings suggest. Reuters Health Information …read more