Do Hormonal Contraceptives Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
Dr Andrew Kaunitz disputes the recent findings from a Danish breast cancer risk study that primarily studied women in a lower-risk group. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
New Guidelines on Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy
Clinicians should treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy as early as possible, according to new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Medscape Medical News …read more
Key mechanism for aggressive breast cancer prevention found
Why are some breast cancers more aggressive than others? A new study sheds light on a key molecular interaction that makes cancer more treatment-resistant. …read more
What to know about mastectomy scars
Learn more about treatments for mastectomy scars. We run through the options for women and provide details on types of mastectomy procedures. …read more
Top 5 Women’s Health Papers From 2017
Dr Peter Kovacs has rounded up what he believes are the most important women’s health papers published in 2017. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Genitourinary Problems Worse for Sexually Abused Girls
A study finds much higher prevalence than in the general population. The results may help physicians intervene early with abused girl patients to prevent chronic problems. Medscape Medical News …read more
New Guideline: Flu Vaccine Safe for Persons With Egg Allergy
Authors of updated guidance say that no special precautions are needed for flu shots in people allergic to eggs. Medscape Medical News …read more
FDA Bans Triclosan, 23 Other Antiseptic Ingredients
The FDA has finalized a rule that bans marketing of over-the-counter healthcare antiseptic products containing triclosan and 23 other active ingredients. News Alerts …read more
EMA Updates Contraception Advice Around Mycophenolate
When a male patient has taken mycophenolate, either he or his female partner should use reliable contraception; it is no longer required that they both use contraception, the EMA now advises. News Alerts …read more
Nothing Protects Black Women From Dying in Pregnancy, Childbirth
A researcher working to eradicate disparities in healthcare access and outcomes has become a symbol of one of the most troublesome health disparities facing black women in the U.S. ProPublica …read more