Lots of Unneeded Interventions in Early Breast Cancer
After treatment for early-stage breast cancer, women undergo surveillance, which should not include imaging and tumor marker testing unless symptoms are present. Medscape Medical News …read more
Female genital sores: Causes and diagnosis
What are female genital sores and what are the main causes? How might a sore be prevented, how are they diagnosed, and what is the outlook? …read more
Why Oil-Based Hysterosalpingograms May Help Women Conceive
Dr Kovacs reviews a study comparing the effects of water-based and oil-based contrast for hysterosalpingograms in infertile women. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Migraines in Moms, Not Dads, Linked to Babies With Colic
In addition, the colicky infants in the study were perceived by their parents as having increased sensitivity to loud noise and strong smells, traits often associated with migraine. Medscape Medical News …read more
Menopause: Do vitamins help?
There are a number of vitamins available to help women manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Learn about them in this article. …read more
FDA Approves First Generic Truvada in US
Generic versions of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil, which can both treat and prevent HIV infections, are already available in other countries. FDA Approvals …read more
Pregnancy after 35: What are the risks?
Certain pregnancy risk factors increase with the age of the mother. Are these risks a cause for concern or do they pose little threat for women over 35? …read more
Longevity of Ovarian Function and Risk for Heart Failure
Dr Andrew Kaunitz discusses hormone receptor therapy in menopausal women and the relationship between ovarian function duration and risk for heart failure. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Diabetes and yeast infections: What you need to know
How are diabetes and yeast infections linked? What are the symptoms of a yeast infection, how is it diagnosed, and what are the treatments? …read more