New tech promises easier cervical cancer screening
Duke University researchers have developed a handheld device for cervical cancer screening that promises to do away with uncomfortable speculums and high-cost colposcopes. …read more
Maternal Morbidity Rises Sharply in Older Mothers
The risk for severe maternal morbidity was markedly higher in mothers older than 39 years, a new study has found; the risk for sepsis was also elevated in teenaged mothers. Medscape Medical News …read more
The Benefits of Individualizing Ovarian Stimulation for IVF
Dr Kovacs reviews a study comparing individualized dosing using a new recombinant FSH with conventional ovarian stimulation for IVF. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Early menopause: What you need to know
Early menopause may occur naturally or by medical treatments. What are the causes, what are the symptoms, and how can early menopause symptoms be treated? …read more
New genomic analysis promises benefit in female urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence in women is common, with almost 50% of adult women experiencing leakage at least occasionally. …read more
Heart palpitations and menopause: What you need to know
What are heart palpitations and how may they be linked to menopause? Learn about heart disease risk, depression, and when to see a healthcare professional. …read more
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Female-Specific Cancers
Bariatric surgery reduces the incidence of female-specific cancers, especially endometrial cancer, in obese women. Medscape Medical News …read more
Surgical menopause: Effects, risks, and outlook
An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure in which a woman’s ovaries are removed, prompting menopause. Learn more about this surgery and its side effects. …read more
No motivation to exercise? Focus less on intensity, and more on happiness
New research suggests that focusing less on the intensity of physical activity and more on happiness and success may boost women’s motivation to exercise. …read more
Skin-sparing mastectomy: Benefits and options
In this article, learn about how a skin-sparing mastectomy works, the reconstruction options available, and what to expect during recovery. …read more