Premenstrual mood changes linked to abnormalities in gene network
Researchers have uncovered evidence that a dysregulated gene network may be responsible for mood changes in a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. …read more
Heartburn During Pregnancy: What to Do
What is heartburn and why do pregnant women get heartburn? Learn about treating heartburn, when to see a doctor, and what can be done to prevent it. …read more
Ogeda announces positive data from Phase IIa trial of fezolinetant (ESN364) in the treatment of menopausal hot flashes
Ogeda, a clinical-stage drug discovery company that invents and develops small molecule drug candidates targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), has announced positive top line data from the… …read more
Past Acute Kidney Injury May Predict Pregnancy Complications
Women were more likely to experience preeclampsia and adverse fetal outcomes if they had a history of acute kidney injury, even if they had recovered and renal function was normal. Medscape Medical News …read more
ADHD in Girls: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is ADHD and what are the signs and symptoms in girls? How do girls with ADHD differ from boys and what treatments are available? …read more
Endometrial Cancer Detected in Uterine Lavage Fluid
Genetic analysis of uterine lavage fluid can identify early-stage endometrial cancer, and a precancer environment, but further study is needed. Medscape Medical News …read more
Endometrial cancer driver mutations detectable in uterine lavage fluid
Mutations that have been linked to endometrial cancer can be found in the uterine lavage fluid of pre- and post-menopausal women both with and without detectable cancer, according to a study… …read more
How Long Do Menopause Symptoms Last For?
Menopause happens to all women, but what does it entail? How long do women experience symptoms for, what treatments are there, and what happens after? …read more
New study busts the myth that contraceptives kill libido
Despite the widespread belief that contraceptive pills ‘kill’ sexual desire, new research suggests other factors may play a more significant role. …read more
Obstetricians Balk at FDA Warning on Anesthesia in Pregnant Women
Repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs in infants, toddlers and pregnant women in their third trimester might damage children’s developing brains, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned this month. Reuters Health Information …read more