Bipolar Disorder in Women: What You Need to Know
Bipolar disorder affects both men and women, but triggers, symptoms, and treatments may be different for women. Find out how gender affects this condition. …read more
New Options for Treating Genital Atrophy
These treatments improve symptoms of genital atrophy without causing appreciable elevations in serum estradiol levels. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Which Hormonal Contraceptives Pose a Lower Thrombosis Risk?
Dr Kovacs summarizes a review paper that paper that reviewed the risk for CVD and VTE with hormonal contraceptive methods. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Homelessness causes illness, strikes women and families
New research looks into the reasons for homelessness, as well as its impact on the mental, physical, and overall well-being of those affected. …read more
New ACOG Committee Opinion: Support Transgender Adolescents
New ACOG recommendations outline how obstetrician-gynecologists can provide care and support to transgender adolescents. Medscape Medical News …read more
Liquid Biopsy Monitors Response in Ovarian Cancer
New data suggest that circulating tumor DNA can be used to monitor treatment response in ovarian cancer. Medscape Medical News …read more
Long-term anti-inflammatory drug use may increase cancer-related deaths for certain patients
Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen is associated with an increased risk of dying in patients diagnosed with Type 1 endometrial… …read more
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms in Women
Bipolar disorder affects both men and women, but women are more likely to experience bipolar II, and their symptoms may be different. Find out more. …read more
False Positives Common With LabCorp Zika Testing, FDA Warns
The ZIKV Detect test for virus antibodies always requires confirmation. A higher-than-expected rate of false positives underlines the need for double-checking. News Alerts …read more
Past kidney injury may raise risk of poor pregnancy outcomes
Women with a history of acute injury may be at greater risk of preeclampsia, early birth, and other pregnancy complications, new research finds. …read more