Benefits of HT Outweigh Risks for Most Menopausal Women
Dr Andrew Kaunitz summarizes the main points of his recent review article on treating menopausal symptoms. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Alzheimer’s puts heavier economic burden on women
Women provide most of the informal unpaid care to family members with the disease and bear 6 times the cost compared to men, study out today saysWomen are not only at greater risk of developing… …read more
Postnatal mental health: Are women getting the support they need?
“I really did not feel like I fitted the box.” New research indicates the need for postnatal support that encompasses all mental health issues, not only postnatal depression. …read more
Review looks at treatments for severe premenstrual syndrome
As an aid to clinical decision-making, a new review looks at the evidence on proposed treatments for premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. …read more
10 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week
What is happening in week 10 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a prune and because of the formation of your baby’s vocal cords, he or she is able to make sounds. …read more
The Latest on Managing Menopausal Symptoms
Dr JoAnn Manson summarizes the most up-to-date information about hormonal and nonhormonal treatments for the management of menopausal symptoms. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Mothers use a variety of protective strategies to mitigate risks to their daughters` body image
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) research demonstrates how mothers’ emphasis on the many aspects of well being, fitness and a sense of self-fulfillment helps to counteract the innumerable… …read more
Arthritis may increase risk of falling into poverty
A new study from Australia covering more than 4,000 adults suggests that developing arthritis may increase the risk of falling into poverty – especially for women. …read more
Pregnancy-Related Sepsis Deaths Linked to Delays in Care
Sepsis accounted for a substantial proportion of pregnancy-related deaths in Michigan during an 8-year period. The deaths may have been preventable with better and timelier care. Medscape Medical News …read more
Hysterectomy Complications Rise After FDA Warns Against Morcellation
Performance of minimally invasive hysterectomies fell by 4% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration first warned that using power morcellation to treat uterine fibroids during myomectomy or hysterectomy may pose a risk to patients with a hidden malignancy. Reuters Health Information …read more