Women's Health
News
The FDA has revised its guidance on fish consumption
The FDA has revised its 2017 guidance to promote healthy intake and safer choices for children and women who are pregnant, nursing, or might...
Clinical Review
Fibroids: Patient considerations in medical and surgical management
Uterine fibroids can cause abnormal bleeding, pain, and infertility. ObGyns should be prepared to develop a treatment plan based...
Clinical Review
2019 Update on abnormal uterine bleeding
These experts discuss the factors that incur increased risk for malignant endometrial polyps, the relationship between chronic...
News
ACIP extends HPV vaccine coverage
Committee voted for catch-up vaccination for all individuals through age 26 years, optional for older adults.
News
U.S. travelers to Europe need up to date measles immunization
With the highest measles cases in the 21st century seen in Europe last year, the CDC is urging all U.S. travelers there to be sure they’re fully...
Conference Coverage
In MS, the challenges for women are unique
SEATTLE – In treating women with MS, sexuality, pregnancy, and menopause all require specific attention.
Conference Coverage
ACOG guidance addresses cardiac contributors to maternal mortality
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The guidance has the potential to make strides toward eliminating preventable maternal death.
News
Low LDL cholesterol may increase women’s risk of hemorrhagic stroke
Investigators found no association between HDL cholesterol and risk of hemorrhagic stroke or between total cholesterol and risk of hemorrhagic...
FDA/CDC
Romosozumab gets FDA approval for treating osteoporosis
The pair of injections mainly works by encouraging new bone formation.
Article
It’s time to start asking all patients about intimate partner violence
Many people endure a menacing or violent romantic partner—yet few physicians ask about this risk, or actual harm. Here is a roadmap for screening...