Women's Health
News
Women are not being warned that anesthetic may reduce birth pill efficacy
“Use of sugammadex is expected to rise as it becomes cheaper in the future, and ensuring that women receiving this medicine are aware it may...
News
Tin in permanent contraception implants causes toxicity
“When the implant degrades, it can travel anywhere in the pelvis, like a needle moving through the body with no apparent destination.”
News
Takotsubo syndrome more deadly in men
Takotsubo syndrome, characterized by acute heart failure and transient ventricular contractile dysfunction, is more common in women but men are...
News
Births jump for first time since 2014
The rise in births points to childbearing that was postponed during the pandemic.
Opinion
Müllerian anomalies – old problem, new approach and classification
A diagnosis of müllerian anomalies justifies a comprehensive consultation with the patient given the risk of pregnancy complications.
News
Contraceptive use boosted by enhanced counseling
Data from a new meta-analysis showed increased use of contraception with no decrease in condom use after counseling.
News
Sex toys for science
“We have not had good-quality studies with the use of modern vibrators.”
Conference Coverage
COVID fallout: ‘Alarming’ dip in routine vax for pregnant women
Rates of influenza and Tdap immunization declined at Medicaid clinics in Houston after the pandemic hit.
News
Drug combo holds promise as on-demand contraceptive: Study
The ideal is to be able to take a medication to prevent ovulation and know that you wouldn’t ovulate or be able to become pregnant for the next 3-...