Reproductive Endocrinology
From the Journals
Teen mothers using long-acting reversible contraception are least likely to use condoms
Teen mothers using the patch, ring, injections, or the pill are more likely to use condoms, but condom use still is relatively low in this...
From the Journals
Women express low decision regret after preimplantation testing for aneuploidy
Most patients do not regret their decision to undergo preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy, but some experience low levels of regret.
From the Journals
Consider cutaneous endometriosis in women with umbilical lesions
Cutaneous endometriosis may occur because of seeding following abdominal or pelvic surgery.
Conference Coverage
Dr. Eve Espey: Some good news in her 2019 contraceptive update
NASHVILLE, TENN. –
Conference Coverage
Review hints at improved semen quality after bariatric surgery
LOS ANGELES – But the number of studies is small, and more research is needed to gain a broader perspective.
Conference Coverage
2019 Update: Contraceptives and unintended pregnancy rates
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Unintended pregnancy rates are declining largely because of better and more contraceptive use,...
Opinion
Discuss compounded bioidentical hormones and cancer risk
Patients who desire compounded bioidentical hormone preparations should be counseled that little is known about the safety of these preparations,...
Commentary
Is childhood cancer associated with assisted reproductive technology?
Conference Coverage
Fezolinetant looks good for hot flashes in phase 2b trial
NEW ORLEANS – Big reductions in vasomotor symptoms were seen despite a strong placebo response for this nonhormonal therapy.
Conference Coverage
No birth rate gains from levothyroxine in pregnancy
Levothyroxine treatment for women with thyroid peroxidase antibiotics before conception does not appear to increase the live birth rate.
From the Journals
Insulin may be toxic to the placenta in early pregnancy
This insulin toxicity during pregnancy can be prevented with metformin in vitro.