Women's Health
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On the Wisconsin-Illinois border: Clinics in neighboring states team up on abortion care
There has been a surge of patients from Wisconsin for abortion appointments at all Planned Parenthood of Illinois clinics – a tenfold increase in...
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Strength training overcomes bone effects of vegan diet
Bone microarchitecture differences observed between vegans and omnivores disappear when both practice progressive resistance training.
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Docs not talking about anal sex may put women at risk
Failure to discuss the subject “exposes women to missed diagnoses, futile treatments, and further harm arising from a lack of medical advice.”
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Hyperthyroidism rebound in pregnancy boosts adverse outcomes
“A low dose of antithyroid medications may be a good choice for women with subnormal TSH and/or positive TRAb in early pregnancy.”
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Does cannabis help with menopause symptoms?
Women with symptoms of menopause are turning to cannabis for help, researchers have found, despite a lack of evidence that the drug works for...
Opinion
Endometriosis and infertility – Combining a chronic physical and emotional pain
The delay in promptly identifying endometriosis is further impaired by the lack of specific biomarkers, awareness, and inadequate evaluation.
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NAMS affirms value of hormone therapy for menopausal women
Recent research supports individualized care to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria emerging in community settings
“What’s striking about these data is that: ‘Who is the front line, at least in the United States for CRE?’ It’s women, older women.”
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Should patients undergoing surgical treatment for cervical lesions also receive an HPV vaccination?
“HPV vaccination might reduce the risk of recurrence of CIN, in particular when related to HPV16 or HPV18, in women treated with local excision...
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Sexual assault flagged as a possible psychosis trigger
“We need more investment in comprehensive strategies to prevent traumatic experiences at the population level to decrease the burden of psychosis...