Women's Health

The impact on sexual function of chronic pain conditions has received little research inquiry and requires much more focused clinical attention.

The CDC now recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Eating a more plant-centered diet was associated with lower risk for CVD among both young adults and postmenopausal women, according to two new studies.

From etiology to treatment, get a quick review of the latest guidance for managing chronic pelvic pain in our new slideshow.

The FDA requests removal of pregnancy contraindication from statin prescribing information based on comprehensive reviews that found no evidence of an increase in birth defects.

From obesity to pneumococcal disease, we have picked the top 6 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the second quarter.

Poll: 91% of women don’t know heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women and 81% aren’t aware that the Pap test screens only for cervical cancer. Counseling and education are needed.

Sex disparities in cardiovascular care in the VA system included less therapy with antiplatelet agents and any intensity statin for women with premature ASCVD than men.

Black women in the US are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than every other sex and racial group, except Black men, according to a new study.

A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate vs fertility treatments, suggests a new study presented at ENDO 2021.

A new study suggests that women who experience an accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause are at greater risk of heart disease, even if their weight stays steady.

A woman in her 40s is seen in the ED for severe, recurrent pelvic pain. She is s/p endometrial ablation 8 months ago. What does the ultrasound show?

The patient is 42-years-old, G2P1 and presents with 1 week of vaginal spotting, 4 days of pelvic pain. Review the ultrasound and lab findings. What's your diagnosis?

Identifying the unique symptoms and risk factors for stroke in women is key to providing effective care. Answer these 5 questions to see how much you know.

How much do you know about alcohol consumption in women? Quiz yourself with these 5 cases.

One of 2 new first-of-kind studies on HPV and infertility suggests that high-risk HPV may ascend to infect the upper genital tract, causing endometriosis and affecting fertility.

New breast cancer screening guideline, new FDA-approved drug for osteoporosis treatment, and 5 other recent findings summarized here.

The 62-year-old describes lower abdominal “pressure” and using 2 pads/day; she reports a recent UTI. Review lab results and CT scan. What’s your diagnosis?

From a mobile EKG monitor to a digital urinalysis app, these medical "devices" are changing the way healthcare is delivered.

A new study assessed which aspects of common menopausal symptoms (ie, vasomotor, physical, psychosocial) are the strongest predictors of poor quality of life.

A new study found that age at menopause accounts for 10% of the link between menopause and coronary heart disease. Get more details in this quick slideshow. 

Authors of a new study found that estradiol levels can be used to predict fracture risk among women during the menopausal transition. 

Researchers found that women who experience early menopause do not live as long and experience more years with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A 35 y/o woman presents with 3 wks lower abdominal pain that's worse with movement. Review exam, labs, CT scan. Your diagnosis? 

The "new year" is now in full swing and new drugs are being approved each month; check out our slideshow to get up to date on 9 drugs approved in the first quarter for primary care.