Women's Health

The novel dual NK-1,3 receptor antagonist demonstrated statistically significant reduction in the frequency of moderate-to-severe VMS vs placebo.

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Higher time in optimal glycemic range was associated with reduced risk for preeclampsia and for birth weight larger than gestational age, new research found.

Women with migraine and persistent VMS faced double the risk of CVD and triple the risk of stroke, reported researchers.

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Histologic inflammation was associated with reduced fertility whether IBD disease was active or quiescent in a nationwide study of Swedish women aged 15 to 44 years.

Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke later in life, according to the statement.

Women aged 40 to 65 years who had persistent insomnia and poor sleep duration were at a 75% greater risk for incident CVD over 2 decades of follow up.

Among women with PCOS, the risk for a suicide attempt was highest (by a factor of 9) among young adults aged 20 to 40 years, followed by adolescents.

The 3-fold greater risk of subsequent stroke was observed in the Black Women's Health Study's youngest cohort, aged 24-34, investigators reported.

Risk of mortality from ALD and MetALD was significantly higher among women even though both phenotypes were more prevalent among men, a new study reveals.

Low-dose calcium supplementation with 500 mg/day may be as protective against poor pregnancy outcomes as the WHO-recommended dose of 1500 mg/day.

Targeting "impermissible" barriers created to no-cost contraception required by the ACA, the HHS guidance follows the Biden-Harris June 2023 Executive Order on the issue.

Each additional month of breastfeeding beyond 3 months correlated with a significantly lower child BMIz, especially for mothers identified as overweight or obese.

The novel nonhormonal compound significantly reduced vasomotor symptoms and sleep disturbance while improving quality of life, according to findings.

Cannabis use during pregnancy, particularly continued use beyond the first trimester, was associated with SGA birth, still birth, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, authors reported.

While not eliminated, study authors found risk of VTE reduced roughly by half in women taking vs not taking a statin when initiating hormone therapy.

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The study revealed disparities in access to crucial kidney transplant and nephrology care for persons with ESKD related to pregnancy vs to other causes.

Identifying women at risk for preeclampsia with severe features and the most effective treatment is essential to reduce morbidity as well as to contain costs.

Individuals assessed for GDM whose time above target level was greater than 10% by CGM measure had a 63% increased risk of poor newborn outcomes.

Polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea were both identified as reproductive disorders that could help stratify CVD risk in women.

An overview of safe treatment options for migraine attacks that may occur during pregnancy for primary care clinicians, here.

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In postmenopausal women with HR+ breast cancer who had obesity, recurrence of breast cancer while on aromatase inhibitor therapy was 18%, report investigators.

First nonprescription daily oral contraceptive pill, OTC opioid antagonist nasal spray for opioid overdose, and 5 more FDA-approved drugs primary care clinicians should know about.

A novel study strongly suggests that pre-pregnancy obesity rather than associated adverse pregnancy outcomes is the "culprit" in postpartum heart disease.

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