Women's Health

Today's episode covers depression risk after chronic illness, vaginal estradiol safety, GLP-1 updates, cancer risk, and cardiovascular outcomes.

The administration has initiated a nationwide public service campaign about the potential risks as professional societies quickly disputed the claims.

The new study, based in China, will validate urine-based genetic methylation testing which concentrates trace amounts of HPV DNA by more than 10,000 times.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

If approved, the nonhormonal drug could offer an important new option for postmenopausal women seeking alternatives to hormone therapy.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Atypical causes of MI in women included spontaneous coronary artery dissection, which was 6 times more common in women than in men, a Mayo Clinic study found.

Real-time continuous glucose monitoring significantly enhances glycemic control in gestational diabetes, reducing risks for large newborns compared to traditional methods.

Ada Stewart, MD, shares strategies for primary care physicians to reduce patient anxiety and improve comfort during cervical cancer screening exams.

Although overall risk was just slightly elevated, study authors recommend alternative imaging methods when appropriate for women of childbearing age.

Expert discusses when to start screening, available test options, and recommended intervals for women aged 21 to 65 years.

This week’s podcast episode covers CRC screening, GLP-1 eligibility in youth, women’s heart health, FIT outreach, and ultraprocessed food risks.

ACOG CEO: “In the face of misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, a strong, evidence-based recommendation...from a trusted clinician can go a long way."

GLP-1 use was associated with lower overall cancer risk, with the strongest associations observed for endometrial and ovarian cancers and meningioma.

Vaginal estradiol is often prescribed as first-line therapy for genitourinary syndrome of menopause, making the findings supportive of current clinical practice.

The first oral penem antibiotic, Orlynvah™, has launched in the US, offering a vital treatment option for women with resistant uncomplicated UTIs.

Opill OTC has significantly increased contraceptive use and shifts from less effective options among women who are uninsured, of racial/ethnic minorities, and live in the rural US.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

In the RE104 group receiving the 30-mg dose, clinically meaningful reductions in the primary endpoint were seen on day 1 posttreatment and sustained through day 28 follow-up.

Insights on atopic dermatitis treatment preferences, the safety of childhood vaccines, maternal depression’s effect on parenting, and more.

Adequate sleep tops the 4 elements most important to CV health after menopause, with blood pressure, glucose levels, and smoking status close behind.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Bayer's elinzanetant, a potential nonhormonal treatment for menopausal symptoms, awaits FDA approval after a 90-day review extension.

Low sexual desire affects up to 40% of women across the lifespan but currently there is no treatment option for those beyond their reproductive years.