Top in women's health: Updates on endometriosis, premenstrual disorders
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Endometriosis has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm labor and birth as well as antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
The study also identified those at greater risk for endometriosis: Women with an older average age at delivery and those who used assisted reproductive technology at higher rates.
It was the top story in women’s health last week.
Another top story was about premenstrual disorders, which increase the odds of early menopause and the development of vasomotor symptoms.
Read these and more top stories in women’s health below:
Endometriosis significantly linked to various adverse pregnancy outcomes
Endometriosis was significantly associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, ranging from preterm labor and birth to antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage, researchers reported in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Read more.
Premenstrual disorders may raise likelihood of early menopause, worse vasomotor symptoms
Women with premenstrual disorders may have increased likelihood for early menopause and moderate or severe vasomotor symptoms, according to a population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. Read more.
Intravaginal ring shows preliminary efficacy in treating vasomotor symptoms
An intravaginal ring with combination estradiol and progesterone was safe and effective in treating vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women, according to phase 1/2 study results published in Menopause. Read more.
Smoking abstinence in pregnancy more likely with e-cigarettes vs. nicotine replacement
Pregnant women were more likely to abstain from smoking in late pregnancy with use of e-cigarettes compared with nicotine replacement, especially if e-cigarette use started before pregnancy, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. Read more.
Menstrual suppression effective, well-liked by transgender, gender-diverse adolescents
Transgender and gender-diverse adolescents reported high menstrual suppression effectiveness and satisfaction, according to a cross-sectional study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Read more.