Sexual Health News

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation encouraging physicians to screen for syphilis in people who are pregnant as early as possible.

DENVER — Mild to severe sleep disturbances were tied to lower libido, and ejaculatory, orgasmic and erectile dysfunction for men undergoing fertility testing, according to a presentation at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.

In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, discusses women’s reproductive rights in connection to the 2024 presidential election with guests Angela Chaudhari, MD, and Oren Jacobson.

LIMA, Peru — In a finding described as “reassuring,” researchers detected no interaction between the long-acting HIV prevention drug cabotegravir and hormonal contraceptives among women enrolled in a large trial.

Lima, PERU — Choice, long-lasting protection and HIV prevention in women were three major themes of this week’s HIV Research for Prevention conference.

According to published results, postoperative sexual education counseling may improve patient satisfaction, sexual function and quality of life for sexually active women who undergo total hip arthroplasty.

CHICAGO — Many midlife women experience hypoactive sexual desire disorder, impacting both partner relationships and mental health, but FDA-approved treatments are available, according to a speaker.

Adolescent and young adult women who initiated the etonogestrel contraceptive implant experienced small weight changes over 3 years similar to women who received depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, researchers reported.

The number of congenital syphilis-related stillbirths increased annually from 2016 to 2022 in the U.S. while the proportion of cases resulting in stillbirth remained stable, researchers reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology.