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Most women with menstrual migraine use acute treatments only
DENVER – Most with menstrual migraine utilize only acute treatments, rather than preventive measures, to address their symptoms, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
Age at menarche falling, with longer time to cycle regularity: Apple Women’s Health Study
Age at menarche has fallen among U.S. women during the past 55 years while time to menstrual cycle regularity has increased, both troubling signs that indicate worsening health outcomes over time, researchers reported.
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Higher risk for suicide among women with vs. without premenstrual disorders
All women with vs. without premenstrual disorders had higher risk for suicide, whereas those diagnosed at younger than 25 years had increased all-cause mortality risk, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Study: As BMI increases, so does the risk for poor pregnancy outcomes
A new study in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine showed that higher BMIs before pregnancy correlated with increasing risks for maternal and neonatal morbidity.
Keytruda extends survival in high-risk triple negative breast cancer
A study assessing the efficacy of pembrolizumab met a key secondary endpoint of extending OS, in combination with chemotherapy, among patients with high-risk early-stage triple-negative breast cancer, according to the agent’s manufacturer.
Spanish-speaking women report concerns with over-the-phone interpreters in gynecology
SAN FRANCISCO — In outpatient gynecologic settings, potential concerns may exist for over-the-phone translation services, especially for older and patients with less education, researchers reported.
Preeclampsia elevates long-term risk for arrhythmia among primiparous women
Preeclampsia appeared to increase primiparous women’s risk for developing arrhythmia, according to results of a real-world study published in European Journal of Preventative Cardiology.
FDA OK’s first artificial pancreas for managing type 1 diabetes during pregnancy
The FDA authorized a closed-loop algorithm for an artificial pancreas system for use by people with type 1 diabetes aged 2 years and older, including during pregnancy, according to press release from Cambridge University.
WHO reports ‘major’ global increase in STIs
WHO reported a “major” increase in STIs in 2022, specifically highlighting an increase in syphilis and an insufficient decline in new HIV and viral hepatitis infections.
‘Healing is possible’: Addressing stigma, sharing resources for postpartum depression
Women struggling with their mental health during and after pregnancy often hesitate to ask for support, an issue compounded by a need for more resources and provider education on the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression.