Women’s Health & OB/GYN News

The menopausal transition can be associated with a variety of bothersome symptoms, including hot flashes and mood swings, but some women might experience more subtle symptoms that can begin years before the final menstrual period.

Women should be screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40 years, according to a new recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of investments, it is crucial for physicians to stay informed about alternative asset classes, such as cryptocurrency.

A multi-institutional team of researchers created a statistical model capable of predicting the risk for premature menopause among women who survived childhood cancer.

Severe maternal morbidity was associated with increased risk for mental health hospitalization or emergency department visit up to 13 years postpartum, according to a population-based Canadian cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

Compared with standard-of-care chemotherapy, trastuzumab deruxtecan demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in PFS among certain patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to a press release from the manufacturer.

Daily aspirin use did not reduce disease recurrence, progression or mortality in patients with high-risk breast cancer, according to extended follow-up results of a terminated study published in JAMA.

Pregnant and lactating women have historically been excluded from most clinical research, often due to perceptions of greater legal liability if a woman, her fetus or infant is harmed by an intervention.

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, about benefits of plant-based eating plans for women’s health

Risk for incident fracture is higher for children born to mothers with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes compare with those whose mothers did not have diabetes, according to data published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.