Women’s Health & OB/GYN News

Pelvic floor muscle training improved reported sexual function for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, but uncertainties with specific sexual dysfunctions and exact dosing remain, according to researchers.

The prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs — such as medrogestone, medroxyprogesterone acetate and promegestone — increased the risk for developing intracranial meningioma, according to data published in The BMJ.

Utilizing alternative, botanical treatments for acne may target the underlying causes of disease and improve severity, according to a study.

Sedentary time and physical activity were both associated with how menopausal women experience hot flashes, according to an analysis published in Menopause.

A GSK respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate was effective but trials saw a higher incidence in preterm birth, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Yolanda Bryce, MD, still remembers her patient’s shock.

The HHS has released guidance regarding the requirement for hospitals to obtain informed patient consent before performing sensitive examinations.

Sources for contraception differed among adolescents and young adults based on sociodemographic factors such as insurance status, age and residential area, according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Distribution of medication for self-managed abortion from sources outside of formal health care settings increased 6 months after the Dobbs decision, despite state-level bans and restrictions, according to findings published in JAMA.

The number one financial goal for most physicians is getting to a comfortable retirement on their own timeline and with the lifestyle they want.