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April 25, 2024
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Top in women’s health: Hormone therapy after age 65; OTC birth control pill hits shelves

Top in women’s health: Hormone therapy after age 65; OTC birth control pill hits shelves

The use of hormone therapy among women aged 65 years or older was associated with reductions in the risks for mortality, certain cancers and cardiovascular outcomes that varied by hormone therapy type, a recent study found.

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April 23, 2024
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Use of most contraceptive methods steadily decreased from 2019 to 2022

Use of most contraceptive methods steadily decreased from 2019 to 2022

Use of most contraceptive methods steadily decreased from 2019 to 2022, except for vasectomy, with more advanced practice clinicians and fewer physicians providing new contraceptive prescriptions, researchers reported.

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April 19, 2024
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OTC birth control 'a tremendous advance' in women's health, with important caveats

OTC birth control 'a tremendous advance' in women's health, with important caveats

BOSTON — The new, over-the-counter birth control option is an important advancement for women without health insurance, but it may be less effective than other options, according to presenters at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.

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April 17, 2024
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Health care providers ‘excited’ about convenient, safe OTC birth control pill

Health care providers ‘excited’ about convenient, safe OTC birth control pill

In March, the first nonprescription, over-the-counter contraceptive pill became available to buy in stores and online. The progestin-only pill is an important step in boosting access to birth control, according to women’s health providers.

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April 14, 2024
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Acne does not commonly drive adolescents to remove reversible contraceptives

Acne does not commonly drive adolescents to remove reversible contraceptives

A new study found that the development or worsening of acne was not a common cause of long-acting reversible contraception discontinuation among adolescents, according to a study.

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March 20, 2024
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Q&A: Rheumatologists encouraged to address gender disparities in RA

Q&A: Rheumatologists encouraged to address gender disparities in RA

Although it is still unclear why gender differences exist in rheumatoid arthritis, it is known that the disease is more prevalent among and tends to be more painful for women.

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February 03, 2024
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Five leading digital opinion leaders in women’s health advocacy and excellence

Five leading digital opinion leaders in women’s health advocacy and excellence

Editor’s note: Saturday, Feb. 3, is National Women Physicians Day, which is observed each year to honor the achievements and contributions of female physicians in health care.

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December 08, 2023
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OTC birth control debut in 2024 ‘empowers’ patients with rheumatic diseases

OTC birth control debut in 2024 ‘empowers’ patients with rheumatic diseases

Come the new year, a “mini” pill could have a massive impact in rheumatology care.

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October 20, 2023
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Study: Women with CKD face abnormal menstruation, infertility

Study: Women with CKD face abnormal menstruation, infertility

Women with chronic kidney disease commonly experience abnormal menstruation and infertility, but knowledge and discussion around these issues are lacking, according to a study of women’s reproductive health in CKD.

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September 13, 2023
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At Issue: Access among benefits of nonprescription OTC contraceptive pill

At Issue: Access among benefits of nonprescription OTC contraceptive pill

In July, the FDA approved norgestrel as the first nonprescription, over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.

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