Hysterectomy
Shorter operative, recovery time but more pain with vaginal vs. laparoscopic hysterectomy
Women who had vaginal vs. laparoscopic hysterectomy had shorter total operative and recovery time but reported worse postoperative pain on the day of surgery, according to a systematic review published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Relugolix combination therapy reduces uterine fibroid-associated bleeding for Black women
Once-daily relugolix combination therapy reduced heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids for most Black women, according to results of the LIBERTY long-term extension study.
NSAID use compounds venous thromboembolic risk with high-risk hormonal contraception
Use of NSAIDs significantly increased risk for venous thromboembolism when used concomitantly with hormonal contraception already associated with medium/high risk vs. low/no-risk, according to study results published in The BMJ.
Long-term hormone therapy after hysterectomy yields benefits up to 20 years
Hormone therapy with transdermal estradiol may benefit bone and CV health and overall quality of life up to 20 years after hysterectomy, according to study results published in Menopause.
Black women less likely to receive lifesaving hysterectomies for endometrial cancer
Compared with white women, Black women with a low-risk form of endometrial cancer less frequently received a hysterectomy and had lower survival rates, according to research conducted at Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center.
More men, women choosing permanent contraception after Dobbs
NEW ORLEANS — Rates of vasectomy and tubal sterilization rose in the months after the Dobbs decision removed a federal right to abortion, according to data presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.
Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy linked to risk for chronic conditions in midlife
A history of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy, especially when younger than 46 years, increased the odds of arthritis, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea and bone fractures, researchers reported in Menopause.
Severe symptoms before hysterectomy more common for Black and Hispanic vs. white women
Black and Hispanic premenopausal women are more likely to experience severe bleeding and other symptoms related to noncancerous gynecologic conditions before undergoing hysterectomy compared with white women.
Q&A: Early diagnosis key in successful uterine fibroid prevention, treatment
Uterine fibroids are common hormone-dependent tumors that can develop after puberty, with likelihood increasing with age and regressing after menopause when estrogen and progesterone are no longer produced.
Hysterectomy with ovary, fallopian tube removal yields some cancer benefits, CV detriments
Compared with simple or no surgery, hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was associated with reduced risks for ovarian and breast cancer for some women, but increased risks for colorectal cancer and CVD, researchers reported.