Menstruation
Blood loss due to uterine fibroids reduced at 2 years with relugolix combination therapy
At 2 years, women who had received relugolix combination therapy for 52 weeks and then withdrew therapy continued to have less menstrual blood loss and pain caused by uterine fibroids, researchers reported.
Higher overall rates of women’s health disorders reported among those with celiac disease
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Women with celiac disease had statistically higher odds of experiencing ovarian dysfunction, irregular menstruation, infertility and other women’s health disorders, according to a presenter.
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.
COVID-19 linked to small menstrual cycle length changes that resolve quickly
Having COVID-19 was associated with a small change in menstrual cycle length like that observed with COVID-19 vaccination, with changes resolving within the next cycle, researchers reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Menstrual suppression effective, well-liked by transgender, gender-diverse adolescents
Transgender and gender-diverse adolescents reported high menstrual suppression effectiveness and satisfaction, according to a cross-sectional study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
‘Break the silence’ surrounding menstruation stigma to lessen inequities
Menstrual inequity is experienced worldwide, even in the U.S., where stigmas surrounding menstruation continue affecting all forms of menstrual inequities such as period poverty, access issues and legal issues, according to experts.
Elagolix plus add-back improves bleeding, non-bleeding uterine fibroid symptoms
BALTIMORE — Elagolix plus add-back of estradiol and norethindrone improved bleeding and non-bleeding symptoms linked to uterine fibroids among premenopausal women, according to researchers at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.
Pelvic pain common for people using gender-affirming testosterone therapy
Nearly three-quarters of people using testosterone therapy for gender affirmation reported pelvic pain, according to findings of an online survey published in LGBT Health.
Top menopause stories of 2022
Foot massages were found to decrease sleep disturbances, fatigue and anxiety symptoms during menopause, according to a study published in Menopause earlier this year.
Women with CKD experience menstrual abnormalities, shorter reproductive lifespans
Women with chronic kidney disease may experience menstrual abnormalities and shorter reproductive lifespans compared with those without CKD, according to data in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.