Women's Health
Popular fertility supplements contain ‘wide range’ of ingredients
NEW ORLEANS — Popular fertility supplements contain common vitamins and minerals, with great variation in ingredients and listed dosages, according to a new study presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.
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.
Women less likely to be diagnosed with, offered treatment for OSA
HONOLULU — Women often have different presentations and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea compared with men and are offered treatment less often, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Survey highlights increasing need for fertility services in US
NEW ORLEANS — In a new survey, most respondents cited concern that there are not enough reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists to meet the current demand for assisted reproductive technology in the U.S.
Survey: Many fellows report no changes in training after Dobbs
NEW ORLEANS — In a new survey, most reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellows reported that the Dobbs decision did not affect patient counseling, use of genetic testing, embryo handling or medical legal documentation.
BRCA 2 mutation contributes to ovarian aging even with normal ovarian reserve
NEW ORLEANS — Researchers observed increased ovarian aging among women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, compared with women without the genetic alterations, but decreased ovarian reserve only among those with BRCA1, according to a speaker.
Insomnia in women common, increases with age
HONOLULU — Established and evolving treatments are available to help women with insomnia, the prevalence, symptoms and outcomes of with may vary and intensify with age, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
VIDEO: How to increase physician diversity without affirmative action
NEW ORLEANS — In this video exclusive, Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, talks about implications for medical education of the recent Supreme Court decision limiting affirmative action.
5% or more unintentional weight loss linked to lower life expectancy for older women
Older women who had 5% or more unintentional weight loss had lower life expectancy compared with women with stable weight, according to data from the Women’s Health Initiative published in The Journals of Gerontology.
Encouraging residents to work in reproductive health focus of ASRM annual meeting
The ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo will focus on encouraging medical residents to pursue a career in reproductive health, medicine and scientific professions.