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October 10, 2023
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Q&A: Annual breast cancer screening, early diagnosis important to successful treatment

Q&A: Annual breast cancer screening, early diagnosis important to successful treatment

Women should undergo routine breast cancer screening in order to diagnose and treat breast cancer in its earliest stages for a higher likelihood of treatment success.

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October 06, 2023
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RUBY: Intrauterine device successfully decreases postpartum uterine bleeding

RUBY: Intrauterine device successfully decreases postpartum uterine bleeding

An intrauterine vacuum-induced hemorrhage control device successfully decreased abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding, according to results of the real-world RUBY study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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October 04, 2023
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Survey identifies ways to improve midlife care for perimenopausal women

Survey identifies ways to improve midlife care for perimenopausal women

Women who sought health care for bothersome perimenopausal symptoms reported both positive and negative experiences in interactions with providers, according to results of the Women Living Better survey.

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September 19, 2023
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Menstrual irregularity in adolescence tied to cardiometabolic risk in early adulthood

Menstrual irregularity in adolescence tied to cardiometabolic risk in early adulthood

Menstrual cycle irregularity and age at menarche were significantly associated with parameters of cardiometabolic health in early adulthood among a mostly Black cohort of young women, researchers reported.

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September 18, 2023
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Menstrual suppression effective, well-liked by transgender, gender-diverse adolescents

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.

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September 08, 2023
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Strategies proposed for managing pregnancy, delivery for people with heart failure

Strategies proposed for managing pregnancy, delivery for people with heart failure

Pregnancy brings risks for serious or even fatal complications for people of reproductive age with HF, and obstetricians and cardiologists should work together to ensure those risks are minimized, according to a new review.

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September 07, 2023
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Infertility treatment may increase stroke hospitalization risk within 1 year of delivery

Infertility treatment may increase stroke hospitalization risk within 1 year of delivery

Within 12 months after childbirth, women who underwent infertility treatment had an increased risk for stroke-related hospitalization, according to a large population-based, retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

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September 06, 2023
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Experts debate benefits of low-carb diets for gestational diabetes

Experts debate benefits of low-carb diets for gestational diabetes

SAN DIEGO — Adherence to a low-carbohydrate diet during pregnancy may have some benefits in gestational diabetes, but overall, low-carbohydrate diets are not associated with any significant differences in outcomes, according to two experts.

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September 05, 2023
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Pessaries customized via ultrasound, 3D printing beneficial for pelvic organ prolapse

Pessaries customized via ultrasound, 3D printing beneficial for pelvic organ prolapse

Pessaries customized through transvaginal ultrasound and 3D printing technology may perform better if commercial pessaries fail for women with pelvic organ prolapse, according to results of a pilot study published in Menopause.

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