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Yoga for Incontinence? A Small Pilot Study Shows Some Benefit
Strengthening pelvic floor muscles through yoga just may be helpful for women with urinary incontinence, particularly stress incontinence.
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Don’t Let Flawed Studies Guide Screening Mammo Decisions, Experts Say
Mammography screening for breast cancer saves lives: this should be the message that physicians spread to colleagues and patients, say leading experts.
The Most Hotly Anticipated Ob/Gyn Research of 2014
New research expected this year will bring about significant changes to clinical practice. Here, society leaders share what’s on their radar for 2014.
The Leadership Report: The Best Ob/Gyn Research from 2013
What research from the past year will have the most significant impact on women's health care? The leaders of five major ob/gyn societies weigh in.
Even Limited Alcohol Use in the First Trimester Has Adverse Effects
Maybe that one glass of wine isn’t so harmless. New research suggests that even small amounts of alcohol in the first trimester can increase the risk of adverse outcomes.
Upping Vitamin D Levels Improves Lipid Profiles in Postmenopausal Women
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation can improve cholesterol levels in postmenopausal women, lowering the “bad” cholesterol and increasing the “good.”
Evidence Mounts for Effectiveness of National HPV Vaccine Program
Three doses of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine was more effective in preventing high-grade cervical abnormalities than other types and more effective in younger women.
New Study Finds Reproductive Coercion to Be Prevalent
A striking number of sexually active women experience reproductive coercion by their male partners, and their ability to use contraception and plan pregnancies may be compromised.
Oral Misoprostol for Labor Induction Is a Good Substitute for Costlier Vaginal Insert
Hourly titrated oral misoprostol provides a steady-state drug level and is an effective substitute for dinoprostone vaginal insert, new research shows.
Does Lifestyle Advice Affect Outcomes for Overweight Pregnant Women?
Lifestyle advice, including diet and exercise information, can reduce the number of infants who are born weighing more than 4 kg (8.8 lb) among overweight and obese pregnant women, research shows.
HPV Vaccine: How Many Doses Are Really Needed?
Two doses of quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against genital warts nearly as well as the standard 3-dose schedule, according to new study findings.
Moderate Exercise Counteracts HRT-Associated Stroke Risk
For postmenopausal women who are taking hormone-replacement therapy (HRT), moderate exercise can help mitigate the increased risk of stroke associated with HRT use.
Longer, More Frequent Dialyzation in Pregnant Women Leads to Healthier Babies
Pregnant women who require dialysis have healthier babies and fewer pregnancy complications when they receive dialysis for more than 36 hours per week, researchers report.
Vaccine Treatments Trigger Cervical Lesions to Disappear
New research, led by Connie Trimble, MD, shows that vaccine treatments for women with high-grade cervical dysplasia can trigger an immune response that may induce some lesions to resolve.
Annual Mammography May Be Unnecessary, New Study Suggests
The rationale for annual mammography in women aged 40 to 59 years needs to be reassessed in countries where adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is available.
HPV Vaccine Not Linked to Riskier Sexual Behaviors
The sexual behaviors and beliefs about HPV infection were unchanged among a group of teens and young women who were vaccinated against the virus, research shows.
Consider Extending Duration of HRT for Hot Flashes
More than a third of women experience hot flashes for 10 years after menopause and may benefit from HRT for longer than the 3 to 5 years that current usage guidelines recommend.
New Breast Imaging Technique Improves Diagnostic Specificity
Near-infrared spectroscopy paired with MRI works with all cup sizes and may minimize biopsies performed due to inconclusive MRI findings after an abnormal mammogram finding.
New Evidence Shows Benefit to Screening Older Women for Cervical Cancer
Women whose cervical cancer screening ceased between ages 50 and 64 years were 6 times more likely than women who were screened to have cervical cancer from ages 65 to 83 years.
Is Progesterone’s Bad Reputation Overblown and Undeserved?
Progesterone therapy deserves another chance when it comes to alleviating hot flashes and night sweats, new data shows.
SSRI Use in Late Pregnancy Ups Risk of Infant Pulmonary Hypertension but Overall Risk Remains Low
The increased risk of infant persistent pulmonary hypertension from SSRI use in late pregnancy is minimal and should not deter use in women with depression.
Conservative Surgery for Vulvar Cancer Leaves Sexuality and Body Image Intact
Conservative surgery for early-stage vulvar cancer had little to no long-term effect on a woman’s sexuality or body image, a small study found.
Women With CIN3 Need Continued Follow-Up Throughout Old Age
Diagnosis and treatment of high-grade cervical dysplasia substantially increases the risk of cervical or vaginal cancer at or after age 60 years, a study finds.
Text Messaging Is a Good Tool for Appointment Reminders
Text messaging appointment reminders led to more flu shots among low-income pregnant women, researchers found.
The use of text messages for appointment reminders led to more flu shots among low-income pregnant women, researchers found.
Cervical Cancer: Is a New Detection Method Coming?
A simple blood test using plasma thermogram could serve as an effective new indicator for detecting cervical cancer, including assessment of the cancer’s stage.
Fear of Childbirth Is an Indicator for Postpartum Depression
A diagnosed fear of childbirth in expectant mothers nearly tripled the risk of postpartum depression among women with no history of depression.
Vitamin D in Pregnancy Makes for Stronger Children, Study Finds
Higher levels of vitamin D in expectant mothers during late pregnancy was associated with improved muscle strength in children at age 4.
Quail Eggs Paint Picture of Heart Defects in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Changes in cardiac blood flow in embryos exposed to alcohol may lead to the formation of cardiac defects often seen in babies with fetal alcohol syndrome, study finds.
Acupuncture-Real or Sham-May Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms From Breast Cancer Drug
Hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women with breast cancer taking aromatase inhibitors were significantly improved after acupuncture, study finds.