Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, September 18 - Friday, September 22, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Health risks increase after early ovary removal
In a recent study, increased health risks were seen in women who received premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy when under the age of 46 years.
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2.) Premenstrual disorders increase early menopause and vasomotor symptom risks
In a recent study, women with premenstrual disorders were more likely to experience early menopause and vasomotor symptoms.
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3.) Ovarian tissue cryopreservation important to offer before gonadotoxic therapy
In a recent study, ovarian tissue cryopreservation was indicated as viable for preventing premature ovarian insufficiency in girls and young women receiving gonadotoxic therapies.
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4.) Medical school curricula fail to teach female sexual medicine
In a recent review, a lack of education on female sexual medicine was found across medical institutions.
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5.) Sex differences in dermatologic conditions
Data has indicated an increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis among female patients compared to male patients.
HP-hMG stimulation reduces OHSS risk in high responder patients
October 25th 2024A recent study found that highly purified human menotropin significantly lowers the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome compared to recombinant follicle stimulating hormone, highlighting the benefits of protocol individualization based on gonadotropin type.
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Racial disparities in high-risk endometrial subtype diagnoses reported
October 24th 2024In a recent study, Black patients were significantly more likely to present with high-risk endometrial subtypes for endometrial cancer, highlighting disparities in access to tumor next generation sequencing.
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Self-diagnosing vaginismus found accurate vs health care provider diagnosis
October 15th 2024In a recent study presented at the 25th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA, similar diagnosing success was reported between self-diagnosis and diagnosis from a health care provider for vaginismus.
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Tailored hormone therapy improves postoperative endometriosis outcomes
October 3rd 2024A recent study suggests that postoperative endometriosis patients experience improved quality of life through hormone therapies guided by optimizing treatment based on individual hormonal receptor profiles.
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