In case you missed it: November 21 to November 25
Take a look at the week's top stories.
Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may heighten risk of preterm birth, pregnancy loss
Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may lead to increased risks for preterm birth, preterm delivery, and spontaneous abortion, according to new research in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
The Challenges of Diagnosing Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Michael L. Krychman, MD, and Jack D. Sobel, MD, review diagnostic criteria of diagnosis of RVVC and the impact of misdiagnosis.
Dextromethorphan ineffective adjuvant option for medication abortion pain management
Dextromethorphan was not a successful adjunctive pain management option for medication abortion, according to research results published in Contraception.
Five minutes of a doctor’s time could cost patients $50
Cleveland Clinic begins charging for doctors’ time spent responding to some electronic messages.
Pap Talk S4E10: 2023 women's health outlook
In this episode of Pap Talk, Alison Cowan, MD, discusses her predictions for women's health trends in 2023.
Cognitive behavioral therapy could help mitigate sexual concerns during menopause
September 11th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society found cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively address sexual concerns during menopause, improving overall well-being.
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to midlife cardiovascular disease risk
September 11th 2024In a recent study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, women with certain adverse outcomes during pregnancy had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
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Hot flashes disrupting REM sleep linked to heart disease risk
September 10th 2024In a recent study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, 59% of nocturnal hot flashes occurred during the second half of the night, a time linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
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Physical intimate partner violence linked to decreases in cognitive performance
September 10th 2024A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, found that women who reported physical intimate partner violence also demonstrated decreased working memory performance over time.
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