Studies Seek Role for Anti-PD-1 Drugs in Gyn Cancers Activity in resistant ovarian, mutated endometrial cancers Mar 28, 2018
Women Do Well Without Opioids after Gyn Surgery An 89% drop in opioid use with restrictive prescribing protocol Mar 26, 2018
Gyn Cancer Research Gets Short Shrift in Funding Mortality-adjusted analysis shows huge disparity versus other cancers Mar 25, 2018
Stem Cell Tx: New Hope in Premature Ovarian Failure Autologous human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell engraftment also helps restart menstruation Mar 19, 2018
Vaginal Estradiol Offers Little Help for Postmenopausal Symptoms Moisturizer no better than placebo gel, either Mar 19, 2018
HPV Screening Results Changed Depending on Test Used Could change follow-up recommendations Mar 13, 2018
Morning Break: Breast Cancer-Schizophrenia Link; FDA on Essure; Rx for Hearing Loss? Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 51˶ staff Mar 08, 2018
Folic Acid in Utero Tied to Food Allergy Risk But total folate at birth not associated with later food allergies Mar 06, 2018
Can We Compare Monthly Cramps to Heart Attack? (Dr. Jen Gunter) No, for a couple of reasons Mar 05, 2018
Sex in Late-Stage Pregnancy Tied to Higher HIV Risk Biological changes may increase HIV transmission in serodiscordant couples Mar 04, 2018
Pearls from: Andrea Dunaif, MD For women with PCOS, who should be treated for insulin resistance? Dec 11, 2017 video
History of a Device: Essure This timeline summarizes steps taken by FDA and other agencies Nov 14, 2017
Biologics During Pregnancy Don't Raise Infection Risk for Infants Gestational timing of exposure to biologic not an issue Nov 07, 2017
PTSD Predictor of Midlife Sexual Dysfunction Interpersonal violence also tied to genitourinary symptoms of menopause Oct 17, 2017
New Combo Pill Offers Hope for Vasomotor Symptoms Significant improvements with various doses of estradiol-progesterone capsule Oct 17, 2017
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helpful For Women In Menopause Depressive symptoms improved in women experiencing insomnia, hot flashes Oct 16, 2017
Flibanserin: Not Just for Premenopausal Women Anymore? Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, urges clinicians to ask patients about sexual concerns Oct 14, 2017
Morning Break: Antibiotics Running Out; Teen Sex Interest Drops; Children Drive to OR Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 51˶ staff Sep 20, 2017
AAFP Backs Healthcare as Right, 'Publicly Funded Universal Primary Care' Group splinters on whether government plans should cover abortions Sep 14, 2017
C-Section Now, Hysterectomy Complications Later? Higher risk of reoperation vs women with vaginal delivery Aug 09, 2017
Molecular Test Helps ID Three Types of Vaginal Infections High sensitivity, specificity vs gold standard testing methods Jun 08, 2017
'A Very Dangerous Interpretation': What We Heard This Week Quotable quotes from 51˶'s sources May 19, 2017
Meds May Impact Prenatal Screening in HIV+ Patients Lower mean fetal fraction in patients on integrase inhibitors May 10, 2017
Work Hour Restrictions Don't Harm Delivery Outcomes But risk of transfusion, post-partum hemorrhage increased May 10, 2017
Gynecology: Confusing Online Information No Help Health info above recommended grade reading level May 09, 2017
Female OB/GYNs Less Apt to Receive Top Patient Scores Implications for patient satisfaction tied to reimbursement May 08, 2017
Transgender Men Shy Away from Annual GYN Visits Survey shows concerns about mistreatment, uninformed providers May 07, 2017
More Catholics Means Less Breastfeeding in Developed Countries Negative correlation observed in several western countries Dec 06, 2016
Less Hair 'Down There' May Up Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infection Pubic hair grooming might cause skin micro-tears Dec 05, 2016
CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200? Nov 29, 2016
Lowering the Bar: How PMDD Went from an Idea to a Diagnosis Sometimes the drug comes first Nov 16, 2016
Cimzia in New Moms Found Safe for Nursing Babies Only trace quantities found in breast milk Oct 18, 2016
MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families Sep 09, 2016
IVF With Frozen Embryos May be Better in Women With PCOS Lower rates of ovarian hyperstimulation, pregnancy loss Aug 10, 2016
Contraceptives Differ in Effects on Acne Implants and hormonal IUDs worsen it, rings and COCs make it better Jul 16, 2016
Lowering the Bar: Love Potion Number 9 Million? Is the history of "low T" and "hypoactive sexual desire disorder" a tale of profit trumping science? Jul 06, 2016
ACOG: New Guidance to Prevent Vaginal Tearing During Delivery Continues to discourage routine episiotomy Jun 24, 2016