Obstetrics-gynecology

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

The U.S.’s once-reluctant medical establishment is increasingly welcoming the way doulas complement doctors and nurses.
Under-recognized: A refresher on vulvar cancer

Do you know the basics about this increasingly prevalent form of cancer?
How does opportunistic fallopian tube removal stack up as a cancer-prevention strategy?

European consensus and GOC say it reduces ovarian cancer risk and should be offered more widely
POP QUIZ: Dysmenorrhea management

Which statement about managing primary dysmenorrhea is FALSE?
Cramping their style: managing dysmenorrhea

Pharmacists are pivotal in recognizing and managing pelvic pain, particularly primary dysmenorrhea.
No, women aren’t supposed to hurt: Misconceptions about reproductive health have serious consequences

The belief that ‘women are supposed to hurt’ is deeply embedded in Canadian culture and reflects a systems-level failure that determines who gets diagnosed, who gets believed and who gets left behind.
VTE risk with newer hormonal contraceptives

Venous thromboembolism is a recognized adverse event linked to hormonal contraceptives, with an increased risk related to higher estrogen dose and progestin type, in particular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate.
A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds

Led by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, the study enrolled more than 20,000 girls between ages 12 and 16.

Smart menstrual cups? The latest advances in wearable health tech