OB/GYN Clinical Alert – November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019

• Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Nighttime Urinary Symptoms

  Sedentary behavior is associated with more severe symptoms of nocturia and nocturnal enuresis in women with urinary incontinence.

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• Intrauterine Device Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk

  In this systematic review, the odds ratio of ever-use of an intrauterine device and incident ovarian cancer was 0.68 (95% CI 0.62-0.75).

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• Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone in Women

  A task force of representatives from leading international societies issued guidance for appropriate prescribing of testosterone in women.

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• Recommendations for the Use of Testosterone Therapy in Women: A Global Consensus Statement

  Exogenous testosterone is currently indicated only for women with documented hypoactive sexual desire disorder/dysfunction.

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