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Turn Back the Rise in STIs

Public health officials are calling for a full-court press against the rising numbers of sexually transmitted infections. New data from the CDC indicate that combined cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia reached an all-time high in the United States in 2018.

Women’s Health Clinic Closures Affect Cervical Cancer Markers

Results of a recent analysis indicate that more women were diagnosed with advanced stages of cervical cancer, mortality rates increased, and fewer women were screened for the disease following the closure of nearly 100 women’s health clinics across the United States from 2010 to 2013.

Abortion Rate in United States Continues to Decline

Results of a new analysis of 2017 data indicate that the U.S. abortion rate dropped to 13.5 abortions per 1,000 women of reproductive age, the lowest rate recorded since abortion was legalized in 1973 and an 8% decline from 2014.

ACOG Expands Backing for OTC Contraception

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidance regarding over-the-counter access to hormonal contraception, expanding its support for access to vaginal rings, the contraceptive patch, and contraceptive injections with no age restrictions.

Research Confirms Cost Savings of Same-Day LARC Placement in Teens

Data from a recent study indicate allowing teens the option to obtain a long-acting reversible contraceptive on the same day as their clinic visit could lead to significant cost savings.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Mental Health Conditions May Be Linked to Unnecessary Oophorectomies

Results from a new study identify mental health conditions associated with an increased risk of unnecessary bilateral oophorectomies, despite nonmalignant indications. Related research indicates that hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.