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Prevalence of HSV-2 Is Falling, Data Show
Two of the most common viruses, herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), are steadily declining in the U.S. population.
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No Link Found Between Progestin-only Birth Control Methods and Depression
Results of a new review of all available data indicate no evidence to support a link between progestin-only birth control and depression.
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Programs Aim to Make LARC a Choice for Women
The success of the Contraceptive CHOICE Project in removing financial barriers to contraception, promoting the most effective methods of birth control, and reducing unintended pregnancy is no longer an isolated event.
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Postpartum Headache May Be a Symptom of a Serious Problem
Consultation for acute postpartum headache resulted in the diagnosis of a secondary cause of headache in almost three out of four women, with almost half of the secondary headaches due to a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy or to cerebrovascular disease.
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The Latest in Genetic Screening for Gynecologic Malignancies
Genetic testing is changing rapidly. With the advent of more sophisticated genetic mutation panels, it is important that providers of women’s healthcare consider appropriate referral and testing for those women at increased risk of malignancy.
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Breast MRI Exams Increase the Biopsy Rate Without Improving Cancer Detection
Compared to women who undergo breast cancer screening with mammography alone, those receiving MRI exams experience a two- to fivefold increased rate of core and surgical biopsy. However, the biopsies have a lower cancer yield rate than mammography alone.
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Obesity and Prolapse: Are They Related?
Women with a body mass index in the overweight and obese range are more likely to experience pelvic organ prolapse compared to women in the normal range.
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Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks
Inducing low-risk obstetrical patients at 39 weeks may be associated with lower rates of cesarean delivery and the need for neonatal respiratory support.
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Proposed ‘Conscience’ Rule Could Interfere With Patient Care
In mid-January 2018, the Trump administration took two steps to expand and enforce federal “conscience” protections, which allow individuals and organizations in the healthcare field to refuse to provide or be involved with services, information, and referrals to which they have religious or moral objections.