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Results from a recent retrospective analysis indicate that similar to adults, intrauterine device (IUD) use in adolescents and nulliparous women is effective and associated with low rates of serious complications.
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Results of a new study indicate that annual mammography in women ages 40-59 does not reduce mortality from breast cancer beyond that of physical examination or usual care when adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is freely available.
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National guidelines have just been developed for preventing stroke in women. Stroke awareness is important, as one in five women will have a stroke in her lifetime. Stroke is the number three cause of death in women; about 55,000 more women than men die of stroke each year.
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Results of a new study indicate that vulvodynia incidence varies by age, ethnicity, and marital status, with a potential higher risk for women with pre-existing depression, sleep, or pain disorders.
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Research has just provided a first step toward providing a more informed way of classifying endometriosis based on the underlying biological cause of the disease. Scientists might be able to develop a patient stratification system similar to that used for breast cancer patients, whose treatments are tailored to the molecular profile of their tumors.
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The history and physical exam are the cornerstones of diagnosis, but some serious pelvic conditions can have a nondescript history and minimal physical findings.
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A new free resource, Patient Experience Improvement Toolkit: A Guide for Family Planning, is available to help family planning agencies develop patient experience goals; measure and use patient experience data; enhance interpersonal skills; and improve clinic sites, online and offline.
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The female diaphragm offers hormone-free contraception that is female-initiated and female-controlled. Currently available diaphragms require a pelvic examination and fitting to ensure proper size and placement of the device.
