Phexxi, a Vaginal pH Regulator, Now Available for Pregnancy Prevention
Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate; Evofem Biosciences) is the first non-hormonal, on-demand contraceptive vaginal gel.
Women’s Health
NAMS 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Position Statement Released
For patients with moderate to severe GSM, low-dose vaginal estrogens, vaginal DHEA inserts, systemic estrogen therapy, and ospemifene are recommended.
Anxiety Screening in Women: Recommendation from the Women’s Preventive Service Initiative
Study finds screening methods for teenage girls and adult women are generally accurate for the diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder.
Hormone Therapies Tied to Brain Changes in Menopausal Women
In recently menopausal women using hormone treatment, circulating levels of pituitary-ovarian hormones are associated with changes in white matter hyperintensities.
Perfluoroalkyl Substances Exposure Linked to Earlier Natural Menopause
Exposure to some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances may be associated with an earlier onset of natural menopause.
WPSI Advises Screening for Anxiety in Women, Teen Girls
Screening for anxiety is recommended for women and adolescent girls.
Review Explores Use of Menstruation, Fertility Apps
Women mainly use fertility apps for fertility and reproductive health tracking, pregnancy planning, and pregnancy prevention.
Maternal Paraben Exposure Linked to Overweight Development in Female Offspring
Prenatal exposure to n-butyl paraben was associated with early overweight development in girls in an epidemiologic and translational study.
Longer Hormone Therapy Tied to Less Muscle Loss in Menopause
Longer use of hormone therapy (HT) is associated with high muscle mass and a low prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women.
Laser and Estrogen Therapies Found Equally Effective in Treating Vaginal Symptoms of Menopause
Researchers conducted a study to compare improvement in symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause between women who underwent fractional vaginal laser therapy and women treated with vaginal estrogen alone.
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