Majority of Female Physicians with Mental Health Issues Do Not Seek Treatment
The majority of female physicians experiencing mental health issues do not seek treatment for fear of stigma and disclosure to medical licensing boards.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Risk of HIV Infection in African Women Greatly Reduced With Use of Monthly Vaginal Ring
This African study shows that women who use the dapivirine vaginal ring consistently, may greatly decrease their risk of contracting HIV.
Study: Risk of Undetected Cancer in Gynecologic Surgery Higher Than Previously Thought
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries have advantages for patients, including shorter hospital stays, quicker recoveries, and less pain.
To Reduce Risk of Infant Death, Shed Excess Pounds Before Becoming Pregnant
Achieving a healthy weight before becoming pregnant and gaining an appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy significantly reduce the risk of the baby dying in his or her first year of life, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
More Precise Due Dates for Pregnant Mothers
To the frustration of busy pregnant women everywhere, estimates of when she’ll actually give birth can be off by as much as two to three weeks, early or late.
Women, Blacks Face Larger Loss of Life Expectancy After Heart Attack
Women and black patients lost more years of their expected life after a heart attack when compared to white men, according to a study publishing today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Study Shows Sexual Dysfunction After Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
A University of Colorado Cancer Center study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2015 shows decreased sexual activity in women following treatment for gynecologic cancers, down from 6.1-6.8 times per month before treatment to 2.6-4.9 times per month after treatment.
Gender Roles: Men and Women Are Not So Different After All
Gender is a large part of our identity that is often defined by our psychological differences as men and women. Not surprisingly, those differences are reflected in many gender stereotypes—men rarely share their feelings, while women are more emotional—but an Iowa State University researcher says in reality men and women are more alike than we may think.
Exposure to Mercury, Seafood Associated With Risk Factor for Autoimmune Disease
One of the greatest risk factors for autoimmunity among women of childbearing age may be associated with exposure to mercury such as through seafood, a new University of Michigan study says.
Earlier Menopause Linked to Everyday Chemical Exposures
Women whose bodies have high levels of chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items, and the environment experience menopause 2 to 4 years earlier than women with lower levels of these chemicals, according to a new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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