Contraceptive Technology Update – September 1, 2018
September 1, 2018
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New Data on HPV Testing Vs. Pap
In a large, randomized clinical trial that compared primary HPV testing alone vs. Pap test for cervical screening, results suggest that primary HPV testing can pick up precancerous lesions sooner and with better accuracy than the Pap test.
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Miscarriages May Be Tied to Zika Virus
Results from a collaborative study indicate 26% of nonhuman primates that became infected with the Zika virus early in pregnancy experienced miscarriages or stillbirths, although the animals exhibited few signs of the infection.
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Condoms Remain Most Common Contraceptive Method Used by Teens
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reflects a drop in the percentage of high school students who indicate that they have ever had sex.
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Help Women Consider Options for Postmenopausal Vaginal Dryness
Data from a large longitudinal study indicate that more than 33% of women ages 57-69 report symptoms of vaginal dryness. However, research shows that more than 50% of women don’t report such conditions to their healthcare providers. Even fewer women take advantage of proven therapies such as vaginal estrogen tablets, creams, and rings.
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Keep Heart Health in Mind During Annual Exams
With cardiovascular disease now the leading cause of death for women, the American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have issued a joint advisory to help women lower their risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
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Young Men Need Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Many young men may not be receiving the sexual and reproductive health services they need.
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HIV Testing: Time to Combat Missed Opportunities
Results of a recent national analysis suggest that many people who are infected with HIV but not aware of their infection were not offered HIV testing during recent clinical visits.
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Radar Is Up for Rise of Mycoplasma Genitalium
Concerns about Mycoplasma genitalium, a sexually transmitted infection, are on the rise.