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Impact of Weight Loss on Lower Urinary Symptoms and Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women
Weight loss interventions are associated with improvements in urinary incontinence in overweight and obese women at 1 to 2.9 years.
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Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
In this analysis of four large cohort studies, genital talcum powder use was not found to have any association with ovarian cancer.
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17P to Prevent Recurrent PTB in Singleton Gestations: The PROLONG Study
In this large, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international trial, pregnant women at risk for preterm birth (PTB) between 16-36 weeks gestational age were randomized to an intramuscular weekly injection of either 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) or placebo. There was no difference in rates of PTB or neonatal morbidity between these two groups. In comparison to the Meis trial published in 2003, the findings of the PROLONG trial question the use of intramuscular 17P injection as the cornerstone of PTB prevention.
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Vaginal Dryness: The Keystone Symptom of Postmenopausal Sexual Dysfunction?
In a large, cross-sectional, multicenter study in Italy that evaluated factors predictive of sexual dysfunction, vaginal dryness correlated independently and negatively with each Female Sexual Function Index domain.
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Can We Liberalize Intrauterine Device Insertion Protocols?
In this retrospective cohort study, the rate of luteal phase pregnancy was 0.4% among 239 women who did not meet pregnancy checklist criteria for intrauterine device insertion.
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Early Loss of Ovarian Function May Increase Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Natural and surgical menopause appear to be associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Long-Lasting, Woman-Controlled Contraception Is Here
Annovera is designed for 21 days of continuous use, followed by a seven-day ring-free interval, during which the ring is removed, washed, and stored. Unlike other products, the same ring is used for subsequent cycles for an entire year (13 cycles total).
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Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Related to Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
While a diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for stillbirth, preterm birth, and neonatal respiratory issues, consensus on management within the obstetrics community has not been reached.
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Are We Doing Too Many Unnecessary Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests in Young Women?
In this cross-sectional national survey, the authors estimated that 23% of women aged 15 to 20 years had received a bimanual pelvic exam, of which half (54%) were deemed potentially unnecessary, and 19% of the population received a Pap test, of which 72% were potentially unnecessary.
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Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Disorders Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Pregnant and postpartum patients lack knowledge about urinary incontinence and prolapse.