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Time to Increase Access to Postpartum LARC in All 50 States
Research indicates that while the number of women receiving immediate postpartum intrauterine devices and implants has increased dramatically in recent years, access to such services is unequal.
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Researchers Affirm Effectiveness of Two-dose HPV Vaccine
Investigators have published clinical evidence that supports the CDC’s recent recommendation for a two-dose human papillomavirus vaccine to prevent genital warts, showing that the two-dose vaccine provides the same level of protection as three doses.
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Analysis: One in Six Teen Births in 2015 Was a Repeat Birth
Most adolescent mothers take steps to prevent another pregnancy, but data indicate one in three is using a least-effective contraceptive method or no contraception at all.
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Dual-purpose Vaginal Ring Moves to Clinical Trial
Study will assess ring’s safety and pharmacokinetics in two U.S. centers.
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What Are Your Patients ‘Hearing’ About Menopausal Hormonal Therapy?
Data from the prospective Nurses’ Health Study demonstrate a weak association between menopause onset after age 50 years and use of hormone therapy and hearing loss. The most likely explanation is “noise.”
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Genital HPV in Men: How Common Is It?
In this U.S. cross-sectional survey, the prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in adult men was 45%, of which 25% were high-risk subtypes. The overall rate of HPV vaccination among those who were eligible was 11%.
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Don’t Forget About Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea is a common but often overlooked cause of menstrual dysfunction that remains a diagnosis of exclusion.
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Maternal Mortality, Postpartum Hemorrhage, and Tranexamic Acid: The WOMAN Study
A multicenter study involving patients in 193 countries has shown a decrease in maternal mortality in women with postpartum hemorrhage who were given tranexamic acid once the diagnosis was made.
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House Healthcare Bill Would Undermine Reproductive Health
GOP efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act could directly and indirectly imperil coverage for and access to reproductive healthcare under Medicaid and private insurance.
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Report: Hepatitis C Rates on the Rise Among Reproductive-aged Women
The incidence of hepatitis C virus infection has increased among young people who inject drugs, about half of whom are women of reproductive age, according to the CDC.