Lower Education, Hepatitis C Co-Infection Linked to Earlier Menopause in HIV
In women with HIV, lower education and hepatitis C co-infection are independently associated with the onset of menopause before age 45 years.
Androgen and Reproductive Disorders
Short-Term Testosterone Therapy Associated With VTE Risk in Men
For men with and without hypogonadism, testosterone therapy is associated with an increased short-term risk for venous thromboembolism.
Elagolix Suppresses But Does Not Consistently Inhibit Ovulation
In healthy women with normal ovulatory function, treatment with elagolix suppressed ovulation in a dose-dependent manner and reduced endometrial thickness at doses used to treat endometriosis pain.
Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of PCOS in Pediatric Patients
Symptoms of PCOS typically manifest during the early pubertal years, though diagnosing this condition in adolescence remains a clinical challenge.
Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment Similar to Estrogen Therapy for Menopause
Similar improvement seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptoms, sexual function
Anti-Müllerian Hormone a Potential Biomarker for Menstrual Disturbance in PCOS
Findings show that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a strong predictor for menstrual disturbance due to PCOS and that the risk for menstrual disturbance was increased with the degree of elevation of AMH.
Prostate Cancer Risk Higher in Men Receiving Fertility Treatment
Men fathering children through assisted reproduction techniques rather than natural conception have an increased risk for prostate cancer, including early-onset disease.
Providing Contraception Prescriptions Online May Be a Viable Option
Telecontraception — the provision of contraception through a website or smartphone app — is feasible and seems safe for patients.
Hysterectomy Linked to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Hysterectomy, even with ovarian conservation, is associated with an increased long-term risk for de novo depression.
Discussing Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms at a Well-Woman Visit
Researchers sought to determine patient and visit characteristics associated with the discussion of postmenopausal vulvovaginal symptoms at well-woman examinations.
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