Metformin May Improve Acne in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The efficacy of metaformin for treatment of PCOS-related acne was evaluated.
The efficacy of metaformin for treatment of PCOS-related acne was evaluated.
Increased risk for breast cancer observed, which was seen for up to two years after discontinuation of oral contraceptives
Twirla (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) transdermal system is now available as a method of contraception for use in women of reproductive potential with a BMI <30kg/m2 for whom a combined hormonal contraceptive is appropriate.
Many transgender people receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy have cardiovascular disease risk factors, and a considerable proportion are not receiving appropriate therapies.
Gemmily contains 24 active capsules containing 1mg of norethindrone acetate and 20mcg of ethinyl estradiol and 4 capsules containing 75mg of ferrous fumarate (nonhormonal placebo).
Aortic dissection during pregnancy or postpartum is rare.
Hospital-based water births had no higher risk for neonatal intensive care unit admission.
In 2017 to 2019, 65.3 percent of women aged 15 to 49 years in the United States used contraception, with female sterilization the most common method.
There was high statewide variation observed for eclampsia, indicating that the median odds of eclampsia were higher if the same women delivered in a US state with higher vs lower eclampsia prevalence.
Long-acting reversible contraception, such as hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants, have been proven safe and effective for adolescent patients.