Women's Health Archive

Cancer

Adding ultrasound to mammography improves cancer detection rate

Published November 1, 2021

A combination of mammography and ultrasound may increase accuracy of breast cancer screening.

Women's Health

If it’s not breast cancer, should you worry?

Published November 1, 2021

Most breast lumps are not cancerous. Some 80% of biopsies are negative. But some women develop noncancerous breast conditions that may raise their risk of a future cancer. For women with these conditions, doctors may recommend additional monitoring. This might include additional screenings, or screenings using other technology, such as MRI or breast ultrasound.

Women's Health

Laser therapy can counter vaginal symptoms of menopause

Published October 1, 2021

The results of a small trial published online in July 2021 by the journal Menopause found that both vaginal estrogen and fractional CO₂ laser therapy are effective for postmenopausal symptoms related to skin problems of the vulva and vagina.

Cancer

Cancer report shows a mixed bag

Published October 1, 2021

Women are being diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than in the past—but death rates for women with the disease are down, says a report published July 8, 2021, in JNCI: The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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Why try for a vaginal birth after a cesarean?

Published September 30, 2021

In the US, nearly a third of babies born arrive by cesarean delivery, and once a person has had a cesarean birth, the odds increase that any subsequent babies will be delivered the same way. Why is trying for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) helpful and how has a calculator intended to predict the likelihood of successful outcomes changed to help discourage health disparities?

Cancer

Radiation risk from medical imaging

Updated September 30, 2021

Given the huge increase in the use of CT scans, concern about radiation exposure is warranted. Patients should try to keep track of their cumulative radiation exposure, and only have tests when necessary.

Women's Health

Yes, you can have better sex in midlife and in the years beyond

Updated September 30, 2021

Healthy aging and longevity

Cervical cancer screening update: Not your mother’s Pap smear

Updated September 13, 2021

Women's Health

Early menopause linked to higher risk of stroke

Published September 1, 2021

Women who go through menopause before they turn 40 may be more likely to have a stroke than women who undergo the transition between 50 and 54, according to a study published in the August 2021 issue of the journal Stroke.

Women's Health

A different nonhormonal birth control option

Published August 30, 2021

Last year the FDA approved a hormone-free birth control option called Phexxi. It's a contraceptive gel that changes the pH of the vagina to help immobilize sperm, rather than a spermicide. How effective is it, what are the possible side effects, and which other available birth control options could you consider?

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