Bob Kronemyer

Sexual minority women (SMW) face many of the same barriers in obtaining and using contraceptives as those described by straight women, according to new research.

A new study, which found that women with premature and early menopause were at increased risk of having a non-fatal cardiovascular disease event before age 60, has consequential public health and clinical implications.

Although nearly half of postmenopausal women reported having vulvovaginal symptoms (VVS), only a minority discussed their symptoms during a well-woman visit with a primary care provider or gynecologist, according to recent survey analysis.

A recent study of women complaining of low or absent sexual desire found their low desire may be linked to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation.

The statement was prompted because of the uncertain benefits and risks of treating women with testosterone.

New research explored whether eating more fruit and vegetables per day could decrease risk of fractures.

The findings from a recent study indicate that physicians who prescribe vitamin D to prevent falls in older women may want to reconsider the practice.  

A link seems to exist between psychological/cognitive factors and the pain experience of women with a diagnosis of endometriosis, according to a recent study.

New research investigated the connection between nutrient intake and gastrointestinal disorders in women with endometriosis.

Combined rescue therapy with vaginal progesterone, cervical cerclage and the Arabin cervical pessary may have potential in pregnant women with a short cervical length and a high background risk for preterm delivery, according to new research.

A new study explored whether there is higher risk of very preterm birth (< 32 weeks’ gestation) in thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb)-positive women compared to TPOAb-negative women.

A recent study evaluated the impact of menopause on multiple sclerosis (MS), including disease activity and disability progression.

New research explored whether midlife women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at higher risk of sleep-related symptoms.

Guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) list seven criteria for genetic testing in women with breast cancer.

A recent study examined how bicycle seats may play a role in the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among female adult bicyclists.

A recent study on patients with epilepsy compared the frequency of sexual problems in this population with the general population.

A recent population-based cohort study examined whether women with schizophrenia are at higher risk for rapid repeat pregnancy than their peers without schizophrenia.

New research examines the negative effects of chronic pelvic pain on aspects of sex such as lubrication.

New research examines whether women who experience a heart attack, stroke or other type of cardiovascular event before age 35 have a higher risk of early menopause.

A new study aims to clarify the quantitative association between age at menopause and T2DM.

A recent review examined how effective pregnancy support programs are in reducing low birthweight or preterm birth prevalence.

New research explored whether umbilical cord milking in preterm infants improves functional cardiac outcomes, neonatal morbidity or mortality.

A recent study examined why Puerto Rican adults have a high prevalence of osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency and what role dairy intake has on BMD.

A meta-analysis explores whether vitamin K should be recommended to postmenopausal or osteoporotic patients.

A decision aid for aneuploidy screening and testing could provide women with knowledge comparable to genetic counseling alone, according to new research.

As simplified and streamlined BRCA1/2 testing becomes more available, a new study examined whether patients prefer this method of counseling.

According to recent findings, a self-administered contraception could lead to improved contraceptive continuation rates and equivalent pregnancy prevention compared to provider administration.

A review of more than 100 trials compared the effectiveness and safety of levonorgestrel, mifepristone, and the Yuzpe regimen for emergency contraception.

Chronic pain appears to play a major role in the relationship between endometriosis and depression, according to a recent meta-analysis.

New research compared the effectiveness of MRI and TVS for detecting rectosigmoid endometriosis.