Chlamydia: What it is, symptoms, treatment and more
Considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia can spread easily and often without obvious symptoms.
Mar 17, 2023
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Adnexal Diseases
MeSH tree: C12.050.351.500.056
Gonorrhea: What it is, symptoms, treatment and more
Commonly known as the "clap," gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause infertility in both women and men if left untreated.
Mar 16, 2023
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For young people on Medicare, a hysterectomy sometimes is more affordable than birth control
Sam Chavarría said her doctor was clear about the birth defects her medication could cause if she became pregnant but agreed to keep her on it as long as she had an IUD.
Mar 9, 2023
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Review finds disparity in presumptive chlamydia and gonorrhea treatment rates despite CDC guidelines
A Regenstrief Institute-led review of studies on proactive health services for chlamydia and gonorrhea has found that rates of presumptive treatment—antibiotics prior to laboratory test confirmation—varies widely.
Mar 1, 2023
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Single-dose antibiotic can prevent maternal sepsis and death
A single oral dose of the antibiotic azithromycin can reduce the risk of postpartum sepsis and death among women who deliver vaginally by one-third, according to a large multi-country clinical trial, called A-PLUS. Only 1.6% ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Simple low-dose aspirin may boost ovarian cancer survival
New QIMR Berghofer research has found that low-dose aspirin may improve ovarian cancer survival.
Feb 7, 2023
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Ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of cancer
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, an Imperial College London-led observational study suggests.
Jan 31, 2023
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New genetic test can improve ovarian cancer treatment
A genetic test developed in a study at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital identifies ovarian cancer patients who benefit from PARP inhibitors, a treatment option.
Jan 11, 2023
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Can this diabetes drug really slow aging, curb weight gain, reduce dementia? What's behind the metformin craze?
Is an ancient compound the new "wonder drug"?
Jan 5, 2023
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Heavy periods are common. What can you do, and when should you seek help?
Around one in four women of reproductive age experience heavy periods, also known as heavy menstrual bleeding. Periods are a very personal experience and women (and people with uteruses) who have had heavy periods for a long ...
Dec 21, 2022
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