Reproductive Endocrinology
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EMA panel backs linzagolix for uterine fibroid symptoms
If approved, linzagolix – which is taken once per day – would become the first GnRH receptor antagonist with a nonhormonal option to reach the...
Opinion
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
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IUDs may increase background enhancement on breast MRI
However, “the study findings raise the question as to whether IUD status should be documented as a matter of course prior to performing breast MRI...
Reproductive Rounds
Treating unexplained infertility – avoiding trial and error
The first-line treatment of unexplained infertility is clomiphene citrate with intrauterine insemination.
From the Journals
Fast foods contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals
“There’s very limited research out there to understand the human health effects” of DEHT in food.
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Evaluating phantom hCG and low-level hCG elevations in the nonpregnant patient
Misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of benign, low-level hCG levels with unnecessary chemotherapy is problematic mismanagement of gestational...
Reproductive Rounds
The male biological clock – How to tell the time
For all ages, studies have suggested that elevated male body mass index as well as alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking, including e-...
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COVID-19 pandemic affects menstrual cycles, presenting challenges for conception
Survey found that one in three women of reproductive age experienced changes to their menstrual cycles.
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Patients seeking infertility care report infrequent counseling on weight loss
While 60% said they’d received weight loss/infertility counseling by any health care provider, just 41.7% reported that their primary ob.gyn....
From the Journals
Bone risk: Is time since menopause a better predictor than age?
The amount of time since a woman’s final menstrual period factors into bone density and fracture risk, in some cases with an even stronger...
Feature
White House unveils plan to combat endocrine-disrupting PFAS pollution
The Biden administration announces actions by federal agencies to protect Americans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.