OBGYN & Women’s Health

The factors that independently impair menstrual recovery in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome include total testosterone levels, body mass index, and time since PCOS diagnosis at baseline. Menstruation recovery is a useful indicator of treatment effectiveness in women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This clinical trial investigated the predictive factors of menstrual recovery...

Fasting glucose and maternal triglyceride levels partially mediate the association between maternal obesity and the occurrence of large for gestational age infants. Maternal obesity/overweight is considered to be associated with macrosomia. Maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus pose a risk for excessive fetal growth. This prospective cohort study investigated the role of maternal triglycerides (mTG)...

Authors say findings show need for body image screening in clinical practice. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than women without PCOS, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, held from June 15 to 18 in Chicago. Punith Kempegowda, M.D., from the University of Birmingham...

Women with a normal weight first child and small second infant have increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. Changes in offspring birthweight quartiles from first to second pregnancy could inform women’s future risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to a study published online May 30 in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Yeneabeba Tilahun Sima, Ph.D.,...

Resistance training 3 days per week for 15 weeks increased health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women with moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms. Menopausal symptoms can significantly impact quality of life. The two primary vasomotor symptoms (VMS), hot flushes and night sweats, are experienced by 75% of women around menopause. Effective pharmaceutical treatments are available, but they...

A change to a plant-based diet that included limiting oils and daily soybean consumption significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of postmenopausal hot flashes and related symptoms. Postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms impair quality of life, create recurring discomfort, and interfere with sleep. According to the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), increasing whole grains, fruits, and vegetables while...

Menopausal symptoms may not be directly linked to cardiometabolic risk, nor do they appear to be a reliable predictor of how risk factors may change as menopause approaches. The menopausal phase brings about various symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, aka vasomotor symptoms (VMS), as well as challenges with sleep, feelings of anxiety...

Cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis, SSRIs/serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors recommended based on level I evidence. In a position statement issued by the North American Menopause Society and published online June 1 in Menopause, updated recommendations are presented for the nonhormonal management of menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms. Chrisandra L. Shufelt, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and...

Very preterm newborns, those with low birth weight had lower incidence of fractures during mean follow-up of 10 years. Very preterm infants and those with low birth weight have a lower incidence of fractures during childhood, according to a study published online May 23 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Ilari Kuitunen, M.D., Ph.D.,...