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Women's Health
The Endocrinology Network® Women’s Health clinical resource center is a hub of news and information related to health of women at all ages and stages of life. This page offers perspective and insight on the latest information from multiple fields of women’s health, including gestational diabetes, hormone therapy, menopause management, and reproductive health.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events
June 10, 2021
A comparison of women with PCOS to matched controls indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of experiencing major adverse cardiovascular events than their counterparts without polycystic ovary syndrome.
Evaluating Subsequent Fracture Risk in Aging Women with Traumatic Fractures
June 09, 2021
An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative provides an overview of the risk of subsequent fracture seen among women with a history of traumatic versus nontraumatic fracture in postmenopausal women.
USPSTF Issues Recommendation on Interventions for Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
May 25, 2021
The USPSTF has issued the organization's first recommendation on interventions for promoting healthy weight gain during pregnancy and also provided an overview of the evidence base used for the recommendation statement.
Autoantibody Testing Could Identify Women at Increased Risk of Type 1 Diabetes Following Pregnancy
May 25, 2021
A 23-year study suggests presence of autoantibodies could aid clinicians in predicting the risk of developing type 1 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes.
Loneliness, Social Isolation Tied to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal Women
May 21, 2021
An analysis of WHI data indicates social isolation and loneliness were associated with significant increases in risk of major cardiovascular disease, even after adjustment for other clinical risk factors.
Premature Menopause Linked to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
May 20, 2021
Pooled data from 10k women in the Lifetime Risk Pooling Project suggests premature menopause was associated with a 40% increase in risk of coronary heart disease.
Any Fracture, Regardless of Location, Signals Increased Risk of Subsequent Fracture in Postmenopausal Women
May 05, 2021
A new study is challenging the notion that certain types of fractures, such as lower arm or wrist fractures, do not signal increased risk of subsequent fractures among postmenopausal women.
Endocrine Month in Review: April 2021
April 24, 2021
April's month in review features stories related to new diabetes medications, stem cells, disparities in care of women, and how exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in pregnancy can impact mental health following delivery. Check back in during the last weekend of each month for the next Endocrine Month in Review.
Migraine Prior to Menopause Could Signal Increased Hypertension Risk
April 22, 2021
Data from a cohort of more than 50k French women indicates the presence of migraine prior to entering menopause was associated with a nearly 30% greater risk of developing hypertension.
Research Identifies Genetic Variants that Might Predispose Pregnant Women to Rare Heart Condition
April 21, 2021
An analysis of more than 400 women with peripartum cardiomyopathy is providing insight into a group of genetic variants that could help identify patients who are genetically predisposed to the rare cardiovascular condition.