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.
April 20, 2021
The approval, which was awarded to Mayne Pharma, makes NEXTSTELLIS the first and only contraceptive pill containing E4, a natural occurring estrogen to receive approval from the FDA.
April 15, 2021
An analysis of nearly 3k women from a single county in Minnesota suggests pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of kidney stones and results provide insight into when this apparent risk peaks and subsides.
April 13, 2021
An analysis of body weight and PBAC score from 121 women in Scotland suggests the presence of obesity could be linked to heavier menstrual bleeding and cause delays in womb lining repair.
April 09, 2021
While data indicates care has improved, a retrospective study from investigators at Columbia University suggests differences in rates of failure to rescue from severe maternal morbidity were a major contributor to the disparity in excess maternal mortality seen among Black women.
April 04, 2021
Dr. Nisha Parikh provides additional insight into the AHA's latest scientific statement, which highlights the need for greater attention and emphasis on the impact of adverse pregnancy outcomes on cardiovascular risk in women.
April 02, 2021
An analysis of nearly 150 pregnant women presenting NY-based medical centers suggests prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics could increase odds of developing postpartum depression.
March 24, 2021
Switching from 60 mg to 30 mg denosumab every 6 months could be an option for patients who have completed long-term denosumab therapy, according to the results of a new study from McMaster University.
March 22, 2021
A meta-analysis of nearly a dozen studies presented at ENDO 2021 suggests Black women with PCOS were at an increased cardiometabolic risk, despite having comparable fasting glucose and lower triglyceride levels.
March 16, 2021
A trial of more than 20k women from investigators at Kaiser Permanente found there were no significant differences in outcomes among pregnant women undergoing gestational diabetes screenings using the ADA's 1-step approach versus the ACOG's 2-step approach.
March 04, 2021
An analysis of data from 2 major studies suggests women with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes experienced 2.5 fewer reproductive years than their counterparts without diabetes.