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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.
Prepregnancy Cardiovascular Risk Factors Play Role in Risk of Adverse Maternal, Fetal Outcomes
July 22, 2021
Analysis of more than 18 million pregnancies sheds light on the impact various prepregnancy cardiovascular risk factors, including BMI, smoking status, and diabetes, can have on risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
Cognitive Decline in Older Women Could Signal Bone Loss, Increased Fracture Risk
July 22, 2021
Using data from more than 2000 patients followed for 16 years, a Garvan Institute of Medical Research-led team found cognitive decline in older women could help predict bone loss and fracture risk among these patients.
Licogliflozin, a Dual SGLT1/2 Inhibitor, Shows Potential as Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
July 19, 2021
Data from a phase 2 study of women with overweight or obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome suggests use of licogliflozin was associated with significant reductions in hyperinsulinemia and androgenemia in this patient population.
Low-Fat, Vegan Diet Could Help Reduce Hot Flashes, Impact of Menopausal Symptoms in Women
July 15, 2021
A 12-week trial found implementing a dietary approach using a low-fat, vegan diet could help reduce the incidence of moderate-to-severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
Combination of Fish Oil and Metformin Could Help Alleviate Burden of Dyslipidemia in Young Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
June 21, 2021
A pilot trial in 29 women suggests a combination of metformin and high dose fish oil could reduce triglycerides and ApoB-remnants among young women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Study Details "Widespread" Use of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in North American Cosmetic Products
June 17, 2021
A study assessing levels of flourine in cosmetic products available in the US and Canada suggests many of these products could contain levels of chemicals that, over time, could cause harm.
Aortic Calcification from DXA Scans Can Help Predict Fall Risk in Older Women
June 15, 2021
An analysis of data from more than 1000 women in Australia suggests each incremental increase in abdominal aortic calcification was linked to a 3% increase in risk of fall-related hospitalizations.
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.