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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.
Preterm Delivery Linked to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure Later in Life
October 24, 2021
An analysis of data from multiple Danish registries provides evidence suggesting women who experience preterm delivery had 1.6-fold greater odds of developing hypertension later in life.
Exposure to Maternal Diabetes Could Increase Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring
October 19, 2021
An analysis of more than 2.4 million offspring in Denmark suggests children with exposure to maternal diabetes during pregnancy were at a 15% greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the first 40 years of life.
Changes in Menstrual Cycle Length Could Signal Increased Risk of Atherosclerosis in Aging Women
October 16, 2021
Using data from SWAN DHS, investigators determined changes in menstrual cycle length prior to a woman's final menstrual period were associated with changes in carotid intima-media thickness and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity.
Endocrine Month in Review: September 2021
September 25, 2021
September's endocrine month in review features news related to diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, warnings from the FDA and FTC, and a column from Dr. Paul Thompson.
Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Costs $8 Billion in US Annually
September 22, 2021
A meta-analysis builds upon previous research and provides new insight into the total costs of diagnosis and treating PCOS as well as the costs of treating PCOS-related comorbidities.
Improving Awareness and Management of Gestational Diabetes, With Erica Gunderson, PhD
September 16, 2021
Erica P. Gunderson, PhD, MS, MPH, offers perspective on the current state of gestational diabetes management as well as avenues for improving current diagnostic and management standards.
Understanding Cardiovascular Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, With Andrea Dunaif, MD
September 14, 2021
An overlooked aspect of an under-discussed condition, Andrea Dunaif, MD, provided an overview of the cardiovascular risk seen among women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
North American Menopause Society Releases Updated Osteoporosis Guidance
September 07, 2021
The organization's first update since their 2010 position statement, the osteoporosis position statement reflects more than a decade of advances in knowledge related to diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.
Patients with Diabetes More Likely to Experience Sexual Dysfunction
September 04, 2021
New data describes risk factors associated with increased prevalence of sexual dysfunction among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Rates of Gestational Diabetes on the Rise Among First-Time Mothers in the US
August 17, 2021
A recent study published in JAMA details increasing rates of gestational diabetes among first-time mothers in the US from 2011-2019, with rates increasing across all racial/ethnic subgroups examined in the 12 million person analysis.