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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.
Alternating Doses of Denosumab Therapy Equally as Effective, Real-World Study Finds
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.
Black Women with PCOS at Greater Cardiometabolic Risk than White Counterparts
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.
Comparing ADA vs. ACOG Approaches for Gestational Diabetes Screenings
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.
Type 1 Diabetes Shortens Reproductive Lifespan in Women
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.
Excess Body Fat Impacts Puberty Timing In Young Women
February 26, 2021
A study of 80 young women is providing clinicians with insight into how total body fat can impact the timing of puberty and levels of pubertal hormones in women.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Associated with Heart Disease Risk a Decade Later
February 23, 2021
An analysis of data from more than 130 women suggests hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were associated with cardiac remodeling and risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
Cardiovascular Health During Pregnancy Helps Predict Heart Health in Children, Study Finds
February 18, 2021
An analysis of more than 2k mother-child pairs indicates assessments of maternal cardiovascular health could shed light on the potential for poor cardiovascular health among their children at ages 10-14 years.
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Coronary Artery Calcification, Regardless of Post-Birth Glucose Control
February 01, 2021
New research from Kaiser Permanente Northern California suggests gestational diabetes was linked to a 2-fold increase in risk of coronary artery calcification, regardless of glycemic control after giving birth.
Metformin Use Can Influence Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Type 2 Diabetes
January 29, 2021
An analysis of data from more than 40k women details how the use of metformin is associated with increased or decreased risk of certain types of breast cancer.
Increased Frequency of Menopause Symptoms Could Signal Increased Risk of CV Events
January 23, 2021
Data from an analysis of more than 3k women indicate increased frequency of vasomotor menopausal symptoms was associated with a 52% greater risk of incident cardiovascular disease.