Reproductive Endocrinology
Conference Coverage
Dr. Eve Espey: Some good news in her 2019 contraceptive update
NASHVILLE, TENN. –
Conference Coverage
Review hints at improved semen quality after bariatric surgery
LOS ANGELES – But the number of studies is small, and more research is needed to gain a broader perspective.
Conference Coverage
2019 Update: Contraceptives and unintended pregnancy rates
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Unintended pregnancy rates are declining largely because of better and more contraceptive use,...
Opinion
Discuss compounded bioidentical hormones and cancer risk
Patients who desire compounded bioidentical hormone preparations should be counseled that little is known about the safety of these preparations,...
Commentary
Is childhood cancer associated with assisted reproductive technology?
Conference Coverage
Fezolinetant looks good for hot flashes in phase 2b trial
NEW ORLEANS – Big reductions in vasomotor symptoms were seen despite a strong placebo response for this nonhormonal therapy.
Conference Coverage
No birth rate gains from levothyroxine in pregnancy
Levothyroxine treatment for women with thyroid peroxidase antibiotics before conception does not appear to increase the live birth rate.
From the Journals
Insulin may be toxic to the placenta in early pregnancy
This insulin toxicity during pregnancy can be prevented with metformin in vitro.
News
FDA expands Essure’s postmarketing surveillance study
The study now will run for 5 years, and the cohort will be expanded to include any woman who receives the device before it’s pulled from U.S....
Conference Coverage
Infertility appears to be increased among women with epilepsy
NEW ORLEANS – An analysis finds an infertility rate of 9.2% among women with epilepsy, compared with 6.0% in the...
From the Journals
PCOS linked to increased cancer risk in premenopausal women
The increased risks appear to subside after menopause.