The Endocrine Society on Thursday will host a Twitter chat focused on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to coincide with women’s health month, moderated by Society member Genevieve S. Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, who directs the University of Washington Medicine’s Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Center. Nearly 10 percent of women have PCOS, and it is one of the...
This issue highlights a special edition of ESAP, available for a limited time. Test your clinical knowledge with this free case to discover the rich intellectual legacy of endocrinology. Available on the online store. Clinical Vignette A 38-year-old woman is seeking your opinion on whether she is a suitable candidate for restarting combined oral contraceptives... Soy in foods and supplements could actually reduce certain menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, according to Reuters. A review of 62 studies was conducted by Taulant Muka of Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, who told Reuters via email that “Our results simply indicate that some plant-based therapies, such...
EDCs May Contribute to Female Reproductive Disorders, Huge Economic Burden
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may contribute to female reproductive disorders like fibroids and endometriosis, as well as associated economic costs in the European Union (EU) approximately €1.41 billion annually, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers led by Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, of the New York...
Women continue to be undertreated for symptoms of menopause, and a new Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline aims to enlist endocrinologists in leading the way to correct that. Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for the vasomotor and other symptoms of menopause, an expert panel from the Endocrine Society and allied organizations concludes in...Post-Menopausal Women Taking Metformin for Diabetes May Be at Lower Risk of Cancer
Post-menopausal women who use metformin long-term for the treatment of diabetes may be at lower risk for developing certain cancers and dying from these diseases, reports a large prospective study from researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and the University at Buffalo (UB). Their analysis was based on data from the Women’s Health Initiative...
According to a research study presented at ENDO 2016 in Boston, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was associated with a 34% increased risk for asthma, regardless of body weight. This Australian study used survey data from over 8,000 women which revealed a higher prevalence for asthma in women with PCOS than in women without PCOS, even...
From ENDO 2016: Engineered Ovary Implant Restores Fertility in Mice
Northwestern University scientists created a prosthetic ovary using a 3D printer – an implant that allowed mice that had their ovaries surgically removed to bear live young. The results were presented Friday, April 1, at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2016, in Boston. Researchers hope to use the technology to develop an ovary bioprosthesis that could be...
WOMEN’S HEALTH
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