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How often should a couple have sex?
When it comes to sexual health and intimacy, one of the most frequent questions health professionals encounter is: "How often should a couple have sex
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Intimate Health
What Makes a Woman "Physiologically Addicted" Is Never Money, But These Two Relationship Qualities
She sat across from me, running her fingers along the rim of her coffee cup, and suddenly said, "Did you know we've been together for three years, and
Intimate Health
Classic Intimacy Recommendations: How to Help Women Reach Orgasm and Enjoy Mutual Pleasure
The secret to orgasm lies not in the techniques themselves, but in focus, rhythm, and deep communication—extending foreplay to 20 minutes, synchronizi
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Leveraging Polygenic Scores to Predict Diabetes Risk After Gestational Diabetes: Insights from a 30-Year Cohort Study
Polygenic scores can predict type 1 diabetes risk after gestational diabetes, especially when combined with clinical factors, but show limited utility for type 2 diabetes prediction.
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Enhanced Gynecologic Oncology Decision Support: Impact of Guideline-Anchored Retrieval-Augmented Generation Versus Baseline and Literature-Based AI Models
A study benchmarking large language models in gynecologic oncology demonstrates that guideline-anchored retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) configurations outperform baseline and literature-only AI systems in clinical decision support, hig
Cardiology
Exploring the Impact of Multiple Pregnancies on Subclinical Left Ventricular Function in Healthy Women
This study reveals that higher parity is associated with subtle reductions in myocardial strain during pregnancy, suggesting cumulative cardiovascular effects despite normal ejection fraction.
Clinical Updates
Antidepressant Continuation During Pregnancy and Its Impact on Postpartum Depression Risk Across Diverse Populations
Continuing antidepressants in pregnancy lowers postpartum depression risk irrespective of race or ethnicity; prenatal depressive symptoms severity is critical for personalized treatment.
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Partnering With Doulas in Clinical Settings: ACOG 2026 Committee Statement Explained
A clear, practical summary of ACOG’s 2026 guidance on integrating doulas into clinical care to improve perinatal outcomes, equity, communication, and system efficiency.
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Dual Immune Checkpoint Inhibition with Cemiplimab and Fianlimab Enhances Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Early-Stage High-Risk ERBB2-Negative Breast Cancer: Insights from the I-SPY2 Trial
The I-SPY2 trial shows that combining PD-1 and LAG-3 inhibitors with neoadjuvant chemotherapy significantly improves pathologic complete response rates in early-stage high-risk ERBB2-negative breast cancer, especially in patients with a pos
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Comparing Autoaugmentation and Implant-Based Augmentation Mastopexy After Massive Weight Loss: Outcomes and Clinical Implications
This study compares autoaugmentation and implant-based mastopexy in women after massive weight loss, highlighting superior satisfaction, aesthetic outcomes, and fewer complications with autoaugmentation when sufficient breast tissue is avai
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MLH1 Promoter Hypermethylation Does Not Impact Survival Outcomes in dMMR Endometrial Cancer Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
This study analyzes real-world data showing that MLH1 promoter hypermethylation and Lynch syndrome-associated genetic mutations confer similar response rates and survival outcomes in mismatch repair deficient endometrial cancer treated with
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Medical Mistrust and Patient Experiences in OB/GYN Care
A national survey reveals how race, politics, and personal experiences shape medical mistrust and engagement in OB/GYN care, highlighting the critical role of patient-centred communication in improving outcomes.
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Rethinking Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Topography-Guided Approach to Prenatal Imaging and Tailored Surgical Management
This article critically examines a novel topography-based framework for prenatal imaging and individualized surgical strategies in placenta accreta spectrum, highlighting its potential to improve surgical planning and optimize patient outco
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Disparities and Persistence in Systemic Hormone Therapy Among Menopausal Women: Insights from a Large Real-World Analysis
A comprehensive study reveals initiation rates, duration, and racial disparities in systemic hormone therapy use among menopausal women, emphasizing critical care gaps and the need for equitable interventions.
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Transabdominal Cerclage Highly Effective, but Prior Trachelectomy and Short Cervical Length Increase Preterm Delivery Risk
A cohort study found transabdominal cerclage is highly effective, with over 90% of women delivering after 32 weeks. Prior trachelectomy and short cervical length in early pregnancy were associated with very preterm delivery.
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Levothyroxine in Pregnancy for Subclinical Hypothyroidism or Hypothyroxinemia: No Benefit on Child IQ
A randomized trial found that levothyroxine treatment for subclinical hypothyroidism or hypothyroxinemia starting between 8 and 20 weeks of gestation did not improve IQ scores in children at age 5 years compared with placebo.
Anesthesiology
Acupoint Stimulation Provides Modest Postoperative Pain Relief After Cesarean Delivery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 RCTs found that acupoint stimulation reduces postoperative pain scores after Cesarean delivery by small but statistically significant amounts across 48 hours, with moderate-to-high certainty evidence.
Oncology
New EORTC Questionnaire Module for Vulvar Cancer Quality of Life Undergoes Successful Cross-Cultural Pre-Testing
The EORTC QLQ-VU34, a new disease-specific quality-of-life module for vulvar cancer patients, was developed and pre-tested across nine European countries, showing high relevance and applicability.
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Normal Late-Third Trimester Ultrasound Does Not Rule Out Adverse Outcomes, Retrospective Cohort Study Finds
In a large retrospective cohort, most stillbirths and composite adverse outcomes occurred among pregnancies with a normal ultrasound at 35–36 weeks, despite high detection of severe small-for-gestational-age infants.
OB/GYN & Women's Health
Repeat Procedures After CIN Excision: LEEP Tied to More Repeat Excisions, CKC to Higher Cancer and Hysterectomy Rates
A large database study finds that patients treated with LEEP for high-grade CIN have higher rates of repeat diagnostic and excisional procedures, while CKC is linked to higher rates of hysterectomy and cervical cancer over 36 months.
