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Women with bronchiectasis face unique reproductive challenges, particularly those with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Pregnancy often involves exacerbations, but neonatal outcomes remain generally favorable with proper pulmonary care.
Despite menopause being a universal experience, many physicians lack adequate training in menopause care, resulting in unmet patient needs and increased reliance on unregulated sources. Medical education reforms are essential to close this
PMOS reframes polycystic ovary syndrome as a systemic endocrine-metabolic disorder with lifelong implications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care to improve diagnosis, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term hea
High exposure to ambient NO2 and O3 air pollutants is associated with approximately one year earlier natural menopause, highlighting environmental risks to women’s reproductive aging.
Analysis of NHANES data reveals increasing anemia and iron deficiency anemia rates among nonpregnant U.S. women aged 20-45 from 1999 to 2023, with persistently high iron deficiency prevalence.
The ARCHES retrospective cohort study reveals that endometriosis significantly elevates the risk of type 2 diabetes, particularly in specific subtypes and among premenopausal women with lower BMI, highlighting the importance of subtype-spec
This study explores how heavy menstrual bleeding affects physical, psychological, social, and functional aspects of life, revealing extensive quality of life impairment beyond just blood loss.
The iSCAD Registry study highlights distinctive reproductive and psychosocial features among women with pregnancy-associated SCAD, underscoring the need for individualized counseling, heightened diagnostic suspicion, and multidisciplinary f
A nationwide French study found that hospitals performing at least 40 posterior deep infiltrating endometriosis surgeries per year had fewer severe postoperative complications, supporting referral to experienced, high-volume centers.
A U.S. national study found endometriosis surgery is shifting from inpatient to outpatient care, with hospital cases more common in older, medically complex patients and those with more extensive disease.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has qualifiedly endorsed the 2026 WPSI cervical cancer screening guidelines. This article details the core recommendations, highlights key updates including self-collection opti
A large UK Biobank cohort study of 121,017 postmenopausal women reveals that earlier menopause significantly increases risks of multimorbidity progression, with women experiencing premature menopause facing 32% higher risk of developing fir
This study analyzes how cancer diagnosis timing varies after an emergency department visit, finding that breast cancer faces the longest delays while ovarian cancer is often diagnosed immediately. Factors like comorbidities and primary care
New evidence suggests that current guidelines for aortic regurgitation may overlook sex-specific risks. A recent study proposes lower surgical thresholds for both sexes and distinct volumetric cutoffs (40 mL/m² for women, 45 mL/m² for men)
This review synthesizes new evidence on endometriosis symptom flares, highlighting a significant gap between patient burden and professional guidance, while integrating the latest meta-analytic findings on pharmacologic pain interventions.
A subgroup analysis of the DEDICATE-DZHK6 trial reveals that TAVI significantly reduces the 1-year risk of death or stroke compared to SAVR in both sexes, with particularly pronounced clinical benefits for women, especially regarding stroke
A secondary analysis of the PROMISE trial reveals that women face elevated cardiovascular risk at significantly lower coronary plaque thresholds than men, necessitating a paradigm shift toward sex-stratified interpretation of coronary CT an
A major AHA scientific statement forecasts a significant increase in cardiovascular disease and risk factors among U.S. women by 2050. It highlights rising rates of obesity and hypertension while emphasizing the urgent need for targeted int
A large-scale meta-analysis reveals age-specific risks for cervical precancer in women living with HIV, justifying the WHO recommendation to initiate screening at age 25 with 3–5 year intervals to mitigate high recurrence and progression ra
The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) has released new consensus statements advocating for opportunistic salpingectomy—removing fallopian tubes during unrelated surgeries—to significantly reduce ovarian cancer risk without
