February 2016 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for February 2016. This roundup...
Many Do Not Share Personal Genetic Testing Results With PCP
Reasons for not sharing include that the results are not important enough, lack of time
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Visual Acuity Screening in Seniors
Grade I recommendation for asymptomatic adults aged 65 years or older without vision problems
Occult Uterine Sarcomas in One in 1,124 Hysterectomies
Nine cases identified within large cohort of 10,119 hysterectomies for benign gynecologic indications
CDC Issues Advice for Travel to Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Pregnant women should consider not travelling to the 2016 Olympics, Paralympics
Analysis Reveals ‘Female Libido’ Pill May Not Be Worth It
Flibanserin carries risk of serious side effects without delivering much more sexual satisfaction
FDA Adds Boxed Warning Requirement to Essure Device
In addition, manufacturer Bayer must conduct further study of real-world risks
Anxiety Tied to Ischemia During Exercise Testing for Women
Findings for women with no history of coronary artery disease, but not for men
No Evidence for Benefits of ‘Vaginal Seeding’
Practice is increasingly common, but no evidence of benefit, or indication that procedure is safe
Some Women Lack Interest in Sex With New Contraceptive
Women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, vaginal ring, implant more likely to lack interest
