Tag: Women’s Problems: Misc.
Self-Cut Mesh Noninferior for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Procedure
Surgical success rate for self-cut mesh noninferior to that for commercial mesh kit with benefit of cost savings
How PCOS Diagnosis Is Communicated May Affect Later Well-Being
Words used by physicians to communicate diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome linked to state of well-being reported by women
Pathophysiology of Nocturnal Enuresis Explored in Adult Women
Risk factors for NE severity included incontinence symptoms, poor flow, increased bladder sensation, detrusor overactivity and underactivity
Morbidity Risk Increased for Children Exposed to Maternal PCOS
Risk increased for any childhood hospitalization, infectious disease hospitalization, allergy-related hospitalization
Women With PCOS Report More Morbidity, Medication Use
Prevalence increased for self-reported diagnoses of migraine, hypertension, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, and endometriosis
Nearly Four in 10 Older Women Remain Sexually Active
Authors say women should speak to their providers about sexual health, including the impact of menopause-related symptoms
One in Four Women Globally Experience Intimate Partner Violence
One in seven women reported experiencing violence in the past year
Bilateral Oophorectomy May Up Risk for Developing Dementia
Bilateral oophorectomy associated with higher rate of dementia, but association not statistically significant
Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Muscle Mass Tied to Vasomotor Symptoms in Women at Menopause
Authors say health care providers should consider screening menopausal women without hot flashes for age-related loss of muscle mass
