Tag: Women’s Problems: Misc.
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
Health Care Costs for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome High in the U.S.
Pregnancy-related and long-term health morbidities attributable to PCOS add to overall economic burden
Women Show Faster Cognitive Decline Than Men
Declines in global cognition and executive function significantly faster for women, despite higher baseline performance
Factors Identified Tied to Resultant Oophorectomy With Ovarian Torsion
Awareness of these factors may promote ovarian-conserving surgery, the authors say
Cirrhosis Cases Rising Among Women in North America
Projected future increases in cirrhosis due to alcohol-related liver disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
