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There has been an age shift in positivity for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae among women

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Rates Up Among Young Women in the U.S.

More women ages 18 to 30 are testing positive for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Preterm delivery is associated with an increased risk for premature mortality in women

Preterm Delivery Ups Risk for Premature Mortality in Mothers

Risk for all-cause mortality up in 10 years after delivery and still elevated at 10 to 19, 20 to 44 years
Gender significantly influences choice of specialty

More Women Entering Primary Care

Lifestyle, prestige, debt all influence graduates' specialty choices
There does not appear to be a significant association between the number of in-person health care visits and the rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection among obstetrical patients

In-Person Obstetric Visits Not Likely to Spread COVID-19

Findings suggest clinic visits can be safely done even during high COVID-19 community spread
Women with peripheral artery disease have a higher burden of depressive symptoms compared with men

Women Have More Depression With Peripheral Artery Disease

Depressive symptoms associated with worse disease-specific health status
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease

Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Up for Women With PCOS

After stratification by age, no increased CVD risk for women with PCOS observed after age 50 years
Many women seen in outpatient obstetrics-gynecology clinics are unaware of their own cardiovascular risk factors and symptoms

Improved Screenings by Ob-Gyns May Help Detect Heart Problems

Women seen at outpatient ob-gyn clinics largely unaware of heart risks and symptoms; screenings may help

July 2020 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 July 2020. This roundup...
Cost-related prescription nonadherence is highest among younger U.S. women compared with individuals living in 10 other high-income countries

Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women

One in four women report cost-related nonadherence versus one in seven men
Early age at menarche is a risk factor for menopausal symptoms

Early Age at Menarche Tied to Frequent Menopausal Symptoms

Midlife body mass index may play important role in modifying this risk