Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise estimates for different products than previous studies. The highest risk estimates were for oestrogen containing products, in particular the vaginal ring and skin patch. The … Read more
The Overlooked Symptoms: A Young Woman’s Battle with Cervical Cancer At just 25 years old, Vicky Ellis was diagnosed with cervical cancer, a diagnosis that came after two years of persistent symptoms and misdirected medical attention. Her story, as reported by the British Daily Mirror, sheds light on the challenges young women face when their … Read more
TOPLINE: Healthcare utilization after immediate and delayed intrauterine device (IUD) placement postpartum was comparable, with the immediate placement group making slightly fewer visits to obstetricians or gynecologists (OB/GYNs). While immediate placement was associated with increased rates of imaging, it showed lower rates of laparoscopic surgery for IUD-related complications. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study … Read more