Women's Health

Creating additional space for nursing mothers can be challenging in small pharmacies

Patients should work with clinicians to discuss controlled ovarian stimulation because there is still limited research.

The ampule of digoxin was accidentally taken from automated dispensing cabinet instead of bupivacaine

The results also indicated that stress and blood sugar levels were higher among women who had a college degree and women with a higher income.

The findings show a greater association with less ideal cardiovascular health scores for those who experienced their first infertility before age 35.

These patients may have a similar genetic susceptibility for type 2 diabetes, although they have an individual risk for GDM independent of the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The accepted sBLA comes after phase 3 clinical trial results which demonstrated better overall survival, progression-free survival, and confirmed overall response rate than chemotherapy in patients with cervical cancer.

The results have been highly anticipated, following other studies showing that doxycycline increased protection against sexually transmitted infections for cisgender men and transgender women.

These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.

The study findings have implications for the identification of novel pathways with which to selectively target folate-metabolism blood cancers.

Patients with breast cancer who underwent chemotherapy and skipped RNI did not face an increased risk of disease recurrence or death 5 years post-surgery.

Although PFS was improved in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, OS data were immature, requiring further research.

The approval marks levothyroxine sodium as the only FDA-granted LT4 therapy that does not have a labeled interaction with PPIs and can be taken 15 minutes prior to eating breakfast.

Women with inflammation during COVID-19 infection are at higher risk for Long Covid symptoms, according to study results.

Pharmacists are accessible and trusted health care professionals who have an important role in supporting people living with mental illness.

Pharmacists should consult state boards of pharmacy and local, state, or national associations to understand how regulations apply to them

Treatment options for individuals impacted with PMS can vary and include lifestyle modifications, medication treatments, and herbal products.

In most patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, warfarin is contraindicated due to increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes.

Pharmacy Times will be at the American Society for Nephrology’s (ASN) 2023 Kidney Week Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from November 2 to 5.

Although the initiation was high, only 33% of adolescent girls and young women continued PrEP use through the 6-month follow-up.

The trial data showed ongoing clinical benefit in patients with advanced endometrial cancer who completed pembrolizumab and continued on lenvatinib vs chemotherapy alone.

Curricula should require comprehensive training for providing contraceptive care, helping students perform duties confidently and competently.

Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, sat down with Amy Marie Merrell, to discuss current issues within sexual health.

Laura Chambers, DO, drives a conversation surrounding the impact of misinformation on gynecologic cancers that is spread through social media.

Researchers have identified new uses for insulin sensitizers, including in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility.

Norgestrel (Opill) for pregnancy prevention will be accessible at various retail locations, including drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, and online platforms.

The risk of developing gestational diabetes was similar between both group prenatal care and traditional individual prenatal care, however, group care may benefit some patients as a treatment option.

SSRI treatment for postnatal depression brought long-term benefits for mothers and their offspring in the following years after childbirth, study findings showed.