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Gynecology
The latest in contraceptives for 2022
May 09, 2022
A presentation at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting discussed the recent updates in contraceptives including new nonhormonal intrauterine devices.
Getting comfortable having "the talk" with teen patients
April 25, 2022
Helen C. Wang, MD, shares key takeaways from the session she co-presented at PAS 2022.
Higher risk of premenstrual disorders is seen with higher BMI in childhood
April 21, 2022
A prospective cohort study examines whether higher childhood body mass index (BMI) was linked to a greater risk of premenstrual symptoms in young adulthood compared than children with lower BMIs.
TikTok trends: Does IUD insertion hurt?
March 16, 2022
TikTok user @midwifemama sparked a conversation about IUD insertion.
Impact of CPS involvement on adolescent female sexual health
March 03, 2022
Child protective services (CPS) is supposed to protect against maltreatment for adolescents, but do they help protect against negative outcomes linked to sexual health?
How prevalent is PCOS in teen girls with type 2 diabetes?
February 25, 2022
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 2 diabetes have some markers that suggest a connection, with PCOS patients exhibiting certain symptoms at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes later. A systematic review examines the prevalence of the 2 conditions occurring in adolescent girls.
Quality sex education lacking for many teens in the United States
January 13, 2022
Many adolescents across the United States lack quality sex education, a trend that has worsened in recent years. Moreover, national statistics mask significant inequities in the receipt of formal sex education by gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and the location of instruction.
What does the COVID-19 vaccine do to the menstrual cycle?
January 11, 2022
A new study showed that COVID-19 vaccinations may temporarily cause changes to the timing of menstruation.
Does maternal history of cervical cancer/biopsy impact HPV vaccine rate in kids?
December 16, 2021
For mothers who have an experience with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine preventable outcomes such as a cervical biopsy or cancer, would this history make them more likely to have their child receive this vaccine? It may seem likely, but a new study raises questions about this belief.
NASPAG provides clinical opinion on vulvar lichen sclerosus
December 03, 2021
The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has provided guidance for diagnosing and managing vulvar lichen sclerosus in pediatric patients.