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New York Times Examines 'Pelvic Fitness' Services Offered By Clinic, Criticism From Physicians
The New York Times on Thursday profiled a "gyno spa" in New York City that addresses "pelvic fitness," which, according to the Times, is not a medical term. The spa markets its services as a means of improving bladder control and sexual satisfaction. |
Affordable Fertility Treatment In Developing Countries
After 30 years of IVF, the rewards of treatment are still largely confined to industrialised countries and those who can afford it. Now, a Special Task Force of ESHRE has set about the immeasurable task of making fertility treatment more accessible to developing countries through a programme of pilot projects, professional awareness and involvement of government and non-governmental agencies. The Task Force faces a huge challenge. |
Vaginal Microbicides May Prevent More Infections In Men Than Women
Vaginal microbicides currently in clinical trials may be the only weapon that will protect women against infection from HIV. Yet, under likely circumstances, these microbicides may be of more benefit to men than women, according to a new UCLA AIDS Institute study. The study, which used novel mathematical models to simulate clinical trials and population-level transmission of HIV, appears July 7 in the online issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. |
Taking Control: Future Therapies For A Host Of Serious Diseases May Be Found In Women's Menstrual Blood
With today's hectic lifestyle, where most women are juggling careers, family, relationships, and a host of activities, the idea of possibly facing a serious illness in the future is not something that readily comes to mind -- especially when a woman is in the prime of her life. |
Two New Studies Analyze Menopause-Related Sleep Problems
Two studies in the July 1 issue of the journal Sleep analyze menopausal sleep problems, finding that complaints may differ according to the stage of menopausal transition and the ethnicity of the woman, and identifying risk factors that may predict sleep problems at any stage of menopause. A multi-ethnic study of more than 3,000 women shows that the odds of having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep increase through the menopausal transition. |
Slow Exercise Is Better For Menopausal Women Than Fast Exercise
It's an inevitable truth: as we get older, our muscles deteriorate and we become weaker. Not only can this be an immensely frustrating change, but it can also have many other, more serious implications. We become clumsier and begin to have more falls, often resulting in broken bones or even more severe injuries. There is wide interest in this phenomenon, but to date, the majority of research has focussed on therapies for older patients with advanced symptoms. |
Unfavorable Immediate Outcome Of The TVT Secur Sling In Twenty Consecutive Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Dr. Fabio Bacarat from Sao Paolo, Brazil reported on an unfavorable early outcome of the new TVT Secur ? in twenty consecutive women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). TVT Secur ? was reportedly placed into the obturator internus muscle in a "tension free" fashion. Preoperative Valsalva leak point pressure (VLPP) was 38-115 cm H20, but did not predict outcome in this small cohort of patients. |
Disclosing Violence To Primary Care Or Obestetrics / Gynecology Physicians Most Beneficial
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) found that patients who disclose intimate partner violence (IPV) to their clinicians of any type did not experience serious harm. However, those who disclosed IPV in a primary care or obstetrics/gynecology setting received the most benefit. |
British Doctors Foster Better Ties In Iraq To Reduce Toll Of Maternal And Neonatal Mortality
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq (HESR) in London. The MoU aims to improve maternal and neonatal healthcare in the Kurdistan Region, through education and clinical standards setting. |
Female Urology - Urinary Incontinence Leads To Decreased Mental Health And High Psychosocial Stress
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - (Reported from the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association) Abstract 314 reported that urinary incontinence leads to decreased mental health and high psychosocial stress. Botox was effective in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome, but up to 4 treatments were needed. 2 of 12 pediatric patients developed immunity to to Botox and antibodies against botox was found in the system. This immunity blocked the effectiveness of Botox. |
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