Based on the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), shouldn’t women on HRT be taking aspirin (if tolerated) to reduce their risk of heart attack or ischemic stroke?—ROBERT E. GARNER, MD, JD, Chesterland, Ohio The estrogen-only arm of the WHI actually showed protection against heart attacks and no increase in stroke among women aged 50-59 who took…
Should all breast cysts be biopsied? At what diameter should we become concerned?—Filia Garcia, MD, San Juan, P.R. National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommend that simple cysts which are asymptomatic can be followed for two to four months before intervention. Cysts that are not simple or are causing symptoms warrant aspiration. If bloody fluid is…
Off-label use of sildenafil (Viagra) relieved sexual side effects of antidepressants for…
The annual incidence of melanoma among Caucasian women aged 15-39 years rose…
African American women who consume sugar-sweetened fruit drinks may be increasing their risk for diabetes more than those who choose sweetened soft drinks…
Just under one quarter of women in the United States have at least one of the three primary pelvic floor disorders—urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse…
Comparing short-course (3-6 days) vs. longer treatments (7-14 days), there were no significant differences in efficacy or clinical outcomes…
A trip to the emergency department revealed pertinent information used to diagnose an otherwise healthy woman.
What is the safest/most appropriate treatment for vaginal candidiasis during pregnancy?—Nancy Tosone, MSN, APRN, Omaha, Neb. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is common during pregnancy and does not require treatment unless symptomatic. Vulvovaginal pruritus and soreness are the most common symptoms. The CDC recommends once-daily intravaginal application of imidazoles. There have been no reported cases of fetal abnormalities…
Any amount of cigarette smoking at all more than doubles a woman’s risk of ischemic stroke.
