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Reassuring Pregnancy Outcomes in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Offspring of women with childhood cancer histories were not at excess risk for malformations or infant death; preterm birth and cesarean delivery were somewhat more common among childhood cancer survivors.

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Stability of U.K. Down Syndrome Birth Rate: Age-Related Risks Offset by Antenatal Screening

From 1989 through 2008, better antenatal screening for Down syndrome kept the number of affected live births constant despite a shift toward older maternal age at delivery.

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Breast Tenderness After Starting Menopausal HT: An Ominous Sign?

In the WHI trial, HT users with new-onset breast tenderness had higher risk for breast cancer than did HT users without this side effect.

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BRCA Testing of Women with Ovarian Cancer: Which Strategy Is Best?

Testing women of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry or with family histories of breast or ovarian cancer was projected to be cost-effective for lowering subsequent cancer rates among first-degree relatives.

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For Detecting CIN, Cytology Method Might Not Matter

Liquid-based cytology was as sensitive and specific as conventional Pap tests.

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Intravenous Bisphosphonate Therapy for Postmenopausal Women with Low Bone Mass

IV zoledronic acid prevented bone loss.

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Birth Defects Associated with Use of Antibiotics During PregnancyFree

Sulfonamides and nitrofurantoins were associated with birth defects.

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Breast Cancer Screening: Who, When, and How?Free

New USPSTF guidelines narrow the proposed age range for screening mammography and recommend biennial screening.

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PTSD Is Common in Pregnant WomenFree

Among nulliparous women, those with histories of abuse or difficult miscarriage or abortion had the highest risk for PTSD.

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Evolving Criteria for Placenta Previa

How low is low enough to necessitate cesarean delivery?

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Are Antibiotics Warranted for Cesarean Delivery Before Onset of Labor?

Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis substantially lowered risk for postpartum infection.

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Journal Watch Women's Health summarizes important medical journal articles about a wide variety of subjects relevant to the medical care of the female patient including breast cancer, cervical cancer, contraception, hormone therapy, IVF, menopause, osteoporosis, ovarian cancer and pregnancy.

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Womens Health Editor-in-Chief

Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville

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