Andrea C. Randall Shih, MD, OBGYN - Leading Physicians of the World

03/21/2015

The font type of written text and how easy it is to read can be influential when it comes to engaging people with important health information and recruiting them for potentially beneficial program...

03/14/2015

Researchers investigating how young men and women learn about s*x found that a gap exists between the type of s*x education young people want and what they receive.The researchers also identified d...

02/26/2015

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finds a shift in preferences for birth control among American women, who are increasingly opting for long-lasting reversible contraceptives.L...

02/17/2015

Findings could lead to new therapies for breast, ovarian, and other cancers Inhibiting the action of a particular enzyme dramatically slows the growth of tumor cells tied to BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic...

01/28/2015

Mode of delivery in childbirth associated with pain during or after s*xual in*******se http://wp.me/p52kRE-K

Operative birth is associated with persisting pain during or after s*xual in*******se, known as dyspareunia, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG). The study aimed to investigate the contribution of obstetric risk factors, including mode of delivery and perineal trauma to postpartum dyspareunia. It also examined the influences of other risk factors, including breastfeeding, maternal… [ 522 more words. ]

01/13/2015

Mobility disabilities can contribute to complications during pregnancy http://wp.me/p52kRE-H

A new study indicates that women with mobility disabilities often experience problems during pregnancy related to their functional impairments. The study included 8 women with spinal cord injuries, 4 with cerebral palsy, and 10 with other conditions. Impairment-related complications during pregnancy included falls, urinary tract and bladder problems, wheelchair fit and stability problems, significant shortness of breath, increased spasticity, bowel management difficulties, and skin integrity problems. [ 84 more words. ]

12/30/2014

Positive acceptability for investigational contraceptive ring reported by Population Council http://wp.me/p52kRE-E

The Population Council published new research in the November issue of the journal Contraception demonstrating that an investigational one-year contraceptive vaginal ring containing Nestorone® and ethinyl estradiol was found to be highly acceptable among women enrolled in a Phase 3 clinical trial. Because the perspectives of women are critical for defining acceptability, researchers developed a theoretical model based on women's actual experiences with this contraceptive vaginal ring, and assessed their overall satisfaction and adherence to instructions for ring use. [ 811 more words. ]

12/18/2014

Clinical consultations for fertility problems no greater for women with celiac disease http://wp.me/p52kRE-B

Women with celiac disease present with fertility problems no more often than women in the general population, according to a new study in Gastroenterology1 , the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. "Despite inconsistent findings from small studies, concern has been raised that celiac disease may cause infertility," said lead study author Nafeesa N. Dhalwani, PhD, from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. [ 438 more words. ]

12/01/2014

Some women who consume soy experience fewer hot flashes http://wp.me/p52kRE-y

Does soy in the diet help with hot flashes? It does, but only for women whose bodies can produce the soy metabolite equol, reports a study of American women just published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society. About 20% to 50% of North American and European women have this ability. The researchers surveyed women from age 45 to 55 in a Seattle, Washington-area healthcare system to find study participants who weren't using hormone therapy and ate soy foods at least three times a week. [ 374 more words. ]

11/15/2014

For younger postmenopausal women, when bone density is good, no repeat tests needed http://wp.me/p52kRE-u

But when bone density tests do show osteoporosis, the risk of major fracture is high After menopause and before age 65, women who have normal bone density have a very low risk of fracture, shows a new study from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society. That means these women don't need another bone mass density (BMD) test before age 65. [ 301 more words. ]

10/20/2014

Heightened risk of anxiety, depression among women after heart attack http://wp.me/p52kRE-q

A new study by researchers from Lithuania claims women are more likely to experience anxiety and depression following a heart attack than men. Furthermore, patients with depression may be at much higher risk of death in the 6 months after a heart attack than those without depression. Study author Prof. Pranas Serpytis and colleagues presented their findings at the annual meeting of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association - a part of the European Society of Cardiology - in Geneva, Switzerland. [ 639 more words. ]

10/09/2014

Do expectant moms receive adequate information on Down syndrome? http://wp.me/p52kRE-n

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Though an annual campaign, it seems particularly relevant right now due to recent high-profile controversies involving negative perceptions of Down syndrome pregnancies. You may be familiar with the recent media storm over Down syndrome and surrogacy. In late July, after paying a Thai surrogate to carry twins, an Australian couple returned home with only one of their children - rejecting the other because it had been born with Down syndrome. [ 1558 more words. ]