‘Little to no risk’ of birth defects with metformin in early pregnancy: study
Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes can safely use metformin in the first trimester, according to US epidemiologists who report no increased risk for congenital…
Tag: Gynaecology
Doctors given green light to replace hormonal IUD after eight years
The 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing IUD Mirena can now be replaced every eight years instead of every five, making it the longest-lasting hormonal contraceptive available to Australian…
Extra antenatal monitoring ‘not warranted’ in pregnant women with endometriosis
Pregnant women with endometriosis can be reassured they are not at higher risk of preterm birth and do not need additional antenatal care, a new…
Don’t wait to offer oral treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding, says new GP guidance
Women with heavy menstrual bleeding should be offered hormonal or non-hormonal oral treatment “at first presentation” rather than waiting until investigations are complete, according to…
Daily vs long-acting hormonal contraceptives: Which is best for reducing endometriosis pain post-surgery?
Long-acting progestogens and the combined oral contraceptive pill are equally effective at alleviating endometriosis pain for three years after laparoscopic excision, a UK study suggests.…
The 2024 health budget — the big announcements
There were a lot of pieces in last night’s federal budget, even if nothing was on the scale of the $3.5 billion for bulk-billing incentives…
New $170 Medicare consult item for endometriosis a good start, say gynaecologists
Gynaecologists have welcomed Medicare items for longer consultations for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, which they say have the potential to reduce waiting lists for…
Medical Must-See: Migrating tattoo ink mimics endometriosis
A young woman’s leg tattoo was the source of clinical confusion for US doctors after her suspected endometriosis turned out to be lymphadenopathy triggered by…
Manage hirsutism in PCOS with laser and light-based therapies, doctors say
Laser and light-based therapies, either alone or combined with medication, can effectively reduce hirsutism severity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, Australian doctors say. Their…
Most women undergoing hysteroscopy can be managed as outpatients and avoid GA: study
Two-thirds of women who attended a rapid-access hysteroscopy clinic avoided having the procedure under general anaesthetic and were managed entirely as outpatients, Sydney doctors report.…
