Women's Health

With the FDA approval, avutometinib/defactinib is now the first and only FDA-approved treatment for patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC).

Research reveals that higher levels of vitamin B12, copper, and manganese during pregnancy lower midlife blood pressure and hypertension risk.

Promoting weight management prior to pregnancy and in early life may yield stronger cardiovascular and maternal health.

Gepotidacin is indicated for female patients who are at least 12 years of age and weigh at least 40 kg with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) caused by certain microorganisms.

Contraceptive options have expanded since 1960, with pharmacists today playing a growing role as prescribers of contraception and studies showing the benefit of pharmacist-driven contraception clinics.

Compared with daily oral iron, a single intravenous (IV) infusion of iron was shown to lower rates of low birth weight in infants and decrease reliance on further iron supplementation or transfusions in pregnant patients with anemia.

Radon exposure during pregnancy was significantly linked to increased odds of gestational diabetes.

Panelists discuss how health care professionals recommend physician consultations for persistent symptoms, complex medical histories, diagnostic uncertainties, specialist needs, urgent conditions, preventive care, medication management, and comprehensive health assessments.

Panelists explain how health care professionals evaluate menopause symptoms using validated questionnaires, symptom tracking, clinical interviews, hormonal tests, and patient-reported outcome measures to comprehensively assess severity and quality-of-life impact.

Pharmacists must consider drug Interactions, allergies, and comorbidities when treating patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The authors note that this lack of inclusion can leave important safety and efficacy questions unanswered.

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices were not found to increase women’s risks of these conditions.

Panelists discuss how menopause represents a complex physiological transition characterized by hormonal fluctuations, reproductive system changes, and multifaceted symptoms affecting physical, psychological, and metabolic health. Comprehensive patient education, personalized management strategies, and holistic support are crucial for navigating this transformative life stage.

Panelists discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in optimizing health outcomes for women with complex health needs through comprehensive medication management, personalized consultations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. They provide targeted medication therapy, monitor drug interactions, offer medication counseling, manage chronic conditions, support reproductive health, and help patients navigate complex treatment regimens with expertise and compassionate care.

Pharmacists play a vital role in supporting patients with endometriosis through guidance on treatment options and managing side effects.

These findings may lead to new therapies to help reduce the risk of heart disease in women who are at risk.

Currently, the Cadherin-6 targeting antibody-drug conjugate is undergoing evaluation in a phase 1a/1b clinical trial.

Panelists discuss how health care professionals collaborate through interdisciplinary teams, integrated care coordination, and lifecycle-specific approaches to provide comprehensive women’s health care, addressing gaps by implementing patient-centered, culturally sensitive models that prioritize holistic well-being across different life stages.

Panelists discuss how menopause marks a significant life transition, characterized by hormonal decline, reproduction cessation, and unique physiological changes requiring medical and emotional support. Health care professionals guide women through life’s reproductive stages, providing comprehensive health care from menarche to post menopause, focusing on individualized prevention of symptom management, and holistic well-being across hormonal transitions.

Panelists discuss how menopause marks a significant life transition, characterized by hormonal decline, reproduction cessation, and unique physiological changes requiring medical and emotional support. Health care professionals guide women through life’s reproductive stages, providing comprehensive health care from menarche to post menopause, focusing on individualized prevention of symptom management and holistic well-being across hormonal transitions.

Pharmacists can recommend vitamin D supplements and vitamin D-rich foods to support healthy pregnancy outcomes.

The indication is for patients with endometrial cancer who may benefit from treatment with ACR-368 (Acrivon Therapeutics).

The therapeutic vaccine could provide patients with a non-surgical alternative to traditional treatment approaches.

Ulipristal is a progesterone receptor modulator that prevents pregnancy by blocking the release of an egg from the ovary and inhibiting implantation in the uterus.

Although there were increases in prescriptions during the studies’ durations, the proportion of anxiety or pain medications on the same day of intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedures were low.

Black and Native American patients were about 2 to 3 times more likely to die of cancer compared with White patients, and women younger than 50 years were affected more than male patients.

Women living in rural are more likely to report experiencing psychological and somatic menopause symptoms compared with those in urban and suburban areas.

If approved, the combination of avutometinib with defactinib could be the first FDA-approved treatment option for low-grade serous ovarian cancer.