Kaunitz on Women's Health

• Why I'm Offering DMPA to Patients With Uterine Fibroids   Dr Andrew Kaunitz reviews the effectiveness of DMPA in the treatment of the most common gynecologic tumors: uterine fibroids.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 20, 2022
• Contraception for Women Taking Enzyme-Inducing Antiepileptics   These antiepileptics are not only teratogenic, but can interfere with contraceptive efficacy.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, April 11, 2022
• The Symptoms of Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer   Contrary to what many have learned, early-stage ovarian cancer often presents with symptoms, providing the potential for earlier diagnosis of this frequently lethal condition.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 08, 2022
• Impact of COVID Vaccines on Menstrual Cycles   A study suggesting that the COVID vaccines alter women's menstrual cycles got a lot of media attention. Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on the significance of the study findings.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, January 21, 2022
• Bothersome Genitourinary Symptoms After Breast Cancer   It's a controversial area, but recent guidance clarifies which products don't increase the risk cancer recurrence.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 29, 2021
• Why I'm Not Performing Laser Treatment for Vaginal Atrophy   The first sham-controlled trial of carbon dioxide laser provides some long-awaited data.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 25, 2021
• Persistent Pregnancy of Unknown Location: Landmark Evidence   New evidence clarifies the most effective approach to resolve pregnancy of unknown location.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 20, 2021
• When Menopause-Like Symptoms Start Early   Known as the late reproductive stage, affected women may start having hot flashes and other symptoms typical of menopause while still experiencing menses.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, August 26, 2021
• Prenatal Care via Telehealth: Who Needs a Pandemic?   A study compares outcomes of conventional vs telehealth-delivered antenatal care.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, July 29, 2021
• Why Laser Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus Isn't Worth the Cost   Dr Andrew Kaunitz doesn't recommend this novel treatment in place of conventional topicals for vulvar lichen sclerosis.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, June 11, 2021
• The Real Reasons for Maternal Mortality Disparities   It's commonly believed that higher maternal mortality among minority groups is a consequence of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Dr Andrew Kaunitz says it's time to dispense with that fallacy.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 19, 2021
• A New, Potentially Safer Birth Control Pill Estetrol, a plant-based estrogen, may have less impact on coagulation markers than current OCs.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, April 30, 2021
• Addressing Women's Concerns About the J&J Vaccine Reproductive-aged women are asking whether the J&J vaccine will be safe for them. What advice can clinicians give?
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, April 16, 2021
• Painful Armpit Swelling After COVID Vaccine: Next Steps? This clinical case, with images, highlights an effective collaboration between a gynecologist and a radiologist.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 23, 2021
• Emergency Contraception With the Progestin IUD   An NIH-funded study examines whether progestin-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) are effective when used as emergency contraception.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, February 22, 2021
• Oral Contraceptives and Cancer: New Data   Dr Andrew Kaunitz breaks down a new study that examines the link between oral contraceptives and cancer.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, January 27, 2021
• Population Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Worthwhile?   Andrew Kaunitz doesn't plan to change his practice related to hereditary cancer screening in women -- yet.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 24, 2020
• Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy: What Do the New Data Mean?   A large British study takes another look at the question of the link between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 13, 2020
• Gabapentin: Before Using for Pelvic Pain, Read This   A recent study might cast doubt on a practice bulletin's suggestion to prescribe gabapentin for chronic pelvic pain.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 22, 2020
• Antibiotics and Oral Contraceptives: Should We Worry?   A new evidence review suggests that antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, resulting in unwanted pregnancy.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 18, 2020