Women's Health

Sexual health is directly linked to mental health, Ramsden said, and both issues often go under-investigated in women.

New study results show that rapidly adding pounds in the first and final months of gestation likely plays a key role in the development of excess fat tissue in female children and adolescents.

Selinexor demonstrated a 37% increase in probability that patients treated with the drug will be in remission at 12 months.

Trametinib emerged as a novel therapeutic approach for low-grade serous carcinoma due to a high prevalence of activating mutations in the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway.

In the third episode of Coffee With Suzy, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, spoke with Seena Haines, PharmD, BCACP, to share insights on improving self-care for women in pharmacy.

Remifemin provides an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

OptiBalance is a probiotic that helps at the start of menstruation to maintain a healthy balance.

Estroven can help reduce menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, and helps to manage daily stress.

Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, discussed alcohol abuse and when the pharmacist becomes the patient with Sherry Price, PharmD, MBA, APh, BCPS, pharmacist and creator of the Drink Less Lifestyle podcast and program.

Cystex provides prophylaxis for urinary tract infections.

The findings suggest that pregnant women should not delay COVID-19 vaccination until late pregnancy.

These results suggest that maternal diet during pregnancy can significantly affect obesity risk in children.

Pamprin Multi-Symptom is a combination medicine used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

In the first episode of Coffee With Suzy, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, spoke with the main moderators of the Pharmacist Moms Group about the importance of women in pharmacy.

New trial results showed statistically significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival.

Becoming involved in different charitable causes and leadership programs can only benefit pharmacists.

Study results show that unvaccinated pregnant women with the disease are more likely to experience poor childbirth outcomes, even if they did not have severe respiratory problems.

Approximately 400,000 women undergo breast implant surgeries each year in the United States, and selecting an implant is an important and personal part of the process.

Midol treats painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.

New study results suggest that severe depression and sexual dysfunction, in particular, can affect a woman's attention, language, orientation, recall, registration, and visuospatial skills.

These mothers are approximately 17% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, 14% less likely to develop coronary heart disease, and 12% less likely to suffer a stroke, the data show.

The data were used to evaluate effect of the ACA state Medicaid on insurance coverage, health care use, and health outcomes measured between 1 month prior to conception through 1 year postpartum, and neonatal outcomes within 27 days of birth.

Out of the 3959 who were a part of the study, 2403 of the individuals were vaccinated and 1556 were unvaccinated.

Additionally, the study showed a 15-fold increase in maternal mortality rates associated with chronic hypertension over the 40-year study period.

New study results show that though men are more likely to have heart conditions, the impact on their memory and thinking skills is lower.

Alyson McGregor, MD, of Brown University explains what pharmacists should understand about the impact of sex and gender on medicine within their practice.

In patients with gestational diabetes, there is a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Alyson McGregor, MD, of Brown University explains what pharmacists can do to advance issues arising around the impact of sex and gender on medicine.

Abby Sauer, a registered dietitian specializing in adult nutrition at Abbott, discusses how the unique nutritional needs of women evolve with age and some tips pharmacists can provide to women 30 years of age and older in the pharmacy.

Rebecca Sleeper, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, BCPS, of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, discusses how a lack of sex and gender specific patient care education can impact a pharmacist’s work with their patients.