Women's Health

If Patrick Bateman from American Psycho had an Instagram account, his feed would probably be full of selfies.

Women exposed to a common pesticide have a better chance of becoming and staying pregnant if they get enough vitamin B.

Moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats during menopause are associated with lower bone mineral density and higher hip fracture rates, new research suggests.

Women who take bisphosphonates, which are commonly used to treat osteoporosis and other bone conditions, have about half the risk of developing endometrial cancer as women who do not use the drugs. This study supports other research showing that bisphosphonates may have an anticancer effect.

No matter how well-intentioned they may seem, a loved one's critiques about weight often cause women to gain pounds instead of shedding them.

Pregnant patients most often consult with pharmacists and other health care professionals on medications for psychiatric disorders and infectious diseases.

Mylan Inc. has announced the US launch of its estradiol transdermal system, the generic version of Novartis' Vivelle-DOT.

Vitamin E plays an important role in the health of a fetus in pregnancy and can reduce the risk for miscarriage among women in developing countries.

As pharmacists' ability to tease out more comprehensive information from clinical trials has increased, it has become evident that social and biologic factors interact to produce paradoxical health differences between men and women, especially on cardiovascular outcomes.

Labeling information about using medicines while pregnant or breast-feeding is getting an upgrade, after the FDA published a final rule, setting a new standard.

In certain circumstances, women may be more effective than men when negotiating money matters, contrary to conventional wisdom that men drive a harder bargain in financial affairs.

During cold and flu season, working women turn to pharmacies whenever symptoms appear, according to the results of a recent study conducted by Workplace Impact.

The FDA today approved a new indication for an oncology drug that significantly reduces ovarian cancer disease progression.

Low-dose paroxetine (Brisdelle) treatment does not cause weight gain or sexual dysfunction when used in women with menopausal hot flashes.

Postmenopausal women who consume adequate amounts of potassium have reduced stroke risk.

Women with gestational diabetes should be proactive about monitoring and maintaining their health.

Women with gestational diabetes should be proactive about monitoring and maintaining their health.

Patients should understand the importance of folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3s in pregnancy.

Patients should understand the importance of folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3s in pregnancy.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, stroke, and other CVDs, continues to be the leading cause of mortality among both men and women. For women, however, increasing awareness and understanding of how CVD affects them remains a challenge.

Dr. Brown is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Fla.

Dr. Brown is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Fla.