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What prevents women with postnatal depression from seeking help?
A Singapore study has recently described the personal motivations of women who are at risk of postnatal depression for seeking treatment.
What prevents women with postnatal depression from seeking help?
18 Nov 2024
Topical estriol gel prevents UTI, improves vaginal health in postmenopausal women
Ultra-low-dose 0.005 % estriol vaginal gel helps reduce the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and improve vaginal pH in postmenopausal women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), as reported in a study.
Topical estriol gel prevents UTI, improves vaginal health in postmenopausal women
15 Nov 2024
Study pinpoints factors affecting cervical cancer screening participation in Singapore
Cervical cancer screening uptake remains suboptimal in Singapore, with uptake influenced by demographic factors, screening knowledge and awareness, health-related belief and behaviour, according to a study.
Study pinpoints factors affecting cervical cancer screening participation in Singapore
13 Nov 2024
Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain
In the treatment of pain due to endometriosis, use of elagolix 150-mg tablets demonstrates comparable efficacy to dienogest 2-mg tablets, as assessed via numeric rating scale (NRS) score from baseline to day 85 and 169, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024. Additionally, both drugs are well tolerated.
Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain
11 Nov 2024
Oral misoprostol solution measures up to tablet formulation for labour induction
The off-label oral solution of misoprostol proves noninferior to the licensed oral tablet for induction of labour, with no significant difference in the occurrence of vaginal delivery within 24 hours, according to a study.