Kaunitz on Women's Health

• Nocturnal Hot Flashes and Alzheimer's Risk Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on a study that offers hope for reducing subsequent risk for Alzheimer's disease in women who experience hot flashes at night.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, April 29, 2024
• Benign Ovarian Cysts: Will They Resolve Spontaneously?   Benign Ovarian Cysts: Will They Resolve Spontaneously?
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 21, 2023
• The Safety of Vaginal Estrogen in Breast Cancer Survivors   Vaginal estrogen is commonly used to treat genitourinary syndrome of menopause, but is it safe for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer?
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 13, 2023
• Why I Will Recommend Mammograms at Age 40   But screening interval will continue to be a shared decision, says Dr Andrew Kaunitz.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, May 19, 2023
• Treat or Watch? Sound Advice on Postmenopausal Bleeding   The implications of proliferative endometrial changes in menopausal women suggest that doing more than just monitoring may be necessary.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, March 21, 2023
• IUDs on TikTok: Lessons for Clinicians   Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on findings that millions of young women are getting information on negative aspects of IUDs from this popular social media app.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, January 25, 2023
• A Win for Women With Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids   Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists have great potential in the treatment of common chronic gynecologic conditions.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, December 14, 2022
• Safe Extended Use of Levonorgestrel 52-mg IUDs   Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on risks and benefits of full-size IUDs and how he uses them in practice.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, November 11, 2022
• Permanent Female Contraception: Don't Call It Sterilization   Dr Kaunitz reviews recent trends in permanent contraception -- who requests this method instead of an IUD or implant, and the risks and benefits.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 25, 2022
• A Troubling Spike in Cervical Cancer Is Likely to Worsen   Despite an effective vaccine, rates of advanced cervical cancer have climbed steadily since 2001, with no signs of slowing.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, September 07, 2022
• Progestin-Releasing IUDs and Ectopic Pregnancy   In the post–Roe v Wade environment, highly effective methods of contraception are a priority for many women.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, August 05, 2022
• The Safest Option for Menopausal Hormone Therapy   Amid new evidence on the hormone replacement therapy–breast cancer link, Dr Andrew Kaunitz explains how he counsels menopausal women.
  Medscape Ob/Gyn, June 20, 2022
• 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