Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Feb 2019
Does the Hazard of Chlamydia Increase with the Number of Gonorrhea Diagnoses? A Large Population-Based Study Among U.S. Army Women.
In the U.S. military, chlamydia and gonorrhea are common sexually transmitted infections, especially among female service members. The aim of this study was to determine whether the number of gonorrhea diagnoses sustained an increased hazard of chlamydia among military women. ⋯ The hazard of chlamydia increased significantly with the number of gonorrhea diagnoses and the median time to chlamydia diagnosis decreased with an increasing number of gonorrhea diagnoses among U.S. Army women.
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Journal of women's health · Feb 2019
Gender and Frequent Mental Distress: Comparing Transgender and Non-Transgender Individuals' Self-Rated Mental Health.
Transgender individuals are more likely to experience social and economic barriers to health and health care, and have worse mental health outcomes than cisgender individuals. Our study explores variations in mental health among minority genders after controlling for sociodemographic factors. ⋯ Our findings suggest differences in the mental health of transgender and non-transgender individuals, and between gender minorities within transgender population. The differences persist after controlling for sociodemographic factors. Our results suggest that considering the spectrum of minority genders within the transgender population may be important in understanding health outcomes.
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Journal of women's health · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialDienogest for Treatment of Endometriosis in Women: A 28-Week, Open-Label, Extension Study.
Dienogest provided significantly greater reduction in endometriosis-associated pelvic pain (EAPP) than placebo in a 24-week, randomized, double-blind study of Chinese women with endometriosis. The current open-label extension study investigated the efficacy and safety of dienogest for 28 additional weeks in this population. ⋯ Dienogest 2 mg once daily is effective and safe in the long-term management of EAPP in Chinese women with endometriosis, with progressive decreases in EAPP and bleeding irregularities during continued treatment. Efficacy and safety results of this study were consistent with previous studies in Caucasian patients.
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Journal of women's health · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialDietary Quality and Glycemic Control Among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
Poor dietary quality, measured by the Healthy Eating Index 2010 (HEI-2010), is associated with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and type 2 diabetes. The aim was to investigate the association between dietary quality and glycemic control in women with GDM. ⋯ Clinicians should be aware that even a small improvement in diet quality may be beneficial for the achievement of improved glycemic control in women with GDM.
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The black-white disparity in hypertension (HTN) among U.S. women persists after accounting for known risk factors. Pregnancy complications may reveal increased risks for later HTN. We examined the contribution of HTN risk factors measured at both midlife and pregnancy to black-white disparities in midlife HTN. ⋯ Known risk factors measured at midlife explained some, but not all, of the race disparity in midlife HTN. Indicators of pregnancy health also contributed to the race disparity in HTN at midlife.