Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2018
Insomnia But Not Hypnotics Use Associates with the Risk of Breast Cancer: A Population-Based Matched Cohort Study.
The impact of hypnotic use on the association between insomnia and breast cancer risk remains unclear. This study examined whether insomnia increases the aforementioned risk and explored the effects of hypnotic use on this relationship. ⋯ This nationwide population-based cohort study reveals that insomnia but not hypnotic use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEfficacy and Safety of Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest for the Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Clinical Trial.
To investigate the efficacy and safety of estradiol valerate (EV)/dienogest (DNG) for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in Asian and non-Asian women desiring contraception. ⋯ EV/DNG may be a safe and effective option in the treatment of HMB in Asian and non-Asian women who desire contraception.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2018
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes Diagnosis and Glycemic Control Among Women of Reproductive Age.
Types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus complicate pregnancies and threaten the health of women of reproductive age and their children. Among older adults, diabetes morbidity disproportionately burdens racial/ethnic minorities, but diabetes emergence among younger adults has not been as well characterized. The objective of this study was to describe the distribution of diagnosed diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes, suboptimal preconception glycemic control, and prediabetes among women of reproductive age across racial/ethnic backgrounds. ⋯ Racial/ethnic disparities exist among women of reproductive age with prediabetes and diabetes. Meeting their healthcare needs requires addressing health inequities and coordination of diabetes management with reproductive health.
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Journal of women's health · Oct 2018
Addressing Intimate Partner Violence to Improve Women's Preconception Health.
Exposure to violence can harm women's overall health and well-being. Data suggest that one in three women in the United States experience some form of violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In this commentary, we describe the implications of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women's health, specifically for women of reproductive age. ⋯ Preconception health generally refers to the overall health and well-being of women (and men) before pregnancy. This report also discusses primary prevention of IPV and healthcare recommendations, and highlights surveillance systems that capture IPV indicators among women of reproductive age. Ongoing collection of state-level surveillance data may inform the implementation of intervention programs tailored to reproductive age women at risk for IPV.