NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health Top Stories of 2019

A perspective on some of the most important research in the field from the past year

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I'm pleased to present the NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health Top Stories of 2019.

U.S. studies of birth outcomes provided more evidence that the optimal gestational age for delivery in low-risk multiparous women is 39 weeks. One U.S. trial at a cancer center concluded that, after gynecologic surgery, prescription of opioids can be markedly restricted without harm — while a second U.S. study revealed a high prevalence of prescription opioid use in women with endometriosis (notwithstanding little evidence of therapeutic benefit in this setting). A French case-control study noted that combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives have positive effects on bone mass in women with anorexia nervosa. A WHO trial in sub-Saharan Afri…

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Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

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Grant/Research SupportMerck, Mithra, Medicines360

Editorial BoardsContraception; Menopause; Contraceptive Technology Update; OBG Management; Medscape OB/GYN & Women’s Health

Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Disclosures

RoyaltiesUpToDate

Grant/Research SupportMerck, Mithra, Medicines360

Editorial BoardsContraception; Menopause; Contraceptive Technology Update; OBG Management; Medscape OB/GYN & Women’s Health

NEJM Journal Watch Women's Health Top Stories of 2019

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