Women's Health
Your health is an investment, not an expense. At MedTruth, we know self-care can be exceptionally difficult, but it can start with simply knowing how to live optimally for your wellbeing. Our women’s health articles cover menopause, pregnancy, ovarian cancer and other topics related to people with vulvas. Be informed for you.
Top Articles on Women's Health
How Gender Bias in Health Care Affects Women
Nicole Knight · October 19, 2018
Research is finally revealing how gender bias in health care affects the diagnosis and treatment of women’s chronic pain and other medical issues.
Women's HealthFewer Women Included in Clinical Trials, Leading to Disparity
Nicole Knight · June 14, 2019
Science shows the immune systems of men and women respond differently to disease. However, women remain underrepresented in medical research for vaccines, routine drugs and life-saving medications.
News9 Key Women's Health Signs to Watch
S. Nicole Lane · February 4, 2019
Breast changes, weight gain and bloating may all be symptoms of a greater issue. If you're experiencing any of these women's health signs, it may be time to visit a physician.
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How Gender Bias in Health Care Affects Women
Nicole Knight · October 19, 2018
Research is finally revealing how gender bias in health care affects the diagnosis and treatment of women’s chronic pain and other medical issues.
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Fewer Women Included in Clinical Trials, Leading to Disparity
Nicole Knight · June 14, 2019
Science shows the immune systems of men and women respond differently to disease. However, women remain underrepresented in medical research for vaccines, routine drugs and life-saving medications.
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9 Key Women's Health Signs to Watch
S. Nicole Lane · February 4, 2019
Breast changes, weight gain and bloating may all be symptoms of a greater issue. If you're experiencing any of these women's health signs, it may be time to visit a physician.
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Paragard Adverse Events Mount Alongside Growing Litigation
MedTruth Editors · September 26, 2023
As reports mount, more people are taking legal action for injuries allegedly connected to the Paragard non-hormonal IUD.
Women's HealthMesh Report Claims Women Not Given Accurate Advice
MedTruth Editors · July 10, 2023
Transvaginal mesh is intended to prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
Women's HealthL’Oreal Faces Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit
MedTruth Editors · November 11, 2022
A Missouri woman alleges that L'Oreal’s hair-straightening products caused her to develop uterine cancer.
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Vaginal Mesh Suit Summarily Dismissed
MedTruth Editors · August 4, 2022
A summary judgment can be thought of as a trial on paper. Both sides submit their best arguments for why the law favors their side, accepting all of their opponent's claims, with the judge eventually deciding the outcome.
Women's HealthFDA Warns About False NIPS Test Results
MedTruth Editors · May 19, 2022
NIPS tests work by taking a portion of the parent’s blood at a time when the fetal DNA can be detected. This DNA is examined for chromosomal or genetic abnormalities that may indicate future health problems.
Women's HealthFDA Releases Device Guidance Strategies For Women
MedTruth Editors · January 21, 2022
The CDRH Health of Women program aims to address the sex and gender disparity in medicine by including women in research and working to better understand their issues.
Women's HealthScottish Vaginal Mesh Victims Sent to the U.S.
MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2021
Scotland has agreed to pay for Scottish women implanted with vaginal mesh to travel to the United States and undergo treatment from a specialist.
Women's HealthTwo Brands of Mesh Linked to Greater Risk of Breast Surgery Complications
Carah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021
According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.
Women's HealthParagard Video Ad Fails to Mention Risks, FDA Warns Manufacturer
Carah Wertheimer · March 12, 2021
The FDA has warned Paragard IUD manufacturer CooperSurgical for running ads that fail to disclose Paragard’s safety risks.
Women's HealthBreast Implant Dangers: Arizona Bill Would Improve Patient Information
MedTruth Editors · February 25, 2021
A bill intended to increase patient awareness of the dangers of breast implants was preliminarily approved in January.
Women's HealthParagard IUD Lawsuits Best Handled by Female Judge, Attorney Says
Carah Wertheimer · December 8, 2020
A personal injury lawyer representing Paragard IUD clients suggested a female judge be assigned a pending Paragard class action lawsuit.
Women's HealthFDA Recommends Black Box Warning on Breast Implants
James Parker · October 2, 2020
The FDA has issued a final warning label and new guidance to inform patients of the potential risks associated with breast implants.
Women's HealthHow to Quit the Birth Control Pill
Annie Simon · September 29, 2020
This guide explains how hormonal birth control affects your body and the side effects that may happen when you stop taking it, as well as lifestyle changes to help support your body’s adjustment to its natural cycle.
Women's HealthParagard Lawsuit Claims Copper IUD Broke in Uterus
MedTruth Editors · September 3, 2020
A woman is suing the maker of the Paragard intrauterine device after part of the copper IUD broke off in her uterus during removal.
Women's HealthToxic Metal Elements Potentially Linked to Essure Side Effects
T.J. La · August 12, 2020
A French study found metal particles in the bodies of women with Essure implants, which may be due to corrosion of the device.
Women's HealthEssure Linked to Heavy Periods and Chronic Pelvic Pain
T.J. La · August 11, 2020
Women implanted with the Essure sterilization device reported experiencing heavier periods and more pelvic or abdominal pain than patients who’d had their tubes tied, according to new data from the device-maker Bayer.
Women's HealthDo Heavy Metals Contribute to Breast Implant Illness?
Lauren Styx · July 16, 2020
Heavy metal toxicity within the body can disrupt metabolic function and damage the kidneys, brain, liver and central nervous system. Both saline and silicone FDA-approved breast implants contain heavy metals as either ingredients or part of the manufacturing process.
Women's HealthiPap: The Emerging Future of Cervical Cancer Screening Technology
Tess Francke · January 21, 2020
A new, at-home cervical cancer screening test may just revolutionize early detection, especially in international markets that lack the infrastructure to provide easy access to doctors and regular pap smear tests.
Women's HealthA Recap on Breast Implant Safety From 'Plastic Surgery: The Meeting'
Ashley Lombardo · October 8, 2019
From Sept. 20-23, plastic surgeons and allied health professionals gathered in San Diego, California to learn about the latest research and industry practices to improve patient care.
Women's HealthMenopause: The Transition, the Truth and Why It Matters
S. Nicole Lane · October 7, 2019
While menopause typically occurs somewhere around age 51 in people with a cervix, many women experience the impacts of it before it happens and for years after. This October, the International Menopause Society in collaboration with the World Health Organization calls us to reflect on an important life transition that many refuse to speak openly about.
Women's HealthStudy Finds Nearly Half of Pregnant Women Prescribed Opioids Shortly Before or After Delivery
Carah Wertheimer · August 29, 2019
A study tracked pregnant women prescribed opioids shortly before or after delivery to note prescription re-fill behaviors and continued use following pregnancy. While opioid use can be effective during delivery, researchers say other pain management options should be considered.
Women's HealthNew York Liberty Addresses Women’s Health in Prison With ‘Forgotten Behind Bars’
Lauren Styx · August 13, 2019
The Women's National Basketball Association team in New York hosted a panel to discuss women's health in prison. Female prisoners, especially women of color, are largely underserved while incarcerated — and their health suffers.
Women's HealthWhy Ovarian Cancer Patients and Doctors Should Discuss Sexual Health
Tess Francke · May 9, 2019
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer investigated how doctors and nurses discuss sexual health with ovarian cancer patients in Leeds, England. Researchers found that a majority of doctors think sexual health should be discussed, yet less than one-quarter actually address it.
Women's HealthJ&J Marketed Baby Powder to Women of Color, Report Shows
Nicole Knight · May 1, 2019
An in-depth probe by Reuters revealed Johnson & Johnson intentionally marketed the flagship Baby Powder product to women of color, despite knowing its talcum powder came with a potential risk of ovarian cancer.
Women's HealthRecognizing the Signs of Breast Implant Illness
S. Nicole Lane · April 25, 2019
Many patients with breast implant illness suffer from autoimmune symptoms, fatigue, fever, numbness and joint pain.
Women's HealthDesperate Housewives' Marcia Cross Addresses Baby Powder and Cancer
Carah Wertheimer · April 24, 2019
Desperate Housewives star, Marcia Cross, posted on Instagram this past March sharing nostalgic photos with her friend who recently died due to Ovarian Cancer. In her post, Cross honors her friend, speaking out on female use of baby powder and cancer.
Women's HealthAre Tampons Safe?
Tess Francke · April 3, 2019
Nearly 85 percent of menstruating women in the United States use tampons. The average woman will purchase 11,000 tampons in her lifetime, yet millennials are increasingly opting for other feminine hygiene options. But why?
Women's HealthBirth Control Risks: Decreased Ability to Read Emotions
Carah Wertheimer · March 18, 2019
Common birth control risks are generally well-known. However, a recent study suggests that “the pill” might also be impairing the mind's ability to accurately read the emotions of others.
Women's HealthAdvocates Respond to FDA Reports on Textured Breast Implant Risks
Lauren Styx · March 12, 2019
Advocates for BIA-ALCL awareness call on women and medical professionals to get serious about textured breast implant risks. The FDA will hold an advisory committee panel meeting on breast implant safety in March.
Women's HealthBirth Control Risks: Childhood Leukemia
S. Nicole Lane · March 7, 2019
A recent Danish study found that oral contraceptives, when taken under six months before conception or even during pregnancy, can be linked to an increased risk of childhood leukemia. These findings set a precedent for future studies on birth control risks.
Women's HealthEffects of Sexual Assault Are Source of Severe Health Problems
S. Nicole Lane · March 7, 2019
Effects of sexual assault in survivors of harassment and rape include PTSD, depression, high blood pressure, anxiety, kidney disease, aneurysms, and diabetes, among other illnesses. When gone unaddressed, these effects may worsen with time - affecting intimacy and quality of life.
Women's HealthAfter the Bleeding Edge, Are Women Still Being Implanted with Essure?
S. Nicole Lane · February 26, 2019
Though Essure permanent birth control is no longer sold in the U.S. after 2019, women may still receive an implant from doctors who have the device in their inventory.
Women's Health9 Key Women's Health Signs to Watch
S. Nicole Lane · February 4, 2019
Breast changes, weight gain and bloating may all be symptoms of a greater issue. If you're experiencing any of these women's health signs, it may be time to visit a physician.
Women's HealthHow to Find Healing After a Hysterectomy
Tess Francke · January 28, 2019
As many as 60,000 hysterectomies are performed each year. Despite how common they are, healing after a hysterectomy is no easy feat.
Women's HealthU.S. Ranks Last in Women's Health Report
S. Nicole Lane · January 17, 2019
A recent report compares the state of women's health in the 11 most wealthy nations. The U.S. ranked last, with women suffering from chronic disease, emotional stress and more.
Women's HealthResearchers Find Higher Risk of Cancer With Textured Breast Implants
Nicole Knight · December 28, 2018
The FDA’s recent report reinforced the link between textured implants and cancer, showing that more women with textured implants are developing ALCL.
Women's HealthAre New Generations Unaware of Yaz Side Effects?
S. Nicole Lane · December 10, 2018
Young women taking birth control may not be informed about possible Yaz side effects, such as blood clots, heart attacks and gallbladder disease.
Women's HealthA LEEP for HPV May Come with Unknown Consequences
S. Nicole Lane · November 28, 2018
Women undergoing a LEEP for HPV have been encountering a number of issues, including depression and discomfort.
Women's HealthWhy We Still Aren’t Educated Enough on Ovarian Cancer
S. Nicole Lane · November 14, 2018
A recent report found that many women don’t know that much about ovarian cancer whatsoever.
Women's HealthHow Gender Bias in Health Care Affects Women
Nicole Knight · October 19, 2018
Research is finally revealing how gender bias in health care affects the diagnosis and treatment of women’s chronic pain and other medical issues.
Women's HealthEssure Birth Control May Result in Unplanned Pregnancy, Birth Injuries
Nicole Knight · October 5, 2018
An unknown number of women who had the permanent birth control implant Essure still became pregnant—in some cases, resulting in miscarriage or birth injuries.
Women's HealthMT Women's Health Predictions for 2018
Ashley Lombardo · January 26, 2018
Women have laid the groundwork for effecting serious change, but there are still hurdles to overcome. Here are our predictions for women's health in 2018.
Women's HealthHow Strong is the Link Between Birth Control and Breast Cancer?
Ashley Lombardo · December 16, 2017
See what the most recent study from Denmark has to say about the link between birth control and an increased breast cancer risk.
Women's Health3 Ovarian Cancer Organizations Empowering Women
Ashley Lombardo · September 26, 2017
Learn about ovarian cancer organizations with progressive research initiatives, social outreach and a passion for protecting women.
Women's Health9 Early Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Ashley Lombardo · September 21, 2017
Early detection of ovarian cancer is crucial but difficult, as early warning signs of ovarian cancer may seem too minor to cause alarm.
Women's Health5 Talcum Powder Alternatives
Ashley Lombardo · September 14, 2017
Here are five talcum powder alternatives consumers may want to try, including some for DIY lovers wishing to make their own.
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