OBJECTIVE: To provide health care professionals with an evidence-based approach to the management of endometriosis and its associated symptoms. TARGET POPULATION: Women and gender-diverse individuals affected by endometriosis. BENEFITS, H…
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding difficulties frequently exacerbate one another and are common reasons for curtailed breastfeeding. Women with chronic conditions are at high risk of early breastfeeding cessation, yet limited evidence exists on the…
Young women with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have disproportionately increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. Reduced anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is linked to poor cardiovascular outcomes in the general population, but whether AMH is a…
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women globally. In recent years, attention has turned to infertility and pregnancy-related events as potential markers for early mortality and future CVD. METHODS: T…
Introduction: Our objective was to investigate differences in prevalence of hysterectomy by self-reported disability status among Canadian women. Materials and Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional data from the Canadian Community Health Sur…
BACKGROUND: Pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely than the general pregnant population to experience adverse maternofetal outcomes, especially if the disease is active at the time of conception and during preg…