FACTS Conference Speaker Highlight: Pilar Vigil, MD
Dr. Vigil emphasizes the critical role of physiology and the basic sciences in clinical practice, and encourages students to study and “understand the ‘why’ of the things we do.”
Benefits of Estradiol to Prevent Miscarriage: A Review of Research
“The data from this study showed that in patients with less than 50% of the average estrogen level per gestational age, a significant increase in estradiol levels with DHEA supplementation was associated with a decreased rate of miscarriage compared to patients who did not receive supplementation.”
Creighton Model: Using It, Teaching It, and the Future of It
“She found it fascinating that she could examine the chart of a woman who lives halfway across the world and understand it perfectly.”
Obesity and Female Reproductive Function: A Review
“The authors noted women with obesity have a higher likelihood of experiencing gestational diabetes, hypertension, and pre-eclampsia, and a higher probability of having a cesarean delivery. Women with obesity are also more likely to have large gestational-age infants.”
FABMs Offer Key Insights into PCOS
Whole body wellness can help women on their fertility journey.
Oral Contraceptive Effects on Testosterone Levels in Healthy Women: A Review of Research
“This study found that COC use in healthy women significantly lowered both total and free testosterone levels … and its deficiency is thought to be associated with mood changes, decreased energy, cognitive disturbances, declines in muscle mass, and changes in sexual function.”