Predictors of Response to Letrozole for Ovulation Induction in PCOS: A Review
As we near the end of PCOS Awareness Month, we now consider treatment options available to women diagnosed with PCOS and infertility, comparing the former gold standard clomiphene with letrozole.
Metformin and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with PCOS: A Review of Research
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is not only extremely common but it also has significant implications for a woman’s fertility and overall health. While on the FACTS elective as a fourth-year medical student, Daniel Murphy reviewed a study which highlights the complex nature of this condition and the need for ongoing research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in PCOS.
A Woman’s Journey with the Marquette and Creighton Model
While on the FACTS elective, Ellen Gaudet Urrutia interviewed an enthusiastic user of FABMs. For this woman, learning to chart her cycle hastened the diagnosis and treatment of a luteal phase defect, and using different methods in new seasons of life has provided a natural and effective way to not only plan their family but also manage her health. Read more!
Thyroid Autoantibodies and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review
November is Prematurity Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity to raise awareness about conditions that may lead to prematurity, particularly preventable ones. This summarized research study demonstrates significant association between thyroid autoantibodies and both preterm birth and miscarriage. The findings should compel medical professionals to test women for this risk as a routine part of prenatal care to minimize the chances of poor pregnancy outcomes. Read more!
A Passion for Fertility Awareness: A Patient Interview
Fertility awareness-based methods are another resource of empowerment, education, and understanding that women can utilize to align their life goals with healthy, self-aware mindsets. This creatively written interview describes the many benefits of discovering fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) for a young couple. This discovery led to a woman empowered with education, a growing family, and a new career in fertility awareness. Read more!