Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major preventable cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes DVT and pulmonary embolism …

BACKGROUND The great majority of studies performed so far concerning women
diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have focused on diagnosis, menstrual …

Importance It is uncertain to what extent established cardiovascular risk factors are
associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Objective To estimate the associations of …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing and progressively influencing physician‐patient
interactions. While there is a sizable amount of data demonstrating that obesity is a state of …

Abstract Objective To update the “Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal
Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline,” published by the Endocrine …

The Caprini risk assessment model (RAM) has been validated in over 250 000 patients in
more than 100 clinical trials worldwide. Ultimately, appropriate treatment options are …

Introduction Estrogens used in women's healthcare have been associated with increased
risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and breast cancer. Estetrol (E4), an estrogen …

Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use reviews the medical eligibility criteria for
use of contraception, offering guidance on the safety and use of different methods for women …

Importance Although high body mass index (BMI) is associated with adverse birth outcomes,
the association with severe maternal morbidity is unclear. Objective To examine the …

Venous thrombosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in industrialized countries,
especially in the elderly. Many risk factors have been identified for venous thrombosis that …