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Possible Link Between Oral Bisphosphonates and Atypical Femur Fractures Is Far from Clear

FDA advises that patients who use bisphosphonates for osteoporosis can continue to do so.

Newly Approved Option for Nonhormonal Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Tranexamic acid has been approved for treatment of women with menorrhagia.

Screening for Breast and Prostate Cancers — Not Living Up to Its Reputation?

Diagnosis of early breast and prostate cancer has risen with screening, but the number of advanced cancers has not fallen.

Newly Approved Use for the LNG-IUS

FDA approves the LNG-IUS for treating patients with menorrhagia.

New Emergency Contraception Developments

One-dose formulation is approved; two-dose formulation goes generic.

Economy Looms Large Among Women’s Healthcare Concerns

Some women feel financial pressure to defer checkups and curtail use of prescription medications, including contraceptives.

Widening Availability of Plan B Emergency Contraception

The FDA has expanded approval of nonprescription Plan B access to include 17-year-olds.

Teen Birth Rates: An Unwelcome Rise

In 2006, U.S. teen birth rates increased for the first time since 1991.

Contraception in Schools OK with Most U.S. Adults

An AP poll found that 67% of adults support access to contraception in public schools.

Raloxifene Approved for Lowering Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women

The FDA has approved a second SERM for breast cancer chemoprophylaxis.

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