Gyno Groupie

Low Libido? Studies have shown Testosterone supplementation to be effective in treating low libido in menopausal women.  While Estrogen Therapy may not directly effect libido, it does promote increased vaginal lubrication, improving vaginal pain with sex. Testosterone supplements are not approved by the FDA for treatment in women. Speak with your healthcare provider regarding safety concerns.  (posted 4/3/13 by @drsuzyyhall.)

Zofran use in Pregnancy deemed safe, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 2/27/13.  More than 50% of women experience nausea and/or vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy, with the use of pharmacologic anti-nausea medications commonly prescribed.  According to this study, no adverse pregnancy outcomes where associated with Ondansetron (Zofran) use in pregnancy. (posted 3/6/13 by @drsuzyyhall)

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/779981?nlid=28945_1441&src=wnl_edit_medn_obgy&uac=162907PK&spon=16

Noninvasive Testing for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities? There is a new blood test that screens for fetal DNA in the maternal blood stream.  The test is called MaterniT21.  This tests for Down syndrome and trisomy 13 and 18.  Women who are pregnant at >35 y.o. or if the mother had an abnormal blood screening are at risk for these abnormalities.  This is a non-invasive way to get additional information.  (posted 2/21/13 by @docbchen)