Evaluating Patient-Reported Adherence And Safety for Oral Contraception Treatment in Women via a Direct-To-Consumer Prescription Platform: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The acceptance of telemedicine in the German health care system is growing. This also extends to gynecological applications such as the prescription of contraceptives. This study investigates the contraceptive use and adherence of patients using a direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription platform for oral contraception.

Time-efficient consultation hours in the department of gynecological endocrinology.

Background: The aim was to conduct a benchmark pilot study to find the best practice for consultation hours in the field of gynecological endocrinology. Suitable benchmarking participants were found in China, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland. Specifically, the study aimed to find the most time-efficient and beneficial consultation type in gynecological endocrinology focused on menopause and whether a shorter face-to-face consultation correlates with lower patient satisfaction.

A systematic review on the impact of nutrition and possible supplementation on the deficiency of vitamin complexes, iron, omega-3-fatty acids, and lycopene in relation to increased morbidity in women after menopause.

Unlabelled: A balanced and healthy diet during the menopausal transition and after menopause is crucial for women to reduce the risk for morbidities and chronic diseases due to deficiency of essential nutrients.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of studies that analyzed the impact of vitamin and nutrient deficiencies in postmenopausal women in relation to increased morbidities and chronic conditions.

Methods: Observational studies were searched in the databases PubMed, UpToDate, and Google Scholar.

Recommendation and intake of dietary supplements periconceptional and during pregnancy: results of a nationwide survey of gynaecologists.

Background: Micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy is a controversial issue. For some micronutrients, for example folic acid or iodine, the evidence regarding supplementation is clear, whereas for others, such as zinc or vitamin E, it is not. Studies show that a large number of pregnant women have deficient levels of folic acid and iodine.