2019 was a banner year in terms of women’s health. There

were many advancements made in medications, diagnostic breast imaging, and morethat Dr. Hirsch discusses in this uplifting episode. In more detail, Dr. Hirsch’stop ten advancements in women’s health are:

1. Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists. A new
   non-hormonal medication that is being studied to treat menopausal hot flashes.
2. Bremelanotide. A new as needed injectable
   medication used for low libido in women.
3. The year long birth control vaginal ring. M
4. Brexanolone injection for severe post-partum
   depression.
5. The position statement on topical testosterone
   when used for women with low libido that is distressing.
6. Flibanserine, a medication used for low libido
   in women had a no-alcohol ban lifted, and becomes more cost effective.
7. New advancements in breast imaging to detect
   breast cancer, and non-hormonal medications are being studied for their use in
   breast cancer.
8. For women with migraines, many new medications
   became available, most in the mono-clonal antibody class.
9. Hormone replacement therapy is studies for preventative
   measures in Alzheimer’s disease.
10. Precision medicine takes center stage.