A recent study reveals that expanding pregnancy prevention services in emergency department care may address the high incidence of unintended pregnancies.

A recent study reveals a significant increase in infant and neonatal mortality rates in Texas following the 2021 early-pregnancy abortion ban.

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A recent study found that women with multiple children and a history of cesarean deliveries face lower fecundability and higher infertility risks compared to those with vaginal deliveries.

A recent study reveals that fertility-sparing surgery offers similar survival outcomes to standard surgery for cervical cancer patients with tumors of 4 cm or smaller, potentially expanding treatment options for younger women.

A recent study revealed a 36% increased risk of cardiovascular disease among women with perinatal depression, highlighting the need for incorporating reproductive health assessment into cardiovascular health evaluations.

A recent study revealed that the Supreme Court's Dobbs Dobbs decision is linked to reduced oral contraceptive prescriptions, highlighting the need for improved access amidst restrictive abortion policies.

A recent study from France demonstrates that incorporating hepatitis C virus screening into breast cancer programs significantly improves patient engagement and access to effective antiviral treatments among older women.

A recent study found that starting contraceptives on the same day of consultation poses a low pregnancy risk, offering a viable option to reduce unintended pregnancies.

A recent study highlights the potential of over-the-counter progestin-only pills to enhance reproductive health care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals.

Analysis of over 3100 patients shows women receive less intensive lipid-lowering therapy and are less likely to reach LDL-C targets compared to men, 5 years after acute coronary syndrome.

A recent study found that topical sildenafil cream improves sexual arousal outcomes in women with female sexual arousal disorder, offering a potential new treatment option.

A recent study found that women with human papillomavirus -16 undergoing surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 are at the highest risk of progression to more severe cervical lesions.

An analysis from Harvard shows there is no significantly increased newborn risk when continuing metformin to treat type 2 diabetes in pregnant women.

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A recent study finds that lateral episiotomy is a safe and effective procedure for reducing obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women, highlighting its potential benefits during instrumental births.

A recent study found that maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with reduced white matter and other brain volumes in newborns, highlighting potential long-term impacts on child development.

A recent found that postpartum depression rates do not differ among women treated with intravenous ferric carboxymaltose, intravenous ferric derisomaltose, or oral ferrous sulphate for postpartum anemia.

A recent highlights elevated morbidity and mortality risks in premenopausal women underusing estrogen therapy after oophorectomy, underscoring the critical need for hormone therapy to mitigate adverse health outcomes.

A recent study reveals that daily d-mannose supplementation does not reduce the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.

Despite a $350 billion market potential for menopause treatment, a disconnect persists between women and health care providers, highlighting the need for personalized, trust-building strategies.

A study revealed that women with endometriosis are significantly more likely to develop mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

A recent analysis found decreased incidence and symptom frequency of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder following multiple therapies, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to music therapy.

A new study led by Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, indicates that single-incision slings are noninferior to retropubic slings for treating stress incontinence in women undergoing vaginal prolapse repair, with slightly better patient satisfaction and fewer serious adverse events.

A recent found that interpregnancy intervals shorter than 18 months or at least 36 months following a healthy live birth are associated with a higher risk of subsequent spontaneous abortion.