In a recent study, women overdue for cervical cancer and colorectal cancer screening were more likely to receive coverage when offered during their breast cancer screening visit.

In a recent study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Sildenafil Cream, 3.6% was indicated as safe and well-tolerated for use against female sexual arousal disorder in healthy premenopausal women.

A CDC report shows varying HPV vaccination rates in US-affiliated Pacific Islands, with only some regions on track to meet the 2030 WHO goal.

A significant connection has been identified between severe menopause symptoms and cognitive impairment in postmenopausal women, according to findings from a study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

The investigational drug could prevent the rare fetal disease HDFN (hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn) by stopping harmful antibodies from transferring through the placenta during pregnancy.

Expert discussion of several topics including diagnosis, clinical management in older adults, multidrug resistance, and long-acting injectables and PrEP.

A Stanford Medicine study finds kangaroo care boosts brain development in premature infants, showing even brief skin-to-skin contact leads to better cognitive outcomes at 1 year.

The USPSTF found insufficient evidence to assess benefits and harms of screening for iron deficiency and anemia or routine supplementation in pregnancy.

Findings show that that feeding mode is by far the most defining factor for microbial composition," wrote the study authors.

A JAMA Pediatrics study found 37% of adolescents with gender dysphoria began hormone therapy within 2 years, highlighting barriers and inequities in care.

A retrospective analysis of postpartum hemorrhage cases shows the noninvasive procedure may be a simplistic and highly effective mean to reduce bleeding.

The over-the-counter, at-home test provides blood results in 15 minutes that could help result in sooner syphilis diagnoses.

A case series study shows women with absolute uterine-factor infertility who achieve a successful graft survival from uterus transplants may have greater conception success.

Adherence to guideline-based laboratory testing and treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in pregnant women has been found to be suboptimal in the United States, indicating the potential for negative effects on newborn and maternal health.

The study, which focused on a cohort of pregnant women in Puerto Rico, suggested that phenols and parabens—chemicals commonly found in various consumer products—could significantly increase the risk of hypertension.

In a recent study, the accuracy of an artificial intelligence tool operated by novice users with no prior ultrasonography training for estimating gestational age was similar to that of expert sonographers conducting standard biometry.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to retain mifepristone access in June 2024, health care providers have spoken out about the need to fight for reproductive health care protections on a national and local level.

In a recent study, older women with type 2 diabetes had a higher bone mineral density but reduced physical function, linking the reduction in physical function to increased fracture risk in this population.

A recent study found that women with a shorter reproductive lifespan had increased odds of multimorbidity compared to those with a longer reproductive lifespan, indicating a need to assess reproductive factors to determine high-risk patients.

A recent study found that 37% of women do not recognize postmenopausal bleeding as an early symptom of endometrial cancer, indicating a lack of knowledge among patients and providers.

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Learn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.

A recent study reported an increase in cervical cancer screening rates among people living with HIV when offering a directed initiative alongside standard care, from 54% to 75%.

A study presented at the Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024 Annual Meeting found an increase of 4 days between diagnosis and treatment among pregnant patients with congenital syphilis vs those without congenital syphilis.