From the eradication of smallpox to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines have revolutionized health care, but rising vaccine hesitancy now threatens progress, especially among pregnant women.

In a recent study, patients with shunt complications rarely had poor obstetric outcomes, and no cases of shunt malfunction were reported.

Research reveals that over a third of adolescents in pediatric emergency departments struggle with access to menstrual products, highlighting the need for improved public health measures.

In a recent study, a decrease in opioid dispensing was observed among youths undergoing surgical procedures, but rates remained high enough to warrant additional action.

In a recent study, patients undergoing music therapy reported better pain and stress scores, as well as improved pulse rates.

A recent study highlights that patients with endometriosis undergoing laparoscopic surgery use more opioids postoperatively, suggesting the need for tailored pain management.

The New Drug Application (NDA) acceptance is supported by positive data from 3 clinical trials (OASIS 1, 2, and 3).

Despite an increase in mifepristone use to manage early pregnancy loss over time, rates remain low, preventing patients from receiving proven benefits.

In a recent study, multiple reproductive health factors were linked to breast cancer incidence among women in the Caribbean.

In a recent study, similar rates of adverse psychiatric-related outcomes were reported among patients with discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors vs those without discontinuation.

In a recent study, postmenopausal women in lower Tertiles of Estradiol concentration experienced an increased prevalence of abdominal aortic calcification.

In a recent study, approximately half of infective endocarditis cases were women who inject drugs, despite only one-third of people who inject drugs being women.

In a recent study, cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity was significantly more common in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy vs those without.

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In a recent pilot trial, endometriosis-related visual-analog scale and quality-of-life scores were improved during anakinra treatment cycles vs placebo cycles.

In a recent meta-analysis, the prevalence of human papillomavirus, especially types 16 and 18, were significantly increased among patients with ovarian cancer vs controls.

A recent study suggests that postoperative endometriosis patients experience improved quality of life through hormone therapies guided by optimizing treatment based on individual hormonal receptor profiles.

In a recent study, only 22.7% of women had menopause symptoms documented in their electronic health record, highlighting low rates of diagnosis and treatment.

In a recent study, patients with early puberty had increased rates of diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic conditions, as well as increased mental health risks.

While rates of exclusive breastfeeding have slightly increased between 2016 and 2022, they remain under the Healthy People 2030 goal.

In a recent study, higher preterm birth rates were reported among Alaska Native, Black, and Pacific Islander patients with public insurance.

Respondents of a survey conducted by Contemporary OB/GYN shared their practices for RSV counseling and their thoughts on how awareness may be improved.

A recent study reveals that localized estrogen treatment significantly improves vaginal atrophy and vaginitis symptoms in postmenopausal women, offering new insights into tailored hormone therapies.

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In a recent study, women with gestational diabetes mellitus were often older, had a higher body mass index, and more often experienced adverse pregnancy outcomes.