Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A new abortion ban is set to hit the southern states, this time in Florida, with Florida Governor Robert Desantis signing a 6-week abortion ban into law. Florida is now 1 of 12 US states with approved bans on abortions after 6 weeks.

In a recent study, doxycycline use reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections among transgender women and men who have sex with men.

In a recent study, timed birth was indicated to reduce the risk of preeclampsia by over half.

In a recent study, investigators found changes in fertility rates during the COVID-19 pandemic varied, with differences in states’ political leanings and social distancing efforts linked to this variety in impact.

The American Heart association has released a statement highlighting the need to include nonbiological factors and social determinants of health in assessments for cardiovascular disease risk.

In a recent study, women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy and postpartum periods experienced greater rates of mortality than those diagnosed outside of pregnancy.

In a recent study, routine facility-based third-trimester ultrasounds and point-of-care ultrasounds were both effective in reducing the rate of undiagnosed term breech presentations.

In a recent study, outcomes on the human oocyte and early embryo development did not differ between patients infected and not infected with COVID-19.

In a recent study, women who received risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy when premenopausal more often experienced discomfort during sexual activity and vaginal dryness than those receiving it when postmenopausal.

In a recent study, the number of postpartum opioid prescriptions increased at a greater rate than forecasted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a recent study, children of women in an IR-hyperglycemic group were 5 times more likely to develop childhood obesity than those from a control group.

The World Health Organization has released estimates showing about 1 in 6 adults worldwide are affected by infertility.

In a recent study, vaccination administered during pregnancy was effective against severe lower respiratory tract illness associated with respiratory syncytial virus in infants.

A new Philadelphia initiative was developed to lower cases of severe childbirth complications.

In a recent study, ChatGPT provided accurate and consistent answers to 22 out of 25 questions on breast cancer screening.

In a recent study, patients with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were at greater risk of developing any stroke, ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke later in life.

In a recent study, a panel of experts came to a consensus on the definition of cesarean scar disorder, along with symptoms and criteria of the condition.

Patricia Hunt, BS, MS, PhD, discusses how prenatal development is impacted by parental age, along with the significance of researching this association.

In a recent study, decreasing rates of cesarean delivery were found among low-risk patients during the latter years of a 2000 to 2019 study period.

In a recent study, states enacting a 20-week abortion ban from 2011 to 2018 had increased rates of neonatal Down Syndrome diagnoses.

Investigators performed an economic evaluation of the HOME trial, which found increased rates of screening when human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits were mailed to participants, and found this process was cost-effective compared to usual care.

In a recent study, restricted access to abortion and increased travel time to the nearest abortion clinic were associated with increased mental distress in women aged 18 to 44 years.

Multiple studies have indicated a greater risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality when births occur in out-of-hospital settings.

In a recent study, women who underwent medically-assisted reproduction were more likely to experience negative psychiatric effects because of remaining childless after treatment.

Becton, Dickinson and Company has announced its BD Vaginal Panel received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.

In a recent study, Black and Hispanic patients were more likely to experience postpartum emergency department care.

In a recent study, female offspring of mothers with a positive COVID-19 test during pregnancy were at a decreased risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders compared to male offspring.

In a recent study, the risk of developing breast cancer was greater in women with current or recent use of progestogen-only contraceptives.

The 2012 Management of Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients in Non-Critical Care Settings: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline was recently reviewed by a panel of clinician experts for use in adults hospitalized with hyperglycemia.

In a recent study, women with symptomatic uterine fibroids saw reduced symptom burden and improved quality of life after 24 weeks of treatment through relugolix combination therapy.