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A study published in the Journal of Ovarian Research examines factors that may cause endometriosis to progress to ovarian cancer.

Hospitals and skilled nursing facilities with COVID-19 patients will see another round of inspections to examine precautions against the disease for health care employees.

Substance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers. In this article, experts discuss a case of addiction in pregnancy, analyzing the patient's medical history and psychosocial state.

The disparity almost the same as 4 years ago.

A recent interview with ob-gyn Matthew T. Siedhoff, MD, shed light on some of the unique challenges physicians face that contribute to burnout, like long hours and the pressure of perfection. Here are some of Siedhoff's go-to resources to stave off everyday stress.

Study shows that people who live in communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have higher rates of heart disease and mental health problems.

Burnout is uniquely pervasive in medicine, regardless of specialty, making physicians more susceptible than the average person. Matthew T. Siedhoff, MD, MSCR, discusses warning signs to watch for and shares his habit-hacking tips to refocus your routines and bring wellness back into your life.

March is Women’s History Month the perfect time to recognize the contributions women have made to medicine. Today, we recognize 5 women throughout history that propelled the fields of obstetrics and gynecology.

The study shows mental health conditions are also associated with smoking.

An analysis of data from more than 100k pregnant women suggests a history of spontaneous abortion was associated with an 18% increase in risk of subsequent gestational diabetes, with a history of multiple spontaneous abortions associated with an even greater risk.

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The incidences of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are especially high in young women, and women with a limited education and low-family income, according to a nationwide cohort study in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases.

A cohort study examines the potential obstetrical outcomes associated with fertility-assisted pregnancies.

Some of the essential characteristics of being a good communicator are to be concise, specific, pleasant, approachable, and most of all, to be a good listener.

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Experts take a look at 2 cases to understand abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents and provide a useful screening tool.

Torsion of adnexal structures can occur in pregnant women, women post-hysterectomy, and postmenopausal women.

A report provides information on how gender-affirming care such as the use of puberty blockers can positively impact the mental health of transgender and nonbinary teenagers and young adults.

Looking for a career in urogynecology? Check out the American Urogynecologic Society's career center for recent job listings.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Jessica Shim, MD, an attending at in the Division of Gynecology, Department of Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital; Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss Myfembree (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets; Myovant Sciences, Pfizer) and its possible approval in May 2022.

The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) published an executive summary on the pelvic floor and associated musculoskeletal system assessment.

National awareness months and days span a variety of topics, from celebrated foods (think National Ice Cream Day, National Bagel Day, National Pizza Day) to businesses (free Slurpee at 7-Eleven) to our terrain: health issues. March alone is a national health awareness month for over 10 conditions, one of which is endometriosis.

Among other things, March is Women’s History Month, giving us an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions women have made to society at large while enhancing their own lives.

More than half of postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss, according to a cross-sectional study in the journal Menopause.