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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.

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.

Pregnant workers exposed to heavy lifting and postural load face higher risks of pelvic girdle pain and employment cessation, as per a recent study.

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A quality improvement program aimed at optimizing postpartum care resulted in increased and earlier readmissions for preeclampsia, suggesting a need for further research into its efficacy.

In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge by antiabortion doctors, maintaining nationwide access to mifepristone for medication abortions and reversing a lower court's decision to restrict the pill's availability.

Recent changes in Medicaid billing policies allowing separate reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives have increased their use immediately postpartum, based on data from a recent study.

A recent study reveals that non-Hispanic White women living in deprived neighborhoods face higher breast cancer mortality, highlighting the impact of social determinants on health outcomes.

The ACCESS Consensus Group's new guidelines aim to enhance cervical cancer screening and reduce mortality rates in high-income countries, emphasizing the urgent need for increased participation and innovative approaches such as self-sampling.

Abbott's Lingo and Libre Rio CGM devices, designed for general health and Type 2 diabetes management respectively, receive FDA approval, offering advanced metabolic health tracking for US consumers.

A recent study found wide disparities in iron deficiency rates among women, influenced by different diagnostic definitions, regardless of race, ethnicity, pregnancy, or age.

A recent study reveals that female Medicare beneficiaries face a significant increase in mortality disparity compared to male beneficiaries, particularly at lower-quality hospitals, underscoring the need for equitable access to high-quality care.