In case you missed it: Jan. 10 to Jan. 14
Here's what you missed this week from Contemporary OB/GYN®
Provider bias in contraceptive counseling
Often based on racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and age-based assumptions
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Mirvie RNA test aims to predict pregnancy complications
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Teens in the US lacking quality sex education
Many adolescents across the United States lack quality sex education, a trend that has worsened in recent years. Moreover, national statistics mask significant inequities in the receipt of formal sex education by gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and the location of instruction, according to a study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Female contraception policies at US prisons and jails
Half of prisons and over 80% of jails in the United States allowed postpartum permanent contraception, according to a study in the journal Contraception.
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Study shows a healthy prenatal diet could be upstream obesity prevention strategy
December 26th 2024"Our findings support the recommendation of a healthy diet based on the current guidelines (as measured by the HEI) during pregnancy, since it may reduce patterns of infant growth outside reference ranges."
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Midlife sexual health boosts for nonheterosexual women reported
December 23rd 2024A recent study highlights improved sexual function and reduced distress among nonheterosexual women during menopause compared to their heterosexual counterparts, shedding light on how sexual identity impacts well-being.
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