New expert guidelines emphasize trauma-informed care and nonpharmacological techniques to reduce pain and improve patient experience during intrauterine device insertion.

The Teal Wand offers FDA-approved, accurate at-home cervical cancer screening for women aged 25 to 65 years, aiming to improve access and comfort while boosting screening rates.

A new study finds that higher physical activity levels in late pregnancy are linked to earlier labor onset and increased chances of vaginal delivery.

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Research highlights buprenorphine’s effectiveness and safety in improving outcomes for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder, urging updates to medical guidelines.

A new study finds that temporarily stopping tamoxifen to achieve pregnancy does not increase short-term breast cancer recurrence in premenopausal women.

A new study reveals significantly increased abortion use among bisexual, lesbian, and mostly heterosexual individuals, underscoring gaps in reproductive health access.

New research shows that girls who eat healthier during childhood may start their periods later, potentially lowering their risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and breast cancer.

A new study reveals significantly increased emergency department visit rates in the first year of life for infants born to women with physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities.

Devon Ramaeker, MD, dives into the expansion of prenatal genetic testing, improvements in early diagnosis of anomalies, and patient education.

A new study finds no significant difference in symptom improvement between onabotulinumtoxinA injections and midurethral sling surgery for women with mixed urinary incontinence.

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A new study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital reveals that preterm infants exposed to maternal hypertension face higher risks of brain abnormalities and delayed cognitive development.

A new study reveals that the severity and triggers of menstrual symptoms vary significantly between active women and those with no regular exercise routine.

A new study reveals that virtual pelvic floor therapy is just as effective as in-person treatment for postpartum women with stress urinary incontinence.

A new study suggests long-term use of estrogen-based hormone therapy may offer cardiovascular benefits for postmenopausal women.

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A new survey of over 1000 US women highlights widespread misconceptions about perimenopause, hormone therapy, and the importance of lifestyle changes during the menopause transition.

According to Joy Windley, CLC, delayed follow-ups, lack of accessible resources, and limited support systems are leaving postpartum women vulnerable to serious health and emotional challenges.

New research reveals that maintaining healthy blood iron levels may improve cognitive performance and reduce brain fog in women during the menopausal transition.

A new study reveals the pandemic significantly worsened maternal death rates across all racial groups.

The BRITE-MOM study at UCSF uses wearable ECGs to detect arrhythmias in pregnant women, aiming to improve early diagnosis and maternal cardiac outcomes.

A large cohort study shows that buprenorphine treatment during pregnancy significantly lowers the risk of preterm birth, severe maternal morbidity, and neonatal complications in women with opioid use disorder.

New research links combined oral contraceptives to changes in the gut microbiome that may contribute to mood disorders.

New guidelines on GSM recommends symptom-based diagnosis, shared decision-making, and local estrogen as first-line therapy to improve quality of life.