Ben Schwartz

A peak in hot fl ash reports was observed in July, while January had a trough in hot fl ash reports.

Candida albicans is the most common etiology for VCC and this study looked at what factors are associated with its molecular detection.

Currently, 38 states and the District of Columbia have enacted dense breast notification (DBN) laws mandating that mammogram results include language informing women of risks related to dense breasts.

New research indicates that women may be able to reduce menopausal symptoms by increasing their intake of fruits and vegetables (FV).

More than 100 million women worldwide use IUDs as contraception so these findings could have global implications.

A review published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine illustrates key strategies to implement in obstetric units to streamline care and reduce infection.

A study published in The Lancet explored which and to what degree prenatal and perinatal factors are associated with later onset of psychosis.

New research indicates that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and current mood may contribute to cognitive distress and poor executive function following risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO).

New research from Pediatrics suggests that nativity and country of education are predictors of breastfeeding and should be assessed in postpartum settings to encourage breastfeeding support.

As the world struggles to contain the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, important misconceptions among the general public in the United States and UK abound.

A new research letter published in JAMA Network suggests that vertical transmission from mother to child may be possible while in utero.

Some women proactively choose bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) to minimize cancer risk, but new research indicates that for some women, the procedure may be doing more harm than good.

New research indicates that risk of high-grade cervical neoplasms is lower with copper (Cu) intrauterine devices (IUDs) than with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS).

The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) has joined several other ob/gyn organizations to endorse the US Surgeon General's recommendation to suspend elective surgeries amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

As the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to escalate, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) has released guidance on the maternal, fetal and neonatal implications of the disease.

Women with depression are more than three times more likely to use cannabis while pregnant, according to a recent study from Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

New research indicates that unintended pregnancy is much more likely in women with than without disabilities

New research indicates that women may be able to reduce menopausal symptoms by increasing their intake of fruits and vegetables (FV).

New research from Springer Nature indicates that late prenatal alcohol exposure prevalence is much higher than previous studies had shown for babies from West Virginia.

According to a recent study, young women have very high rates of sexually related personal distress, and a concerning number of women admit poor sexual self-image.

New findings from the Journal of the American Heart Association indicate that domestic abuse (DA) against women can increase mortality from all causes by 40% when compared to rates in the general population.

New research from BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health indicates that a high number of lifetime sexual partners may be associated with adverse health outcomes.

Women who have poor sleep quality are also eating more food and have lower-quality diets – all of which are factors that increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with lumbar disc degeneration and low back pain among postmenopausal women, according to research from Menopause.

Changes in obstetric practice over the past 20 years may have led to declining birth weights, according to new research from Demography.

An analysis of Twitter postings shows that celebrity disclosures help drive discussions about pregnancy complications on social media.

New research from the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that these laws are not associated with an increased understanding of the clinical implications of breast density.

From disability and miscarriage risk to diets during pregnancy, these are Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for five of the most noteworthy obstetric studies that were published in December 2019.

Research from Obstetrics & Gynecology aimed to better characterize stillbirth related to infection using clinical, histologic, and microbiologic data.