Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

HPV vaccination coverage in Japan remains critically low despite the resumption of proactive recommendations by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, highlighting the need for stronger cervical cancer control measures.

A recent study found that hormone therapy use in breast cancer patients aged 65 years and older is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias.

A recent study reveals that maternal body mass index during pregnancy is associated with children's mid-childhood educational attainment, whereas maternal glucose status shows no significant impact.

A recent study reveals that nulliparous women have a higher incidence of postpartum hemorrhage compared to multiparous women, highlighting the need for targeted prediction models and early intervention strategies.

A recent study highlights the association between diabetes and complications from urogynecologic mesh implants, emphasizing the need for further research on glycemic control in affected patients.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A recent study introduced a stratification tool to identify patients at higher risk for blood transfusion after laparoscopic myomectomy, highlighting key preoperative and intraoperative risk factors.

A recent study found that while vaginal micronized progesterone 200 mg twice daily does not prevent spontaneous preterm delivery after arrested preterm labor, it may benefit twin pregnancies.

A recent study highlights a significant increase in preterm delivery risk among patients using assisted reproductive technology who experience placental abruption.

A new study reveals that the mode of delivery, whether vaginal or cesarean, does not affect long-term sexual life satisfaction.

A recent study found that urinary incontinence does not impact cognitive performance in individuals aged under 70 years old.

A recent study highlights that pelvic floor muscle training can enhance sexual function in women, with significant improvements in arousal, lubrication, and orgasm.

Incorporating multiple clinically relevant parameters significantly reduces prediction errors in cervical dilation models compared to time-based models alone, as demonstrated in a recent study.

Effective management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy involves comprehensive preconception counseling and meticulous perinatal planning, as highlighted in a recent study.

A systematic review highlights the need for more research on the efficacy of intravenous iron versus red blood cell transfusion for treating severe postpartum anemia.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

The statewide standing order policy in Massachusetts significantly increased emergency contraceptive fills at pharmacies, with a notable shift from levonorgestrel to ulipristal, according to a recent study.

A recent study reveals that medication abortions via telehealth with mailed medications are as effective and safe as traditional in-person care, offering a viable alternative for abortion services.

In an interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Bianca Hall, DO, MSCR, discusses the Supreme Court’s decision affirming mifepristone's safety and accessibility, emphasizing its role in providing comprehensive abortion care.

Serac Healthcare’s 99mTc-maraciclatide, a new radio-labelled tracer, gains FDA Fast Track Designation for its potential to improve non-invasive diagnosis of superficial peritoneal endometriosis in patients aged 16 and older.

A recent study reports increased use of nicotine replacement therapy over varenicline and bupropion among pregnant smokers, highlighting a need for more safety data.

Inequities in maternal health, changes in maternal mortality tracking, and how methods from the CDC can lead to overestimations of maternal death.

A recent study reveals that expanding pregnancy prevention services in emergency department care may address the high incidence of unintended pregnancies.

A recent study reveals a significant increase in infant and neonatal mortality rates in Texas following the 2021 early-pregnancy abortion ban.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A recent study found that women with multiple children and a history of cesarean deliveries face lower fecundability and higher infertility risks compared to those with vaginal deliveries.

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 found that starting contraceptives on the same day of consultation poses a low pregnancy risk, offering a viable option to reduce unintended pregnancies.