Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

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

A review found that indocyanine green performs similarly to technetium-99m and blue dye in identifying vulvar cancer.

A study found greater consumption of ultra-processed foods significantly increases the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer precursors.

A study found non-Hispanic Black women face higher odds of hypertension and metabolic risk, while obesity raises cardiovascular risk in women with PCOS.

A study found self-guided hypnosis delivers greater reductions in hot flash frequency and interference than a sham control.

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

Researchers have observed a significant rise in tubal ligation rates following the June 2022 Dobbs decision.

New data show that any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy significantly increases a mother’s risk cardiovascular events.

A study found increased odds of pregnancy-related homicide in states with increased rates of firearm ownership.

A study found that general anesthesia during c-section is both safe and effective, challenging long-held concerns about newborn health.

A review found no causal link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and offspring neurodevelopmental disorders.

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

Survey reveals nearly 40% of women feel misdiagnosed during perimenopause, highlighting critical gaps in women's health care and treatment approaches.

A study found that women with endometriosis exhibit reduced blood pressure responses to stress.

A study found widespread disparities in contraceptive access, adverse effect burdens, and limited male-focused options.

Evidence shows that women experience lower referral, enrollment, and completion rates in cardiac rehabilitation programs vs men.

An international panel of women’s mental health specialists urges the DSM to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct condition.

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

New research shows that antimüllerian hormone levels may help clinicians better estimate fertility preservation and future pregnancy outcomes in women with cancer.

New research shows an increase in neurodevelopmental disorder risk among children exposed to maternal COVID-19 infection in utero.

A new study finds that laws penalizing substance use during pregnancy may discourage pregnant people from seeking medical care.

A study found mothers with preterm hypertensive disorders of pregnancy had the highest cardiovascular disease mortality risk with larger infants.

A study found that 5 major adverse pregnancy outcomes were linked to increased long-term atrial fibrillation risk.

Researchers found that raising screening rates in federally qualified health centers to national goals could prevent thousands of cancers.

The FDA’s investigational device exemption approval allows FemBloc to enter the final phase of its pivotal trial.

A study found that administering prophylactic antibiotics shortly after a second degree tear lowers the risk of wound complications.

A new study has identified 4 subgroups of polycystic ovary syndrome with unique hormonal and metabolic profiles.

The FDA has approved injectable fosfomycin for adults with complicated urinary tract infections, offering a new treatment option against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

A review identified anxiety, depression, hypertension, OCD, and hemorrhage as the most frequent complications within the first year postpartum.

A study found that taking as few as 4000 steps per day on just 1 to 2 days each week significantly reduces mortality in women aged 62 years and older.