Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

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.

A recent study highlights the potential of over-the-counter progestin-only pills to enhance reproductive health care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals.

A recent study found that topical sildenafil cream improves sexual arousal outcomes in women with female sexual arousal disorder, offering a potential new treatment option.

A recent study found that women with human papillomavirus -16 undergoing surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 are at the highest risk of progression to more severe cervical lesions.

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 finds that lateral episiotomy is a safe and effective procedure for reducing obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women, highlighting its potential benefits during instrumental births.

A recent study found that maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with reduced white matter and other brain volumes in newborns, highlighting potential long-term impacts on child development.

A recent found that postpartum depression rates do not differ among women treated with intravenous ferric carboxymaltose, intravenous ferric derisomaltose, or oral ferrous sulphate for postpartum anemia.

A recent highlights elevated morbidity and mortality risks in premenopausal women underusing estrogen therapy after oophorectomy, underscoring the critical need for hormone therapy to mitigate adverse health outcomes.

A recent study reveals that daily d-mannose supplementation does not reduce the incidence of recurrent urinary tract infections in women.

A study revealed that women with endometriosis are significantly more likely to develop mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

A recent analysis found decreased incidence and symptom frequency of childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder following multiple therapies, ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to music therapy.

A recent found that interpregnancy intervals shorter than 18 months or at least 36 months following a healthy live birth are associated with a higher risk of subsequent spontaneous abortion.

Pregnant workers exposed to heavy lifting and postural load face higher risks of pelvic girdle pain and employment cessation, as per a recent study.

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 quality improvement program aimed at optimizing postpartum care resulted in increased and earlier readmissions for preeclampsia, suggesting a need for further research into its efficacy.

In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge by antiabortion doctors, maintaining nationwide access to mifepristone for medication abortions and reversing a lower court's decision to restrict the pill's availability.

Recent changes in Medicaid billing policies allowing separate reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives have increased their use immediately postpartum, based on data from a recent study.

A recent study reveals that non-Hispanic White women living in deprived neighborhoods face higher breast cancer mortality, highlighting the impact of social determinants on health outcomes.

The ACCESS Consensus Group's new guidelines aim to enhance cervical cancer screening and reduce mortality rates in high-income countries, emphasizing the urgent need for increased participation and innovative approaches such as self-sampling.

A recent study found wide disparities in iron deficiency rates among women, influenced by different diagnostic definitions, regardless of race, ethnicity, pregnancy, or age.