Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A recent study reveals that despite health care visits, parents' knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination remain unchanged, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to boost vaccine uptake.

In a recent study, patients who were treated for heavy menstrual bleeding with the levonorgestrel intrauterine system had similar changes in bleeding-related quality of life as those using combined oral contraceptives for treatment.

A recent study unveils the diagnostic potential of the Convergences pelvic pain (PP) score for identifying central sensitization in women with chronic pelvic pain.

A recent study in JAMA Network Open investigates the impact of extrauterine placental perfusion versus delayed cord clamping on hematocrit levels in newborns, shedding light on potential alternatives for optimizing infant outcomes during birth.

In a recent study, rates of urinary and anal incontinence were similar among patients receiving instructions for moderate vs intensive pushing for the active phase of second stage labor.

A recent review evaluating early-onset hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndrome found signs and symptoms similar to those observed later in gestation.

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.

In a recent study, models for embryo evaluation using artificial intelligence had strong accuracy.

A recent commentary provided an overview on how inequities should be addressed in obstetrics and gynecology.

In a recent study, patients receiving Sildenafil Cream for female sexual arousal disorder reported improvements in arousal dysfunction.

In a recent study, women with an interpregnancy interval under 3 months, more often had worse pregnancy outcomes compared to those with an interval of 3 to under 6 months or of 6 to 12 months.

In a recent study, no significant differences were observed in menstrual cycle health and behaviors based on how an individual tracked their cycles.

In a recent study, physical abnormalities were seen among children born from pregnancies complicated by fentanyl.

In a recent story, a completed abortion was reported in 98.6% of patients taking a misoprostol alone regimen.

In a recent study, participants at different levels of socioeconomic disadvantage had varying associations between maternal cortisol production and fetal amygdala development.

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.

In a recent study, vaginal laxity symptoms were significantly improved in patients receiving electroporation therapy vs placebo.

Women of reproductive age often use combined hormonal contraceptives, which are available orally, as a vaginal ring, or as a transdermal patch. However, CHCs are associated with increased risks of venous thromboembolism and myocardial infarction (MI).

In a recent study, pregnant women in South Korea were not at an increased risk of early abortive outcomes from COVID-19 vaccination and had increased protection against COVID-19.

In a recent study, therapeutic touch and music independently improved sleep quality in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

In a recent study, venous thromboembolism risk among oral contraceptive users was accurately measured by genetic variants.

In a recent study, an association was found between reactive oxygen species and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

In a recent study, patients with a higher maternal comorbidity score were at an increased risk of cesarean delivery.

In a recent study, opioid prescriptions were decreased among patients receiving a noninvasive bioelectronic treatment after cesarean delivery.

The annual percentage changes of cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachian Kentucky from 2009 to 2019 were 2.9% and 4.5% respectively.

A recent review evaluated the potential of in vivo and in vitro methods for treating vulvovaginal candidiasis.

In a recent study, visual biofeedback of the introitus during pushing was more well-received by patients than viewing of the maternal face.

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.

In a recent study, placenta accreta spectrum was accurately predicted through transvaginal ultrasound examination methods.

In a recent study, personal preference was the most common reason for people who gave birth not to use prenatal telehealth care.