Anietie Aliu, PhD, discusses how to improve breast cancer screening disparities
March 3rd 2025A review of studies reveals that Black women face unique cultural, emotional, and health care-related barriers to breast cancer screening, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and inclusive research.
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No link found between hormonal contraception and clitoral adhesion severity
February 28th 2025A recent study presented at the ISSWSH 2025 Annual Meeting found no significant association between hormonal contraceptive use and the severity of clitoral adhesions, though researchers emphasize the need for further investigation.
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Adiponectin found a key biomarker for cardiometabolic risk in postmenopausal women
February 27th 2025A new study highlights adiponectin’s strong links to obesity and metabolic health markers, suggesting its potential as an effective tool for predicting and managing cardiometabolic risk in perimenopausal women.
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Prophylactic methylergonovine reduces blood loss in twin cesarean delivery
February 24th 2025A recent study found that administering prophylactic intramuscular methylergonovine after umbilical cord clamping significantly reduces intraoperative blood loss and hemoglobin drop in twin cesarean deliveries.
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Metformin use in pregnancy not found to impact breastfeeding success
February 24th 2025A recent study shows that metformin does not influence breastfeeding rates in patients with type 2 or early diabetes, highlighting the need for other strategies to support breastfeeding success in this population.
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Dr. Somi Javaid provides advice for sexual health care
February 20th 2025Somi Javaid, MD, FACOG, urges clinicians to prioritize sexual health care through specialized training or referrals, highlighting the importance of patient empowerment and emerging treatments such as testosterone therapy and pelvic floor health tools.
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Socioeconomic disadvantage in pregnancy linked to postpartum CVD risk
February 19th 2025A new study highlights how neighborhood-level socioeconomic deprivation in early pregnancy significantly raises the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease in postpartum women, emphasizing the role of social determinants in maternal health.
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Regulatory T cell alterations in early pregnancy linked to spontaneous preterm labor
February 18th 2025A recent study reveals that specific Treg subpopulation changes in the first trimester may contribute to spontaneous preterm labor, shedding light on the role of immune regulation in pregnancy outcomes.
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Maternal hypertension and diabetes linked to worse offspring cardiovascular health
February 17th 2025A new study finds that children born to mothers with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy or gestational diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular health issues by ages 10 to 14 years.
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Late third-trimester ultrasound accurately predicts large for gestational age births
February 17th 2025A new study confirms that estimating fetal weight with ultrasound between 35 to 38 weeks’ gestation strongly predicts large for gestational age births, helping guide clinical management decisions.
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