Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

In a recent review, a lack of education on female sexual medicine was found across medical institutions.

Recent research indicated living in an area with high particulate matter pollution levels of 2.5 microns in diameter or smaller is associated with increased breast cancer incidence.

In a recent study, increased health risks were seen in women who received premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy when under the age of 46 years.

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.

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, Katherine Bianco, MD, director of the Maternal Congenital Heart Program, Standford Medicine Children's Health, discusses how a diverse health care population can improve patient outcomes.

Amy Taneja, MD, discusses the results of the RUBY study, which evaluated the efficacy of the JADA device in women with postpartum bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.

In a recent study, increased rates of precocious puberty were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to prior years.

In a recent study, high rates of reinfection were seen among patients who tested positive for Trichomonas vaginalis.

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, increased rates of risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy guideline adherence was observed in gynecologic oncologists compared to general gynecologists.

In a recent study, similar histological features were seen in patients after CO2 laser treatment vs sham treatment.

In a recent study, improvements in symptom severity and quality of life scores at years 1, 2, and 3 were seen in patients receiving hysterectomy, myomectomy, or uterine artery embolization.

In a recent article, authors discussed approaches obstetricians and gynecologists should take in hernia repair based on a patient’s risk status.

In a recent study, reduced rates of iron anemia were found among patients who received iron supplementation during prenatal visits.

In a recent study, patients unable to reach clinics for abortion services were able to receive the necessary care through telehealth medication abortion services.

In a recent study, efficacy and acceptability was found in patients with a favorable cervix who received an extended balloon labor induction.

The effects of GARDASIL 9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) in patients aged 9 to 15 years has indicated efficacy, according to a recent long-term follow-up study.

In a recent study, effective contraceptive use was decreased among women enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare compared to Medicaid only.

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, stroke was more common among women within 12 months after delivery if infertility treatment was administered.

In a recent study, gestational diabetes outcomes were similar between individuals receiving group prenatal care and those receiving individual prenatal care.

In a recent study, increased rates of gestational weight gain were observed during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a recent study, adverse maternal and child outcomes associated with maternal postnatal depression were reduced by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use.

In a recent study, patients were more likely to receive contraceptive counseling following a telephone-based intervention documented in electronic medical records.

In a recent study, nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with hypericin and dispersed in hydrogels were effective at managing candida albicans.

In a recent study, mental health disorders were associated with increased risks of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among women who were pregnant or up to 1 year postpartum.

The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Calculator will be available as a standalone tool and as a part of the VBAC counseling plans and Scheduling for Repeat Cesarean plans.

In a recent study, the most effective model for predicting postpartum hemorrhage in patients with pernicious placenta previa used a logical least absolute shrinkage and selection operator adopting risk factors of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.

In a recent study, infants born to mothers with excessive gestational weight gain at gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis had increased risks of large for gestational age and macrosomia.

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.