Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

In a recent study, no severe adverse events were reported in women with vulvovaginal atrophy who were treated with a vaginal tamoxifen capsule.

In a recent study, bonding scores did not change among infants receiving music therapy compared to those receiving standard care.

In a recent study, impacts on birth weight and gestational age were linked to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances only for mothers in the lowest percentile range.

In a recent commentary, the NIH and FDA are urging leaders to increase research on drug-detection tools such as fentanyl test strips, along with removing barriers to access.

The Nella Single-Use Vaginal Speculum is now available for use in gynecologic exams.

In a recent study, parental socioeconomic status and infant gestational age at birth both impacted neonatal brain structure.

In a recent study, patient-reported outcomes were more effective for measuring aesthetic outcomes than expert panels or computerized software in patients with breast cancer.

In a recent article, the benefits in identifying and managing adnexal masses during pregnancy from ultrasound were discussed.

In a recent review, vaginal estrogen was effective for treating urinary symptoms in postmenopausal women.

In a recent study, providers were more likely to recommend combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than estrogen-only HRT in patients with severe endometriosis because of recurrence risks from estrogen-only HRT.

In a recent study, nulliparous women with postpartum urinary incontinence recovered without intervention.

In a recent study, the risks of neonatal low birth weight and perinatal depressive symptoms were greater in women who often or always felt unsafe in their neighborhood.

In a recent study, states with more comprehensive health insurance had improved rates of postpartum attendance visits, but data on long-term health outcomes was insufficient.

The North American Menopause Society Advisory Panel has announced the release of their 2023 position statement on nonhormonal therapy for menopause.

Daré Bioscience has announced positive results from a phase 2b trial analyzing the safety and efficacy of sildenafil cream, 3.6% in women with female sexual arousal disorder.

In a recent study, transvaginal ultrasound examination was effective at predicting placenta accreta spectrum in patients with a history of cesarean delivery.

Reductions in symptom incidence and severity from uterine fibroids and endometriosis have been observed in patients receiving relugolix combination therapy.

In a recent study, increased samples of messenger RNA, microRNA, and long noncoding RNA were found in patients with preeclampsia compared to normotensive patients.

In a recent study, rates of stillbirth were higher in pregnancies with increased maternal body mass index.

A study comparing the symptoms of female sexual arousal disorder in premenopausal and postmenopausal women has been published by Daré Bioscience.

Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, Vice President of Medical Affairs for Integrated Diagnostic Solutions at BD, discusses the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and how HPV self-sampling kits may increase rates of cervical cancer screening.

A multi-targeted rapid sample processing and testing system has shown efficacy for diagnosing vulvovaginal candidiasis by detecting the presence of Candida species in women.

In a recent study, cardiovascular disease events were seen more often in women with irregular or long or short menstrual cycles.

In a recent study, increased street view-based green space, especially tree coverage, led to decreased risks of depression in post partum women, with mediation effects observed for physical activity.

In a recent study, use of β3-adrenoceptor agonists over anticholinergic prescriptions differed based on patient race.

In a recent study, midlife women with prediabetes before menopause transition were more likely to experience fractures in postmenopause.

In a recent study, pregnant people receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation experienced low mortality rates but high morbidity rates.

In a recent study, induction of labor was found safe and beneficial in pregnant women at 39 weeks of gestation, with increased risks only seen for shoulder dystocia in nulliparous women.

In a recent study, mental disorders were more commonly seen in offspring of mothers diagnosed with 1 or more autoimmune diseases before or during pregnancy.

At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Caitlin Martin, MD, discussed the concerning rise in substance use mortalities and maternal mortalities.