Does powder increase risk of ovarian cancer?
January 21, 2020
Experience in more than a quarter million women shows no significant association between use of powder in the genital area and ovarian cancer.
Judith M. Orvos, ELS
Are US teens getting pelvic exams and Pap tests they don’t need?
January 21, 2020
Results of a nationally representative study indicate that many young women receive gynecologic exams that may be unnecessary, and not in compliance with the latest ACOG guidance.
Top 5 obstetric studies from December 2019
January 7, 2020
From disability and miscarriage risk to diets during pregnancy, these are Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for five of the most noteworthy obstetric studies that were published in December 2019.
Parental use and adolescent misuse of marijuana
December 21, 2019
Adolescents whose parents use the drug may be at higher risk of substance abuse, according to results of a new nationwide study.
Prenatal smoking linked to gestational diabetes mellitus
December 20, 2019
A new study of nearly a quarter million women suggests that smoking during pregnancy increases risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Disability and risk of miscarriage
December 13, 2019
New research shows that women with disabilities are more likely to suffer a miscarriage but are also more likely to receive preventive services.
Are women’s diets before and during pregnancy healthy?
December 12, 2019
A new systematic review suggests that before and during pregnancy, women may not be following national and international dietary guidelines from major organizations.
Induction of labor and risk of stillbirth
November 27, 2019
A study published in BMJ suggests that inducing labor at no later than 41 weeks could be one of the few interventions that reduce stillbirths.
Plasma transfusion for persistent postpartum hemorrhage: Does timing matter?
November 27, 2019
Published in JAMA Network Open, a new study offers surprising results about plasma transfusion effectiveness for women with PPH.
Study: Eating disorders linked with negative pregnancy outcomes
November 26, 2019
Women with eating disorders—present or past—are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, according to research from JAMA Psychiatry.
