Lois Levine, MA

Though studies on the prevalence of depression during menopause vary, for those experiencing the symptoms, quality of life can be severely compromised.

As teenagers become sexually active, are they fully educated on contraception and pregnancy?

A new study set out to increase testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea for adolescents who presented to a pediatric emergency department with at-risk complaints.

Investigators recently noted that despite a decrease in adolescent hospital visits during the height of the pandemic, there was an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in this population group.

The first oral treatment for postpartum depression works in as little as 3 days and provides hope for women who suffer from this debilitating mental condition.

At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, a study on whether telemedicine contributes to patient adherence and satisfaction for gynecologic visits.

At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, a look at how AI and immunofluorescence scanning microscopy can help in detecting vaginitis and increase the health of the vaginal microbiome.

At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, a study on how youth-led intervention to increase sexual health literacy can empower adolescents.

At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinic & Scientific Meeting, a look at the accuracy of women’s health issues when posted on Instagram.

Investigators studied 2 infants experiencing seizures, small head size, and developmental delays born of mothers who had contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy.

A recent study highlights barriers to pregnancy prevention for women without permanent housing.

A look at vaginal laser surgery for overactive bladder syndrome.

A new study suggests that ospemifene can reduce harmful bacteria and significantly contribute to vaginal health in postmenopausal women.

A new study offers insights into future guidelines for certain populations of pregnant women during a national pandemic.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently updated its guidelines for dispensing mifepristone (the “abortion pill”) to now include certified pharmacies.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a professor from the Baylor College of Medicine discusses how to develop an approach to investigate menstrual disturbances for adolescent patients and understand treatment options.

Zinc plays a pivotal role in the body to prevent infection and maintain epidermal balance. At the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, a poster presentation showed that using a zinc-containing vaginal gel may decrease the reoccurrence of vaginal infections in women.

During the poster session of the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, 2 researchers shared their study insights, which honed in on key risk factors for urinary tract injuries during major surgery.

During a poster session of the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, researchers shared a study that investigated baseline knowledge of patients with pelvic floor therapy.

During the poster session of the AUGS and IUGA 2022 Scientific Meeting, investigators showed how pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can help pregnant women who suffer from obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI).

Tracy MacNeal, president and CEO of Materna Medical, sits down to discuss the company's recently FDA-cleared Milli Vaginal Dilator for vaginismus and associated dyspareunia, as well as a potential new use for the device currently being studied.

At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, one health care provider shows the burgeoning terrain in telehealth options for both practitioner and patient.

At a joint session of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2 physicians shared important updates in women’s health released during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, 4 health care professionals spoke of disease states caused by climate change, and what HCPs can do to mitigate this crisis.

At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, 3 physicians talked about how apps, AI and remote blood pressure monitoring could improve perinatal outcomes and move the diversity, inclusion, and equity needle for women forward.

Jack D. Sobel, MD, examines the efficacy and safety of oteseconazole in reducing the incidence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in patients.

Researchers presented a study at the SMFM 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting to assess if early gestational diabetes (GDM) screening is associated with improved perinatal outcomes.

At the 2022 virtual SMFM conference, a poster session highlighted a study on prenatal ultrasound findings in pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

At AAGL's 50th Global Congress on MIGs, Smitha Vilasagar, MD, FACOG, discussed the diagnosis, treatment, and management of endometriosis in children and adolescents.

A recent study suggests that unconscious or implicit bias may exist when it comes to physicians referring African American patients with breast cancer for genetic counseling and testing.