Morgan Ebert, Managing Editor

A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society shows hormone therapy remains beneficial for women over 65, helping manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes and improving quality of life.

Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, explains new breast density reporting standards, cancer risks, and the importance of supplemental imaging for dense breast tissue.

A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society found cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively address sexual concerns during menopause, improving overall well-being.

Female veterans with PTSD are twice as likely to experience early menopause and related health risks, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society.

A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, found that women who reported physical intimate partner violence also demonstrated decreased working memory performance over time.

A significant connection has been identified between severe menopause symptoms and cognitive impairment in postmenopausal women, according to findings from a study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

The investigational drug could prevent the rare fetal disease HDFN (hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn) by stopping harmful antibodies from transferring through the placenta during pregnancy.

A Stanford Medicine study finds kangaroo care boosts brain development in premature infants, showing even brief skin-to-skin contact leads to better cognitive outcomes at 1 year.

Adherence to guideline-based laboratory testing and treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in pregnant women has been found to be suboptimal in the United States, indicating the potential for negative effects on newborn and maternal health.

The study, which focused on a cohort of pregnant women in Puerto Rico, suggested that phenols and parabens—chemicals commonly found in various consumer products—could significantly increase the risk of hypertension.

A new pilot study published in the International Urogynecology Journal found that Materna Medical’s Prep Device, a pelvic floor dilator, reduced full levator ani muscle avulsion during vaginal delivery in first-time mothers.

The third and final episode in our series looks at what is in the pipeline as well as a discussion around FDA guidance.

Padmashree Woodham, MD, professor of maternal-fetal medicine at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health, outlines the new ACOG practice update on biomarker testing for risk assessment of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

The second episode in our series looks to address clinical management in a time when antimicrobial resistance appears to be growing.

This series looks to discuss several topics around these infections including diagnosis, treatment, challenges in managing UTIs in patients with dementia and neurogenic bladders, antibiotic resistance, and considerations for patients and caregiver engagement.

A new study recently published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, suggests a significant link between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and tooth loss, particularly in postmenopausal women.

A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.

Alison Edelman, MD, MPH, dives into her research presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting on COVID-19 vaccination and it's impact on the menstrual cycle.

In this video interview, Jamila Perritt, MD, discusses her presentation at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting on how ob-gyns can be an effective advocate.

A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting highlighted significant gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) care, revealing widespread patient dissatisfaction and the urgent need for improved provider education and comprehensive treatment approaches.

A study recently published in Nature Mental Health found how social stress in adolescence can have long-lasting effects in female mice, with implications for postpartum depression (PPD) in humans.

A recently published study in JAMA sought to determine if there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and children’s risk of developing autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.

Overweight or obese mothers face challenges in breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration, according to new research presented in a poster session at the NAPNAP 2024 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.

Online orders began this week for the first over the over-the-counter contraceptive, Opill (norgestrel; Perrigo).

The federal agencies announced the availability of additional doses of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi) for infants at high-risk of infection.

A recent study was highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition that shed light on the long-term impact of very preterm birth on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of infants and identified key determinants.

A recent study presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition evaluated how clinicians can ask patients' sexual orientation and gender identity for EHR documentation.

Study authors from a poster highlighted at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting suggest that implementing a standardized oxytocin infusion protocol may increase patient safety, while simultaneously reducing the rate of postpartum hemorrhage.

In a poster featured at the 2023 Society for OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting, study investigators underline the importance of aesthetics in cesarean section closures as both providers and patients.

Sadia Haider, MD, MPH, talks about the latest guidelines from the Society of Family Planning regarding contraception for trans patients, RH testing during pregnancy, and Depo-Provera self-administration at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.