Rachel Zimlich, RN, BSN

May 18, 2022

Rates of endometriosis are generally higher in leaner women, yet there still seems to be a connection between the presence and placement of fat tissue and the development of endometriosis. One study team sought to find out why.

April 22, 2022

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—commonly known as a yeast infection—is a problem many women face at some point. About half of all women have had at least 1 of these infections clinical diagnosed, and between 6% and 10% are believed to develop a recurrent form of this condition with 3 to 4 or more episodes in a single year, according to a new report.

April 06, 2022

Experts still advocate for breast milk, but pediatricians must be able to offer advice on all options for feeding babies.

March 18, 2022

There are a lot of things women can worry about during pregnancy, but a new study suggests that some mothers need even more warnings than others.

February 17, 2022

Many new therapies have been developed over the past decade to treat disorders that are often present at birth and early treatment can lead to better outcomes. However, the screenings for newborns have been slow to adapt.

January 20, 2022

There are a number of effective treatments, but a recent study sought to investigate how well oral contraceptives in particular could help reduce symptoms—while preserving sexual quality of life—in women with particularly severe forms of endometriosis.