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Colorectal cancer tied to long-term sexual health risks in womenA recent study found that women with colorectal cancer face an increased long-term risk of pain during sex, early menopause, and pelvic disease.
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Violence against women and acquired brain injuriesViolence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bipolar disorder in perinatal womenResearchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of bipolar disorder and associated mood episodes in perinatal women.
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Pregnancy, infertility, and medical training: A hidden crisisStephanie Pearson, MD, discusses her expierence with delayed delivery and how obstetrics and gynecology can enact change to improve patient care.
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Why specialty care outcomes depend on virtual access to expertiseDifficulties accessing virtual care and support remain a barrier to the best care for patients facing complex conditions.
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US district judge hearing arguments to potentially halt distribution of abortion pill mifepristoneContemporary OB/GYN® will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.
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Lower incidence of long COVID found in pregnant womenA comprehensive study highlighted that pregnant women with COVID-19 have a lower incidence of post-acute sequelae compared to non-pregnant women, emphasizing the need for tailored clinical care.
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Early referral for dysmenorrhea essential for managing potential endometriosisExperts recommend early referral to specialized centers for adolescents with dysmenorrhea to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of potential endometriosis, preventing disease progression and preserving fertility.
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Addressing health care disparities: A simple way to better serve your patientsVanessa L. Rogers, MD, shares her expert insight into ways practitioners can address health care disparities in their area and provide patients with better care.
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Hormonal contraception’s effect on adolescent bone healthHormonal implants are generally thought to be safe for bone, although whether a young adolescent would reach their genetically determined PBM while using a contraceptive implant is not known.
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Maternal RSV vaccines: what health care providers should know right nowAt IDWeek 2023, a presentation sharing the latest news in RSV vaccines.
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Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to knowAn ACOG 2024 symposium highlighted how clinicians can work with patients at every life stage to address weight management, including the potential use of anti-obesity medications.
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Study confirms adding palbociclib to endocrine therapy may not improve outcomes in early breast cancerThe addition of palbociclib to endocrine therapy was not associated with preventing disease recurrence in patients with hormone receptor (HR)–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–negative early breast cancer, according to final results of the phase 3 PALLAS trial.
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Ensuring successful treatment of anemia in pregnancyFrom screening, to workup and treatment, find out how to provide the best course of action for your pregnant patients with anemia.
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AI Special Report: What doctors need to know about ChatGPT and other AI toolsWhat do physicians need to know about AI tools to enhance their practice?
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Violence against women and acquired brain injuriesViolence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vulvovaginal disease in the inpatient setting: Part 2In part 2 of this review, more vulvovaginal diseases are examined.
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Impact of antiepileptic medications and sex hormones on maternal and child outcomes in epilepsyPaula Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD, director of the Women's Epilepsy Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talked about the influence of sex hormones on maternal outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy treated with antiseizure medication.
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Vulvar infection in patient with acute myeloid leukemiaThis vulvar infection rarely is seen but presents an intriguing case.
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Cytomegalovirus: What every physician needs to knowLearn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.
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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility careAs we were going to press with the July issue, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, and leaving the question of abortion rights to the states.
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Gut health may impact tumor response to radiationThe overgrowth of fungi could cause the immune system to stop fighting cancer, according to a study.
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Atopic dermatitis and infertilityA recent study showed that patients with atopic dermatitis have a higher prevalence of infertility, highlighting the need for clinicians to be wary of this increased risk and improve the care and management of this patient population.
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Solutions for spinal headachesCurbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside the ob-gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. In this installment, we learn more about the diagnosis and management of headaches in postpartum patients.
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Detecting endometrial cancer with new non-invasive blood testResearchers from a study published in Cancers discovered a new method of detecting endometrial cancer in women via a simple, non-invasive blood test.
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Lisa Becht, MD, FACOG, sheds light on fertility awarenessA new survey highlights major gaps in fertility knowledge, emphasizing the importance of anti-müllerian hormone testing, insurance coverage awareness, and early proactive care.
