Well Woman

A recent study highlights the role of weight gain, ferritin levels, and nutritional education in influencing the risk of postpartum depression among pregnant women, urging for proactive measures during routine prenatal care.

A recent study by Allara Health revealed statistics linking polycystic ovary syndrome to significant workplace productivity decline, underscoring the need for comprehensive care and heightened awareness among employers and providers.

Gynecologic providers should feel more comfortable proactively addressing the sexual well-being of their patients.

Delve into the connection between nighttime vasomotor symptoms and Alzheimer's disease risk in women, shedding light on potential modifiable factors impacting cognitive health.

A recent study revealed that physical activity confers greater reductions in all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk among women compared to men, emphasizing the importance of closing the gender gap in exercise participation.

New research from ISC 2024 reveals an increase in stroke risk for Black women with treatment-resistant hypertension before age 35, underscoring critical disparities in healthcare.

A recent study published in Diabetes Care reveals a concerning association between chronic insufficient sleep and increased insulin levels in women, with postmenopausal women facing a heightened risk.

Discover how President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's new White House Initiative on Women's Health Research aims to revolutionize women's healthcare, addressing historical research gaps and advancing breakthroughs in critical areas.

Michael E. Lewiecki, MD, discusses risk factors of osteoporosis in midlife women, and how clinicians can measure and manage bone health.

A recent study found children may be more hesitant to seek vaccination for human papillomavirus if their parents hold stigmatizing beliefs.

In a recent study, women with Parkinson’s Disease had reduced rates of physical activity.

In a recent survey, 23% of women reported hair thinning as the physical issue which brought them the most discomfort.

Reproductive-aged women and girls, as well as any children they may bear, are impacted by iron deficiency and anemia, according to a recent review.

In a recent study, women with a prior history of infertility were more likely to experience sleep problems, irritability, and depressive mood in midlife.

A collection of reports from March of Dimes indicated a high prevalence of maternity care desert in the United States.

In a recent study, delays in childbearing were highly prevalent among women physicians.

Because early detection of PPD is crucial and its prevalence is growing in the US, the condition poses significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health.

Women with psoriatic arthritis reported higher mean pain and worse mean patient global assessment when compared with men.

In a recent study, premature and early menopause were more common in women with a history of infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth.

An analysis of patient data from the greater Houston area suggests women were less likely to be routed to a comprehensive stroke center than their male counterparts, despite a greater symptom severity and comparable distance to the centers.

In a recent study, patients in the preconception period did not discuss sexual dysfunction and distress with health care professionals despite high prevalence.

Women with type 1 diabetes experience a three times greater risk of sexual dysfunction than women without diabetes.

Jonathan Miller, MD, pediatrician and chief of primary care, pediatrics at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, spoke about the latest data regarding early human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in children as young as 9 years old at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting. He also provided some clinical pearls for opening the conversation with patients’ caretakers regarding earlier HPV vaccination.

In a recent study, women diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were at a 24% increased risk of postpartum depression.