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OTC oral contraceptives boost access, with more women starting effective birth control, especially uninsured and rural populations.

A new review highlights proven strategies, including immediate pushing, epidural use, and warm compresses, for improving outcomes during vaginal delivery.

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy affect fetal growth differently by sex, with males prioritizing growth and females adapting via placental development.

A new study finds women with pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia or preterm birth face significantly increased stroke risk at a younger age.

By analyzing electronic health records, researchers such as Marina Sirota, PhD, and Umair Khan have uncovered hundreds of conditions linked to endometriosis.

New research suggests pre-in vitro fertilization weight loss improve chances of natural conception, though effects on live birth remain unclear.

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A new study using advanced pregnancy preference measures reveals that heavy alcohol use significantly increases the risk of unintended pregnancy, highlighting the need for personalized contraceptive support.

Counties with persistently low cervical cancer screening rates have nearly double the rates of late-stage diagnoses and mortality, study finds.

AI model predicts delivery timing from ultrasound images with high accuracy, offering a potential tool for preterm birth risk assessment.

A new study reveals that group prenatal care leads to higher care attendance and better mental health during pregnancy compared with traditional one-on-one visits.

Study finds women 65+ experience sexual dysfunction at rates similar to midlife women but report less distress over sexual health concerns.

A new study reveals that adults born preterm face higher risks of mental health issues, high blood pressure, and metabolic problems.

Higher maternal vitamin D in early pregnancy linked to better fluid and overall cognition in children, especially among those of Black mothers.

Women in deprived neighborhoods face a 20% higher risk of gestational diabetes, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions.

A new study finds higher rates of cyanotic congenital heart disease in states with abortion restrictions following the 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

A new study reveals significant racial and ethnic differences in maternal and neonatal outcomes among physicians.

A new study finds women are significantly less likely to receive curative hepatitis C treatment than men while undergoing opioid use disorder care.

A new study reveals long wait times, clinician shortages, and geographic gaps continue to delay diagnosis and treatment for patients with vulvar lichen sclerosus.

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A recent study found a decline in early-onset group B streptococcus infections and deaths in newborns after prenatal screening recommendations were updated in 2019.

Increasing daily sit-to-stand transitions lowered diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women, offering a simple strategy to support heart health.

A new study found that pregnant individuals with overweight or obesity are significantly less likely to meet recommended physical activity guidelines.

Data showed that fracture risk rises briefly after menopausal hormone therapy discontinuation, then falls below never-users.

A new study highlights the strong prognostic value of the 100-g oral glucose tolerance test in identifying pregnant women at high risk for developing diabetes mellitus.

A study found that increased midpregnancy uterine artery resistance may slightly impair executive function in offspring.

A new FDA-submitted self-collection HPV test aims to improve cervical cancer screening access for underserved women by offering a convenient, noninvasive at-home option.

Women who drink heavily are 50% more likely to become pregnant, even when actively trying to avoid it, according to a new study.