Contraceptive trends indicate reduced hormone use and rise in natural methods
January 21st 2025A recent study reveals shifts in contraceptive preferences, highlighting increased use of natural family planning, declining reliance on hormonal methods, and the need for better access to reliable information.
Timely surveillance reported in under half of HPV-positive patients
January 20th 2025A recent study highlights gaps in cervical cancer screening compliance, with fewer than 50% of human papillomavirus-positive, negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy patients receiving recommended follow-up testing within the guideline time frame.
Radon exposure linked to increased risk of gestational diabetes
January 20th 2025A new study reveals that high radon exposure, especially when combined with smoking or air pollution, significantly raises the risk of gestational diabetes, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on maternal health.
USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening for senior women to prevent fractures
January 20th 2025The US Preventive Services Task Force emphasizes screening for osteoporosis in women aged 65 years and older and at-risk postmenopausal women aged under 65 years, citing moderate benefits in fracture prevention.
ASCCP guidelines highlight critical information for extended HPV genotyping
January 15th 2025Discover how the updated 2024 American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology guidelines integrate extended human papillomavirus genotyping and precision medicine to enhance cervical cancer screening and risk management.
New trends in cervical cancer screening: Self-collection and barriers to adherence
January 10th 2025Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses troubling trends in cervical cancer mortality and how self-collection could address key barriers to screening, based on a recent BD survey conducted across 4 countries.
High opioid use disorder and severe maternal morbidity rates reported among Medicaid patients
January 8th 2025Pregnant patients with opioid use disorder enrolled in Medicaid face significantly increased risks of severe maternal morbidity, underscoring the need for targeted state Medicaid interventions.
Multimodal physical therapy proves effective for women with chronic pelvic pain
January 6th 2025A recent study highlights multimodal physical therapy as the only conservative treatment with proven efficacy in managing chronic pelvic pain, improving pain intensity, sexual health, and psychological function.
Permanent contraception use increased in US young adults following Dobbs
January 6th 2025A recent study reported an increase in US young adults seeking permanent contraception methods following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision in 2022, highlighting the need for accessible contraception.