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New research indicates that Hispanic and non-Hispanic black women have higher postpartum pain scores but receive fewer opioids while hospitalized after delivery than their white counterparts

Research from Contraception indicates that a new counseling strategy could lead to enhanced patient satisfaction with their birth control method.

Reproductive-aged women with at least one chronic health condition were twice as likely to use highly effective contraception than women without a chronic condition, according to new research.

Medicaid patients are less likely to receive sterilization at time of cesarean, and the reason may surprise you.

Ranging from cases on ultrasound missteps to disease misdiagnosis, these were our most-read articles on malpractice from 2018.

Although patient characteristics may not able to predict postoperative complications from laparoscopic treatment, procedural factors appear to be predictive of perioperative complications.

Endometriosis is an independent risk factor for developing placenta previa, according to a case-control study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Our staff's picks for the best editorials this year, with links to the articles, in case you missed them.

Published in JAMA Network Open, a new study offers surprising results about plasma transfusion effectiveness for women with PPH.

Two randomized phase 3 trials of safety and efficacy of bremelanotide 1.75 mg have found that the drug significantly improved sexual desire and related distress in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Survey results point out nine pitfalls that you need to be aware of.

In a recent survey, 33 ob/gyns were asked what led to an improved financial state for their practice.

Results presented at the 2019 AAGL Congress demonstrated a higher rate of UTI among younger patients with increased estimated blood loss (EBL) following the procedure.

Identifying abnormal placentation is crucial for determining the correct management of at-risk pregnancies and minimizing morbidity and mortality of both mother and child.

For a chronic condition like endometriosis, it is important to develop the physician-patient relationship into a partnership.

Fifty years after Roe and Title X, the right to reproductive freedom continues to come under fire.   

Pioneers in uterine transplantation provide an update on an investigational procedure that holds promise for women with absolute uterine factor infertility.

Research presented at the 2019 American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Global Congress in Vancouver indicates that women with preoperative depression are at a greater risk of increased opioid use following hysterectomy. 

Women with endometriosis seeking pain relief may want to consider cannabis or cannabidiol (CBD), according to a recent study presented at the 2019 American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Global Congress.

A presentation at the 2019 AAGL Global Congress described how advanced administration of pre-operative oral analgesics could reduce patient usage of immediate post-operative opioid use following minimally invasive hysterectomy.

Results of new research from American Journal and Obstetrics & Gynecology suggest that naltrexone may be an option for pregnant women who use opioids.

Continuation rates for long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) were high in a group of adolescent and young adult (AYA) women, according to a retrospective chart review in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

A JAMA Psychiatry prospective cohort study found that scores for depression were higher among younger adolescents who used oral contraceptives (OCs) than those who did not, but the connection did not remain when all included age groups of the study were combined. 

A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) suggests that older women who do regular physical activity-even just walking-may have a lower risk of fracture than their peers who are sedentary.

Results from a recently published study in Obstetrics & Gynecology suggest that fetal telecardiology may be a viable solution for mothers who live in remote areas.

A prospective cohort study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG) examined whether consumption of dairy products during adolescence can help reduce risk of subsequent endometriosis.

Newly published research in Gynecological Endocrinology assessed the quality of embryos and the implantation rate in women with infertility associated with endometriosis.

These are Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for five of the most noteworthy obstetric-focused studies that were published in October 2019.