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A study found that women with a family history of diabetes and prior gestational diabetes have the highest polygenic risk scores.

New research shows that intravenous iron infusions can be safely administered in outpatient obstetric clinics.

Researchers have created the first standardized tool to identify developmental delays in infants aged as young as 16 days.

New research reveals that pregnant women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods face a significantly higher risk of developing gestational diabetes.

A new study suggests preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy can increase live birth rates in women aged 35 to 42 years.

Experts urge a shift toward symptom-based menopause care, citing the high cost and limited clinical value of routine hormone panel testing.

Researchers have identified a distinctive CT imaging marker that increases the ability to predict severe postpartum bleeding.

A new study reveals that many women with polycystic ovary syndrome experience delayed diagnoses and inadequate care.

Vaginal estrogen tablets were not associated with increased risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in postmenopausal women with prior stroke.

A new study reveals that restrictive post-Dobbs abortion laws are preventing doctors from providing necessary care, resulting in avoidable harm to pregnant patients.

A new study finds that cefazolin significantly reduces infection risk after planned cesarean delivery compared with clindamycin plus gentamicin.

A study found that 11% of intrauterine device removals have complications, with higher rates among Spanish-speaking patients.

Biennial HPV testing and higher vaccination rates could help South Korea eliminate cervical cancer up to a decade earlier than with current policy.

An expert statement updates fracture prevention strategies for postmenopausal women with breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitor therapy.

Epigenetic aging raises colorectal cancer risk in postmenopausal women, but higher fruit and vegetable intake may help offset this risk.

A new study highlights the need for trauma-informed care in obstetrics to improve outcomes and reduce racial disparities.

A new case series highlights technosphere insulin as an effective alternative to rapid-acting insulin analogs for controlling postprandial blood glucose during pregnancy.

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.

A major challenge study finds top-performing AI models can detect breast cancer on screening mammograms with accuracy comparable to experienced radiologists.

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