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There is no association between endometriosis and preterm birth, according to a French study in JAMA Network Open.

‘First line of defense’ has community trust to ‘keep neighbors healthy.’

A look back at this week's news.

The VMB may be a biological barrier to pathogenic microorganisms. There is also an increased risk of acquiring various vaginal pathogens when the dominant lactobacilli community is disrupted.

Women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and/or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) were significantly less likely to use intimate soap and moist wipes after urination compared to healthy women without any vulvovaginal symptoms, according to a cross-sectional study published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetricia.

A recent investigation examined who was leaving health care.

Bob White, COO of The Doctors Company, says most lawsuits occur due to patient frustration with not getting answers to their questions regarding an unexpected outcome.

Violence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs could help reduce hospitalization time, costs, and opioid use.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law, making performing an abortion a felony, punishable up to 10 years in prison.

COVID-19 pandemic findings reported by Kaiser Permanente.

An 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?

A look back at this week's news.

New research from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests assessments of anti-Mullerian hormone levels could help clinicians predict or detect bone loss among premenopausal women.

Some research shows the previous guideline may have led to the under-treatment of patients with chronic pain.

Among minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids, uterine artery embolization (UAE) produces greater fibroid shrinkage and more complications than MRI-guided HIFU (MRIgHIFU), according to a study in BMC Women’s Health.

Family history assessment, genetic screening are key to prevention.

Patients’ ability to choose can affect your practice.

Top takeaways from ISSWSH 2022

Patients often don’t know where to find information on their benefits or don’t have time to do so.

Government help needed ‘to ensure the health of the American public.’

The FDA issued an updated letter to health care providers regarding reprocessed urological endoscopes manufactured by Karl Storz.

In this consult series, experts from SMFM discuss the evaluation and management of soft ultrasound markers for aneuploidy.

The handheld STI testing device makes its way into pediatric urgent care clinics across Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana.

Obstetrics and gynecologists (ob-gyns) are tough.

This week's news at a glance

Sexual assault affects more of those around us than we know, from coworkers to friends and family to the individual across from you in the coffee shop.

A look back at this week's news.

A study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine compared prenatal care in women with various disabilities.

From SMFM, a visual summary of Consult #60.