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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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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.

Study reveals rising use of antiseizure medications during pregnancy, highlighting risks and trends in maternal health and medication safety.

A recent survey reveals significant gaps in public knowledge about pregnancy health, including misconceptions on weight gain, supplements, and vaccine safety.

A nationwide analysis reveals rural mothers are more likely to receive medication or therapy for postpartum depression and anxiety compared with their urban counterparts.

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Preconception hypoglycemia is linked to increased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and birth defects, a new study from China finds.

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A new review finds immediate release nifedipine offers comparable safety and efficacy to IV labetalol and hydralazine in managing severe hypertension during pregnancy.

A new study reveals Black women have larger, more U-shaped levator hiatus dimensions than White women, highlighting potential implications for pelvic floor disorder.

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy alters placental gene expression and increases pathology, especially when contracted in the first trimester.

Driven by economic concerns and shifting family planning trends, the US fertility rate dropped below 1.6 births per woman, despite a slight rise in total births.

A new meta-analysis found no significant difference in wound complications between metal staples and subcuticular sutures for post-cesarean skin closure in obese patients.

A new study finds that patient-reported screening methods are highly effective for determining medication abortion eligibility.