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Sasha Vereecken explains the potential quality of life and sexual worry benefits of investigational ACT for stress urinary incontinence, as well as who may be best suited for the implant.

Very early home pregnancy testing modestly advances detection but substantially increases false negatives and detection of very early pregnancy losses, according to a recent study.

A large-scale TriNetX database analysis found no statistically significant difference in the incidence of vulvar atrophy or hypertrophy between non-diabetic women using GLP-1RAs and those who were not.

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Sasha Vereecken explains how ACT improved continence and reduced sexual worry in women with SUI, with pad use and sexual scores showing significant, durable improvement.

Study author Oskari Heikinheimo explains how patients should approach earlier surveillance, fertility options, and pregnancy considerations and risks for women with endometriosis.

In this video interview from SMFM 2026, Alexandra Hammerquist, MD, explains how an AI-based model achieved accurate and sensitive PAS prediction before delivery.

“ACOG has been in the business of maternal immunization guidelines for about 15 years. It’s nice to have all those maternal immunization guidelines in one place," said Kevin Ault, MD.

A Finnish registry study found that individuals with endometriosis have significantly higher risks of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy and a lower lifetime incidence of pregnancy.

A cross-sectional study found that higher body fat percentage and other adiposity measures were inversely associated with endometriosis severity.

The updated Committee Statement reaffirmed the safety and benefits of influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, and RSV vaccines during pregnancy while addressing misinformation and disparities.

Lori Werner emphasized that marketing today is less about advertising and more about visibility and credibility.

An institution-wide policy allowing elective induction at 39 weeks was linked to lower cesarean delivery and NICU admission rates.

A systematic review found AI-assisted ultrasound models improved diagnostic accuracy for endometriosis, with deep learning outperforming traditional methods.

The findings underscore the need for more rigorous and diverse clinical studies evaluating digital interventions.

Outdated FDA labeling, insurance uncertainty, and lack of clinic workflows are some barriers Jennifer Karlin, MD, PhD, and colleagues found for user-administered injectable contraceptives.

The COEQUaL initiative seeks to reduce racial disparities in uterine fibroid care by promoting earlier diagnosis, equitable treatment discussions, and values-congruent, patient-centered decision-making.

Women with endometriosis or adenomyosis face 10- to 11-year diagnostic delays, study finds.

Speaking at the SMFM 2026 Pregnancy Meeting, Molina emphasized that HIPAA protections, clear policies, and staff training are central to equitable ob-gyn care for immigrant patients.

Preeclampsia was associated with an elevated risk of early kidney damage, highlighting gaps in postpartum surveillance.

In this Q&A interview, Marie Anderson, MD, of Columbia University, highlights a study presented at SMFM 2026 linking abortion restriction and increased rates of maternal death in the United States.

A new analysis finds that most pregnant patients with depression or anxiety discontinue SSRIs/SNRIs—and face nearly double the risk of mental health emergencies.

The label changes to 6 menopausal HRTs "clarify risk considerations for these drugs," according to a statement from the FDA.

Speaking at SMFM 2026, Rose Molina, MD, MPH, FACOG, urged ob-gyns to adopt immigration-informed care to protect access, safety, and trust for immigrant patients.

Christina Paidas Teefey, MD, says advances in early prenatal diagnosis are accelerating fetal center referrals and underscoring the need for multidisciplinary and psychosocial support.

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has released updated checklists to guide evidence-based management of monochorionic twin pregnancies and reduce preventable complications.

If allowed by prescribers, patients can complete pregnancy tests outside of a medical setting, but must complete pre-treatment pregnancy tests in a medical setting, according to the FDA.

According to Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, the physiologic effects of hypothyroidism can directly affect neuromuscular coordination, bladder emptying, and pelvic floor function.