Panelists discuss how certain patients require closer monitoring, including those with previous mental health histories, recent losses, childhood trauma, or abrupt medication cessation, while emphasizing the importance of continuing necessary psychiatric medications during pregnancy and lactation through proper risk-benefit discussions.
Panelists discuss how untreated perinatal mood disorders create cascading effects that impact breastfeeding, partner relationships, and child development, and can lead to adverse childhood experiences with long-term consequences for both mothers and children across generations.
Panelists discuss how younger women (18-24) most commonly use condoms and oral contraceptive pills due to factors like less frequent sex, dual protection needs, and access issues, while emphasizing that individual preferences matter more than age when counseling patients.
Panelists discuss how combined hormonal contraceptives come in three main forms (pills, patches, and rings) and provide a comprehensive overview of all available contraceptive methods including long-acting reversible contraceptives, barrier methods, and emergency contraception.
In the wake of tightening abortion laws, telemedicine and advance provision of abortion pills are emerging as essential, safe, and accessible solutions for reproductive health care.
Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, outlines current cervical cancer screening recommendations, the potential role of HPV self-collection, and strategies to improve patient understanding and access to care.
An expert discusses how estrogen remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms while also benefiting bone density, though alternative treatments like paroxetine and fezolinetant lack bone health benefits.
An expert discusses how menopause triggers increased bone remodeling with imbalanced resorption exceeding formation, leading to progressive bone loss and potential osteoporosis that requires careful attention to optimize bone health.
Panelists discuss how perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can occur throughout pregnancy and postpartum periods, with symptoms varying based on timing and requiring differentiation from other conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder through careful assessment of presenting symptoms.
Panelists discuss how postpartum depression differs from the normative “baby blues” experience, with postpartum depression being more persistent, severe, and functionally impairing compared with the temporary emotional fluctuations of baby blues that resolve within 2 weeks.
Learn the truth about estrogen therapy, including its safety, benefits, and the critical differences between local and systemic hormone treatments.
New research reveals that existing USPSTF guidelines may overgeneralize preeclampsia risk, highlighting the need for biologically based, personalized screening methods to improve maternal outcomes.
A 28-day low FODMAP diet significantly reduces gastrointestinal symptoms and improves quality of life in women with endometriosis.
Getting a flu shot while pregnant significantly reduces the risk of severe illness for the mother and cuts the infant’s flu risk by 44% during the first 6 months of life.
Discover the serious health risks of smoking while pregnant, how vaping compares, and the most effective ways clinicians can help women quit.
A panelist emphasizes that the OASIS 4 findings, with those of prior OASIS studies, strongly support the use of this drug class for managing vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in patients with breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy and highlights the need for future research in underserved populations such as men with breast cancer and those with metastatic disease.
A panelist explains that although liver function was closely monitored due to potential concerns about the investigational therapy and concurrent endocrine treatments, no serious hepatotoxicity was observed during the trial. However, continued monitoring in longer-term and real-world settings remains important to confirm the treatment’s liver safety profile.
A panelist notes that although the treatment was generally well tolerated—with fatigue, somnolence, and diarrhea being the most common adverse effects—long-term data on breast cancer outcomes such as recurrence and survival are still lacking, underscoring the need for extended follow-up and real-world evidence to fully assess long-term safety and efficacy.
A panelist emphasizes that effectively managing endocrine therapy adverse effects—particularly vasomotor symptoms—can significantly improve treatment adherence, which is critical for reducing recurrence risk and improving survival in patients with breast cancer.
A panelist shares that secondary results from the trial showed early and sustained improvements in sleep and quality of life, underscoring the therapy’s potential to enhance endocrine treatment adherence by alleviating vasomotor symptoms (VMS) that often lead to poor adherence in patients with breast cancer.
The American Medical Association urges plant-based diets, exercise, and reduced alcohol to lower breast cancer risk and address racial disparities.
A new study reveals how provider bias and stigma in reproductive health settings limit care for young, unmarried, and childless women—and how targeted interventions can help reduce these barriers.
A panelist highlights that at ASCO 2025, a landmark phase 3 trial showed a new treatment significantly reduced moderate-to-severe hot flashes in patients with breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy, with rapid and sustained symptom relief and high patient continuation rates over 2 years.
A panelist explains that although hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated in patients with breast cancer due to recurrence risks, new nonhormonal treatments targeting neurokinin receptors in the brain offer promising relief for vasomotor symptoms without interfering with endocrine therapy.
Health care providers are using short-form videos on TikTok to educate young women about Pap tests, breaking down barriers with engaging, accessible content.
New research shows up to 17% of reproductive-aged women visit crisis pregnancy centers, raising alarms over misinformation and lack of regulation.
A panelist notes that although chemotherapy’s adverse effects are intense but short-lived, endocrine therapy for hormone receptor–positive breast cancer involves persistent symptoms over several years, making symptom management essential for patient adherence and quality of life.
A panelist discusses how endocrine therapy remains the cornerstone of treatment for hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, emphasizing its role in reducing relapse risk and mortality while highlighting the importance of tolerability and individualized care across the subtype’s heterogeneous presentations.
Learn how to identify early symptoms of preeclampsia and improve outcomes with timely screening, diagnosis, and prevention strategies from Eran Bornstein, MD.
Comprehensive first trimester screening can identify over 90% of early preeclampsia cases, allowing timely intervention with low-dose aspirin to significantly reduce risks for both mother and baby.
