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A global study uncovers the widespread stigma, emotional toll, and workplace challenges women face during menopause, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, support, and personalized care.

Discover key strategies OB-GYNs can use to protect pregnant women from severe COVID-19 risks and ensure healthier maternal outcomes.

Panelists discuss how physicians consistently underestimate intrauterine device (IUD) placement pain compared to patients’ reported experiences. They emphasize that addressing this disparity requires physician humility, community education initiatives, and adherence to standardized guidelines such as the CDC’s updated 2024 pain management recommendations.

New research reveals that both COVID-19 infection and broader pandemic-related stressors significantly impact pregnancy outcomes, including increased rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.

Small dietary changes such as switching to whole grains and choosing healthier drinks can support fetal brain development and set the stage for lifelong health, according to Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD.

Discover how in vitro fertilization, egg freezing, and fertility coaching support women with endometriosis, as patient April Christina shares her journey and expert Connie Stark, RNC, PNC, provides essential guidance.

New research from Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD, suggests that a mother's diet in the third trimester, particularly its glycemic index, plays a key role in infant mental health at 6 months, highlighting the importance of prenatal nutrition.

Discover how fertility coaching provides personalized support, expert resources, and emotional guidance to help women with endometriosis make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

A new study from Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD, highlights how the glycemic quality of a mother’s diet, particularly in the third trimester, may influence an infant’s risk for future mental health concerns.

Diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating symptoms, April Christina shares her experience with treatment, multidisciplinary care, and the emotional toll of infertility.

Panelists discuss how developing an effective pain management plan for intrauterine device (IUD) insertion requires patient cooperation, thorough medical history review, comprehensive education about procedures and tools, consideration of individualized needs, planning for interventions like sedation or antianxiety medication (which may not always be available), and implementation of trauma-informed care principles to ensure true informed consent and patient autonomy.

Giovanni Traverso, PhD, reveals the benefits of an innovative small-needle contraceptive implant that enhances accessibility, minimizes discomfort, and offers a versatile platform for long-acting drug delivery.

Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL, explains the impact recently FDA-approved gepotidacin will have on uncomplicated UTIs and what this means in terms of antibiotic stewardship.

Panelists discuss how physicians should empower and educate patients about intrauterine devices (IUDs) by addressing concerns directly rather than downplaying them, acknowledging pain as a legitimate issue while presenting all available options, and recognizing that IUDs are not appropriate for everyone. No patient should feel pressured to choose this method.

Discover how historical biases in chronic pain research have led to treatment disparities between men and women and how new findings are paving the way for more effective management strategies, as discussed by Tuan Trang, PhD.

Researchers have discovered that leptin, a hormone linked to energy metabolism, plays a crucial role in driving neuropathic pain in women but not in men, opening the door to targeted pain treatments.

Panelists discuss how intrauterine device (IUD) usage rates are increasing but remain low despite the availability of hormonal and new copper options. Obstacles include physician education gaps, patient anxieties about procedures, high up-front costs (especially for the uninsured), and misconceptions about fertility risks that modern IUDs do not pose.

Wanda Filer, MD, MBA FAAFP, from Pelvital, discusses how the Flyte device uses groundbreaking mechanotherapy to provide an effective, non-surgical solution for stress urinary incontinence.

Many women struggle with stress urinary incontinence but delay treatment because of embarrassment and lack of awareness, highlighting a need for screening and innovative treatments.

John PFA Heesakkers, MD, PhD, MBA, with Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum, highlights a study revealing that the Revi System significantly reduces urinary incontinence episodes, offering a side-effect-free alternative to traditional treatments with high patient satisfaction.

Panelists discuss how nearly 46% of pregnancies in the US are unplanned. Although this rate has declined, the US still has one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies in the world, particularly affecting minority and disadvantaged communities.

Shirley Wang, a PhD student in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo, discusses the findings on Levetiracetam’s safety during breastfeeding and how mothers can make informed decisions about medication use and infant health.

Discover how regular, moderate physical activity can boost mental well-being in women with chronic pelvic pain disorders such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fibroids.

Jannah Thompson, MD, FPMRS, discusses how the Neuspera sacral neuromodulation system encourages patient involvement, improving long-term treatment success and offering broader applicability for those with urge urinary incontinence.

A new study on the Neuspera sacral neuromodulation system reveals that 84% of patients experienced significant symptom improvement, offering a minimally invasive, battery-free solution for urgency urinary incontinence.

Black women in the United Kingdom face lower breast cancer screening rates and higher mortality risks, highlighting barriers they encounter and how health care professionals can bridge the gap.

A review of studies reveals that Black women face unique cultural, emotional, and health care-related barriers to breast cancer screening, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and inclusive research.

Many women in their 30s experience perimenopausal symptoms but dismiss them as normal, preventing them from seeking interventions that could improve their quality of life.

Learn how women aged 30 to 35 years may be experiencing symptoms of perimenopause at a younger age than expected, as discussed by Jennifer Lanier Payne, MD, of UVA Health.

Somi Javaid, MD, FACOG, urges clinicians to prioritize sexual health care through specialized training or referrals, highlighting the importance of patient empowerment and emerging treatments such as testosterone therapy and pelvic floor health tools.