September roundup: Top women's health stories
Take a look at this month's top headlines.
Inclusion is not erasure
Antitransgender discourse reinforces attacks on reproductive rights.
Improving contraceptive care for marginalized populations
Consider the needs of marginalized patients to promote equity
Updates on emergency contraception
Nearly half (45%) of all pregnancies in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were unintended.
Reproductive health care for adolescents with disabilities requires special consideration
Despite a painful history, equitable care is imperative
Prenatal cannabis exposure increases risk of mental disorders
In a recent study, prenatal cannabis exposure was associated with greater risk of behavioral problems and mental health disorders in children.
Cesarean section increases risk of Crohn’s disease
In a recent study, offspring delivered through cesarean section were more likely to develop Crohn’s disease than those vaginally delivered.
Artificial sweetener consumption linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
An analysis of data from more than 100,000 individuals living in Europe is providing insight into the risk of cardiovascular disease associated with consumption of artificial sweeteners.
Study: COVID-19 reduced contraceptive access
In a recent study, it was found that access to contraceptive services declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phase 3 data show oral oteseconazole successful for treating vulvovaginal candidiasis and infections
The medication also performed comparably to vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) standard-of-care fluconazole for treating acute VVC infection.
Past traumas may worsen menopausal symptoms and wellbeing at midlife
Research in Menopause connects history of physical/sexual abuse, financial instability with worse menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing at midlife.
Regulatory T cell alterations in early pregnancy linked to spontaneous preterm labor
February 18th 2025A recent study reveals that specific Treg subpopulation changes in the first trimester may contribute to spontaneous preterm labor, shedding light on the role of immune regulation in pregnancy outcomes.
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Late third-trimester ultrasound accurately predicts large for gestational age births
February 17th 2025A new study confirms that estimating fetal weight with ultrasound between 35 to 38 weeks’ gestation strongly predicts large for gestational age births, helping guide clinical management decisions.
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