Reproductive Health

The new guidelines urge health care professionals to offer local anesthetics and other medications for intrauterine device (IUD) insertions and other gynecologic procedures.

Explore the latest advancements in RSV vaccination strategies for newborns, focusing on maternal immunization and post-birth protection options.

Maternal cardiometabolic issues during pregnancy significantly elevate children's blood pressure, highlighting the need for preventive health measures.

The new at-home test aims to increase comfort and screening timeliness through a more accessible method.

These findings demonstrate an association that is independent of the disease’s genetic predisposition.

With the FDA approval, avutometinib/defactinib is now the first and only FDA-approved treatment for patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC).

Research reveals a significant link between maternal anemia and increased risk of congenital heart defects in infants, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies.

Although participants noted symptom relief, there was not a dietary modification uniquely perceived as beneficial.

Because mothers are already at risk of depression postpartum, health care professionals must properly counsel mothers on hormonal contraceptives.

Promoting weight management prior to pregnancy and in early life may yield stronger cardiovascular and maternal health.

Contraceptive options have expanded since 1960, with pharmacists today playing a growing role as prescribers of contraception and studies showing the benefit of pharmacist-driven contraception clinics.

The cancers linked with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure included nonastrocytoma gliomas, acute myeloid leukemia, and Wilms tumors.

The newly-approved intrauterine device (IUD) prevents pregnancy in people of reproductive potential for up to 3 years.

The authors note that this lack of inclusion can leave important safety and efficacy questions unanswered.

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices were not found to increase women’s risks of these conditions.

Pharmacists’ expanded role comes at a cost, as they must now navigate conflicting laws, ethical dilemmas, and professional expectations while maintaining the integrity of their practice.

Pharmacists play a vital role in supporting patients with endometriosis through guidance on treatment options and managing side effects.

These findings may lead to new therapies to help reduce the risk of heart disease in women who are at risk.

The indication is for patients with endometrial cancer who may benefit from treatment with ACR-368 (Acrivon Therapeutics).

The prevention of preeclampsia may reduce severe maternal morbidity (SMM) risk in pregnant people.

Pregnant individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to experience mental illness both during their pregnancy and in the first years after giving birth.

Ulipristal is a progesterone receptor modulator that prevents pregnancy by blocking the release of an egg from the ovary and inhibiting implantation in the uterus.

Although there were increases in prescriptions during the studies’ durations, the proportion of anxiety or pain medications on the same day of intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedures were low.

The cobas liat system is a closed system that aims to reduce contamination risks and enhances the reliability of results at the point of care.

Although the research focused on Black communities in the United States, there is also evidence linking racism and blood pressure for patients who are Asian or Hispanic.

Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.

Women living in rural are more likely to report experiencing psychological and somatic menopause symptoms compared with those in urban and suburban areas.

The inaccurate claim that these products pose a heavy metal risk is potentially detrimental, as it could discourage pregnant women from using vital prenatal supplements.