Reproductive Health

Harm reduction–based counseling frameworks for cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation can improve patient engagement, disclosure, and safety, with pharmacists playing a key role in implementation.

New Yale University research offers reassurance for pregnant patients and their clinicians, although evidence of lasting structural damage remains a concern.

The research highlights the influence of hormonal changes on treatment selection and the need for more tailored, life stage–specific care.

PCOS in female athletes often goes unrecognized due to atypical presentations, requiring careful differentiation, individualized management, and a multidisciplinary approach to protect both performance and long-term health.

Pharmacists guide women through updated menopause hormone therapy labels, rising demand, patch shortages, and personalized risk-benefit counseling.

Pharmacists reshape care, from maternal medication safety to sustainability, cutting waste and improving public health across communities.

The indication is for patients who have received 1 to 3 prior systemic treatment regimens, of which at least 1 includes bevacizumab.

A Response to “We Can Do Better: Educating on Perimenopause and Menopause Is a Good Thing,” Published in November 2025

WHO’s 2025 pregnancy diabetes guidance explains glucose monitoring, hemoglobin A1C targets, and metformin/insulin choices, with a focus on low-resource care.

Universal aspirin at the first prenatal visit lowers severe preeclampsia rates in high-risk pregnancies, delaying onset without raising hemorrhage or placental abruption risk.

Study links GLP-1 receptor agonists plus progestin to lower endometrial cancer risk, hinting at new prevention and treatment paths with fewer hysterectomies.

The label change removes boxed warnings of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and probable dementia from certain hormone replacement therapy products.

The updates allow for patients of reproductive age to complete pregnancy tests at home during or after treatment.

The Medications Optimizing Maternal Safety (MOMS) program offers vital support to pregnant patients through community pharmacies.

Recent research reveals no link between menopause hormone therapy and dementia risk, urging further studies to clarify its effects on cognitive health.

A study determined that lifestyle factors and comorbidities were more likely to be associated with the onset of diabetes.

Recent research reveals no significant link between prenatal acetaminophen use and increased risks of autism or ADHD in children, challenging FDA claims.

Preeclampsia significantly raises the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) later in life, highlighting the need for targeted postpartum monitoring for affected women.

Gestational diabetes disrupts RNA splicing in the placenta, revealing potential targets for improving pregnancy outcomes.

The guidelines are believed to promote screening adherence by providing women with a more comfortable, accessible, and less stressful testing option.

The American Cancer Society updates cervical cancer screening guidelines, introducing self-collection options and new exit criteria to enhance accessibility and compliance.

Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Symptoms of Menopause, Associated Chronic Conditions, and Management Options

Natural strategies and OTC options can help manage menopause symptoms, from hot flashes to mood changes, for a smoother transition.

Guselkumab and paltusotine received FDA approval, Kenvue announced the new Tylenol Precise Pain-Relieving Patch, and a new generic version of mifepristone received the green light from the FDA.