Reproductive 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.

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses the concept of reproductive justice and ensuring Black maternal health efforts are not left behind with Regina Davis Moss of In Our Own Voice.

This could be attributed to improved diet and health awareness.

The findings show a need for researchers and health care professionals to consider model designs to minimize disparities when diagnosing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses the concept of reproductive justice and ensuring Black maternal health efforts are not left behind with Regina Davis Moss of In Our Own Voice.

Pharmacists and health care providers can recommend healthy foods that are rich in choline and iodine if individuals are not receiving enough in prenatal vitamin supplements.

The authors found high exposure to butylparaben and low exposure to 4-nonylphenol during pregnancy were risk factors for asthma development in children at 4 years of age.

These risks were observed to become higher as gestational age decreased.

Postpartum depression (PPD) rates also had notable increases in those with class I and class II/III obesity.

Investigators also found that vaccination for those aged 27 to 45 produces a higher number needed to vaccinate.

Women aged 40 to 44 years at the time of natural menopause showed about a 30% decreased risk for asthma incidence.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasing role in sexual and reproductive health services and can provide that trustworthy information to patients.

The study found that this patient population was about 25% more likely to have serious mental health issues after childbirth.

Pregnancy rtes show similarity across the different glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications that were prescribed.

The authors note that exercise beyond 3 times per week was not associated with a lower risk of asthma, and more research is needed to confirm this finding.

Nationally, 7 million women live in maternal health deserts, defined as counties with limited or no available obstetric care.

In postmenopausal women, the gel can reduce moderate to severe hot flashes as well as menopausal changes and symptoms.

There are gonadotoxic risks of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery that are important to discuss with patients.

Awareness of uterine fibroids and uterine fibroid embolization can prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, especially in Black women, who are more likely to have uterine fibroids.

Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.

The highest pre-term birth rates were consistently observed among those who were Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific islander with public insurance.

Research showed that children born via assisted reproductive technology were 36% more likely to develop heart defects.

As of now, data suggest minimal risk of drug interactions between oral contraceptives and injectable semaglutide.

The findings support current recommendations for pregnant individuals or those who might become pregnant during the influenza season, specifically those with successive pregnancies.