Women's Health

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.

Black and Native American patients were about 2 to 3 times more likely to die of cancer compared with White patients, and women younger than 50 years were affected more than male patients.

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

If approved, the combination of avutometinib with defactinib could be the first FDA-approved treatment option for low-grade serous ovarian cancer.

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.

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 updated prescribing information recommends laboratory tests prior to prescribing fezolinetant to determine baseline for hepatic function and injury.

Investigators presented additional data from a clinical trial at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence, demonstrating similar safety for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

When different skin tones are considered in imaging systems, women will receive more equitable screening and care.

Because these cells are present throughout the body, there may also be implications for other cancer types.

Investigators also established a negative association with higher vitamin C intake and diabetes prevalence.

IVIG was found to cease development of new lesions and heal previously documented erosions without adverse events to the patient or fetus.

The authors believe that improvements can be made to overlook the motherhood penalty and its associated pay gaps as well as changes to address workforce burnout.

In children aged 12, 18, and 24 months, there was no association between maternal COVID-19 exposure and abnormal scores on a neurodevelopment screening.

Evolving understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) underscores the need for inclusive research and support, especially for women.

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.

Orlynvah is approved for uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis.

Women are more likely to face burnout because they are often balancing both workload and family or home life responsibilities.

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

Gepotidacin could be first-in-class oral antibiotic treatment approved for uUTIs in over 20 years.