Gynecology/Obstetrics News

ACOG recently published new prenatal guidance that recommends screening patients for social drivers of health and adjusting care based on their individual needs, including the frequency of visits and care modalities.

Hormonal intrauterine devices were associated with a higher incidence of rosacea in women compared with nonhormonal devices, according to a study.

A long-acting contraceptive implant delivered with novel microneedle technology could provide a more accessible, nonsurgical option for women and increase the likelihood of medication use, according to preclinical data.

Vaginitis, which incudes yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, affects up to 75% of women at least once in their lives, yet many women are unaware that this can put them at increased risk for a sexually transmitted infection, or STI.

Autistic women can face unique challenges during the menopause transition, especially when it comes to navigating sensory challenges and interactions with clinicians as they seek to address their symptoms.

Women are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy today because of global improvements in infrastructure and access to care, but researchers caution humanitarian funding cuts could reverse any large public health gains.

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not associated with major structural birth defects, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Women with endometriosis wait on average 7 to 10 years to receive an accurate diagnosis, often after seeing multiple specialists while living with debilitating menstrual pain or infertility.

U.S. fathers who took at least 2 weeks of parental leave were 31% more likely to report their infant was still breastfeeding at 8 weeks compared with fathers who took fewer than 2 weeks’ leave, according to survey data.