Women’s Health News

As a child, Sigal Klipstein, MD, would visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago with her parents and be intrigued by the developing human exhibit, where she saw the progression of embryos to fetuses.

I opened a solo practice in a rural setting in northeast Oklahoma. I am the only provider in my clinic, and it is a journey that has been very rewarding.

NEW ORLEANS — Exposure to air pollution around the time of conception was linked to an increased risk for miscarriage compared with less exposure, according to study results presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.

Elagolix 150 mg once daily significantly reduced heavy menstrual bleeding from uterine leiomyomas among premenopausal women, according to trial results published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

CHICAGO — Dermatologists are in a position to identify and aid those affected by human trafficking, and many organizations are advocating for the community to get involved.

Delaying frozen embryo transfer for at least 6 months after clinical pregnancy loss was linked to better pregnancy outcomes vs. shorter interpregnancy intervals, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Among women with hypertension, the use of blood pressure medications may reduce their risk for newly diagnosed fibroids.

Use of misoprostol alone, without a procedural intervention, was an effective method for terminating pregnancy, which offers more options for women seeking medical abortion, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Maternal depressive symptom trajectories remained stable throughout pregnancy and up to 2 years after childbirth, which suggests focusing not only on postpartum depression but depression throughout pregnancy, researchers reported.

OB/GYN residents report a reduced desire to practice or pursue a medical fellowship after their residency in states with more abortion restrictions, according to survey findings published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.