Women's Health
E-consults could make penicillin allergy delabeling more accessible for pregnant patients
Electronic consults with allergists helped pregnant women with reported penicillin allergy be evaluated and delabeled before delivery, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Survey: Many pharmacists willing to prescribe medication abortion drugs but need training
More than two-thirds of pharmacists in California surveyed said they would be willing to prescribe medication abortion, if legally permitted, but more than half reported lacking confidence in their knowledge of abortion drugs.
CDC: Health-related social needs negatively impact access to mammography screening
Only 30% of women with health-related social needs underwent mammography screening for breast cancer in the previous 2 years, according to a newly released CDC Vital Signs report.
More adverse outcomes seen with fetal growth restriction even when prenatally resolved
Neonates with prenatally resolved fetal growth restriction continue to have increased risks for adverse perinatal outcomes, according to study results published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Top in women’s health: Future of mifepristone; Biden invests in women’s health research
On March 26, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the accessibility, efficacy and safety of mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medication abortion.
Pelvic floor muscle training improves sexual function for women
Pelvic floor muscle training improved reported sexual function for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, but uncertainties with specific sexual dysfunctions and exact dosing remain, according to researchers.
HHS: Patient consent required before conducting sensitive exams
The HHS has released guidance regarding the requirement for hospitals to obtain informed patient consent before performing sensitive examinations.
Contraception sources differ for adolescent, young adults based on sociodemographics
Sources for contraception differed among adolescents and young adults based on sociodemographic factors such as insurance status, age and residential area, according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Self-managed abortion medication distribution outside formal settings rose after Dobbs
Distribution of medication for self-managed abortion from sources outside of formal health care settings increased 6 months after the Dobbs decision, despite state-level bans and restrictions, according to findings published in JAMA.
Longer exclusive breastfeeding may lower hematologic cancer risk for children
Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3 months was associated with reduced childhood hematologic cancer risk vs. shorter breastfeeding durations, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.