Women's Health

I love my job and helping patients at various stages in their lives. It is the most wonderful career that I can think of because I have a strong history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in my family.

Respiratory syncytial virus incidence rates among pregnant people are lower than those seen in older adults and young children, although researchers say rates are still significant and warrant consideration in vaccine policy decisions.

Induced abortion during the first trimester did not increase risk for Rh sensitization, which suggests that Rh testing and treatment in pregnancy is unnecessary before 12 weeks gestation, researchers reported in JAMA.

At this year’s CHEST Meeting in Honolulu, doctors from all over the world presented research on various respiratory diseases and conditions and gave talks on important topics in pulmonology.

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.

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.

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.

HPV detectability was associated with better clinical cervical cancer prognosis vs. no detectable virus with up to a 41% lower mortality risk, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

NEW ORLEANS — Both new-onset and ongoing untreated hypertension were associated with increased risks for newly diagnosed uterine fibroids among midlife women, according to findings presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.

Women who undergo endometriosis surgery report several quality of life improvements, according to study findings.