Women's Health
US Supreme Court dismisses appeal over Idaho’s abortion ban, allowing emergency care
On Thursday, June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court formally dismissed an appeal over Idaho’s current strict abortion ban, allowing for abortions to be performed in the state in emergency situations.
Mental, physical health, domestic violence, substance use tied to maternal suicide rate
Perinatal vs. non-perinatal suicide was more likely to be associated with depression, substance use, physical health issues and recent bereavement, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and policies, researchers reported.
Irish diabetes in pregnancy program takes control of gestational diabetes
ORLANDO — Since 2005, an Irish diabetes in pregnancy program has steadily improved pregnancy and neonatal outcomes through extensive research and development of services for care before, during and after pregnancy.
Fewer filled oral contraceptive prescriptions in states restricting abortion
The Dobbs decision was associated with declines in prescriptions for oral contraceptive pills, especially for emergency contraception, in states with the most restrictive abortion laws, according to cohort study results.
More ED visits, imaging tests, hysterectomies with vs. without chronic pelvic pain
Women with chronic pelvic pain have more ED visits, imaging tests and hysterectomies and higher rates of overlapping chronic pain conditions vs. women without chronic pelvic pain, according to findings published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
‘A major clue has been discovered’: Data illuminate autoimmunity gap between women and men
A possible genetic rationale for why women acquire more autoimmune diseases than men has been discovered, according to findings published recently in Cell.
Nearly 10% of women with cesarean delivery experience PTSD at 2 months postpartum
At 2 months postpartum, about one in 11 women with cesarean deliveries at 34 weeks’ gestation or longer developed PTSD symptoms, according to study results published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
IVF live birth rate lower with deep infiltrating endometriosis, endometrioma
Live birth rates were lower for women with vs. without deep infiltrating endometriosis and/or endometrioma undergoing first IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection, according to study results published in Fertility and Sterility.
What is the ideal graft for ACL surgery in female athletes?
Female athletes, especially those who participate in pivoting sports, are known to have a higher risk for ACL tears, along with contralateral ACL tears and subsequent revision ACL reconstructions.
Change the game: Injury challenges in female athletes
Since the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, participation of women in sports has steadily increased.