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News, opinions and meeting coverage in obstetrics and gynecology.

FDA approved zuranolone (Zurzuvae) over a photo of a tired-looking woman sitting on the couch next to a baby stroller.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Pill for Postpartum Depression

In one trial, more than twice as many women achieved remission after 2-week treatment course

A photo of a pregnant woman holding a pill organizer.

<乌鸦传媒>Neurodevelopment After Prenatal Exposure to Newer Epilepsy Drugs Tracked for 3 Years

Commonly prescribed anti-seizure medications did not show worse outcomes

A photo of a pregnant woman laying on a couch looking at her smart phone.

<乌鸦传媒>Video-Based Antenatal Care Education Helped Parents of Preemies

Videos delivered via text message resulted in more knowledge, without spiking parental anxiety

IAS over a photo of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

<乌鸦传媒>Infant Boys Better at Resisting HIV Than Girls?

Innate immune system differences in early life may be the key, researcher says

A computer rendering of a fetus in the womb and a cervical pessary.

<乌鸦传媒>Cervical Device Didn't Help High-Risk Pregnancies

Trial findings could spell the end for intravaginal pessary in this setting

IAS over a photo of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia.

<乌鸦传媒>Near-Zero Risk of HIV Transmission With Low Viral Loads

"These data provide a powerful opportunity to destigmatize HIV," researchers say

A photo of the Opill packaging and inserts.

<乌鸦传媒>Once the New OTC Birth Control Pill Is Available, What About Cost and Coverage?

Do health plans have to cover the nonprescription pill?

A computer rendering of a vial of Hepatitis C positive blood laying on several other vials.

<乌鸦传媒>Hep C Infections in Pregnancy Skyrocketed Over the Past Two Decades

Prevalence in pregnant women jumped 16-fold from 1998 through 2018

A computer rendering of Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria attached to epithelial cells

<乌鸦传媒>Screen-and-Treat for Bacterial Vaginosis Fails to Reduce Preterm Births

However, post hoc analysis suggests possible benefit for one subgroup

A photo of a mature female physician taking the blood pressure of her pregnant patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Early-Pregnancy Serial BP Measurements Can Reclassify Risk of Preeclampsia

BP trajectories improve on prediction using standard risk factors alone

FDA APPROVED norgestrel (Opill) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>First OTC Birth Control Pill Approved

Sea change for pregnancy prevention

A photo of a woman holding an emergency contraceptive pill in its blisterpack.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Patients Successfully Self-Manage Medication Abortion, Study Shows

Even beyond 10 weeks gestation, medication abortions were largely complete

A graphical representation of a genome sequence map.

<乌鸦传媒>Whole Genome Sequencing Boosts Diagnosis of Rare Disease in Infants

Whole genome scans took longer than a commercially available test, but not for most urgent cases

A photo of a pregnant woman wearing headphones and laying on a couch.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal Mortality Remains 'Unacceptably High' in the U.S., Study Shows

Black women continue to have the highest maternal mortality rates

A photo of a nurse comforting her patient during childbirth.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal Outcomes at Rural Hospitals Hinge on Delivery Volume

Excess severe maternal morbidity in lower-volume rural hospitals

A photo of a woman napping with her hand on her pregnant belly.

<乌鸦传媒>The Dangerous Reality of Pregnancy in the U.S.

All states should offer 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage

A photo of abortion protestors holding signs in front of the Supreme Court building.

<乌鸦传媒>A Year Later, Doctors Feel Impact of Dobbs Decision 'Every Single Day'

"Sometimes, I feel that I am not able to fulfill the Hippocratic Oath"

A photo of a young mother breastfeeding her baby on a city bench.

<乌鸦传媒>Could Extreme Heat Make It Harder to Breastfeed?

We need more research on the impact of environmental factors

A photo of Tori Bowie after winning the 100 meter finale at the 2017 IAAF World Championships athletics.

<乌鸦传媒>In Wake of Tori Bowie's Death, Doctor Warns Preeclampsia 'Spares No One'

"The most important thing is to make sure that women ... do not dismiss their own symptoms"

A photo of mother playing with her infant son.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Can't I Be Both a Good Doctor and a Good Mother?

You don't have to put your parenting plans on hold

A photo of an unhappy-looking pregnant woman sitting in her bathroom.

<乌鸦传媒>Extreme Morning Sickness Factors Into Subsequent Cardiovascular Risk for Moms

Novel risk factor did not hinge on preeclampsia

A photo of a pregnant woman holding a white pill and a glass of water.

<乌鸦传媒>Genetic Risk Score Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Over a dozen genetic loci linked to preeclampsia, gestational hypertension

ACOG over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Pregnant Patients With Risk Factors for Thyroid Disease Are Not Getting Screened

Universal screening may be beneficial, researcher says

ACOG over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Insurance Loss After Pregnancy Tied to Less Postpartum Prescription Contraception

Loss of insurance more frequent in states without Medicaid expansion

A photo of a woman standing in front of shelves of products in a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Tackling Barriers to OTC Birth Control Pills

FDA approval would be a critical step, but we must address other access issues

ACOG over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Cabergoline Relieved Painful Breast Symptoms After Second-Trimester Pregnancy Loss

Only 28% of those who received the off-label drug experienced symptoms vs 97% of placebo group

A computer rendering of HPV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Perinatal HPV Transmission Low and Cleared Quickly

Data reassuring for the many women who test positive in pregnancy

A photo of a nurse touching an infant in the neotatal intensive care unit

<乌鸦传媒>Vibrating Crib Mattress Eases Opioid Withdrawal for Exposed Infants

"A great need to reduce medication treatment in this vulnerable population," says researcher

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Drug-Resistant Ringworm in U.S.; Mail-In HPV Tests Work; Pope Urges Procreation

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo US and Colorado flags flying over the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver, Colorado.

<乌鸦传媒>Colorado Becomes First State to Ban So-Called Abortion Pill Reversals

The legislation is part of broader package of abortion rights policy

FDA ADCOMM OTC birth control pill (Opill) over a photo of a woman holding a blisterpack of oral contraceptives.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Raise Multiple Issues on OTC Birth Control Pill

Is labeling enough for users to take the drug correctly and self-deselect?

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

<乌鸦传媒>$15K Surgery Shakedown? Med School Dean's Twitter Snafu; Lethal Injection 'Expert'

This past week in healthcare investigations

A photo of Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, and the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City.

<乌鸦传媒>Feds Probe Hospitals Accused of Denying Emergency Abortion Care

State laws may have changed, but federal EMTALA requirements have not, says HHS secretary

A photo of an anti-abortion center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Spot Anti-Abortion 'Crisis Pregnancy' Centers

And why you and your patients need to know what they really are

A computer rendering of in vitro fertilization

<乌鸦传媒>Prednisone Did Not Improve Live Birth Rates for Women With Recurrent IVF Failure

The steroid may also lead to higher risks of preterm delivery and biochemical pregnancy loss

AUA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois

<乌鸦传媒>More Men Are Expressing Interest in Vasectomy After SCOTUS Abortion Decision

Vasectomy consults more than doubled in the 3 months after Dobbs compared with the year before

A photo of the entrance to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists headquarters in Washington, D.C.

<乌鸦传媒>ACOG PAC Donated Over $1M to Anti-Abortion Legislators

Ob/gyn organization maintains stated support for reproductive healthcare, including abortion

A black and white portrait of a pregnant black woman holding her belly.

<乌鸦传媒>Shameful Outcomes

Abortion is today's hot topic in women's health, but we're overlooking an equally important one

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Sperm Donor Banned Over Incest Fears; COVID Hampered Teen Sex; Jerry Springer Dies

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of Streptococcus agalactiae bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>Kids' Epilepsy Tied to Group B Strep Meningitis, not Sepsis, in Infancy

Risk more than 15-fold higher following invasive Group B Streptococcus meningitis

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