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Young age, low number of prior pregnancies are risk factors for misdiagnosis of interstitial ectopic pregnancy
Interstitial ectopic pregnancy (IEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in or... Read more -
Science for living: Addressing the growing OB/GYN shortage and maternity care crisis
The United States continues to face a growing maternal health crisis. Despite being one of the most resource-rich nations in... Read more -
Widely-used technique for assessing IVF embryos may be flawed, study suggests
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is likely to... Read more -
FDA and Kenvue say no autism link to Tylenol use during pregnancy
The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other... Read more -
Federally qualified health centers could boost cervical cancer screening
A new national study, led by MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Trisha Amboree, Ph.D., assistant professor in the MUSC Department... Read more -
Large-scale analysis shows potential long-term benefits of initiating hormones during perimenopause
Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the use of... Read more -
Japan approves its first over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill
Japan has given regulatory approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill, its manufacturer said on Monday, the first time the socially... Read more -
Call for nationwide menopause education program
More than three-quarters of women feel that they are not well-informed enough about menopause, according to a new study led... Read more -
Virtual antenatal care linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes
Women who receive more virtual antenatal care during their second or third trimesters could experience poorer pregnancy outcomes, including higher... Read more -
Study highlights need for increased physician training to care for patients following self-managed medication abortion
As more states restrict clinician-managed abortion in the wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision... Read more -
Survey shows many are unaware of advancements in obstetrics care
While delaying motherhood is a growing national trend, a new Orlando Health survey reveals a widespread public misconception. Over half... Read more -
PFAS levels in mothers' blood associated with children's brain structure and functional outcomes
Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, and Örebro University, Sweden, have discovered that the levels... Read more -
The evidence is clear: National pharmacare for contraception can't wait
Why should women in British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon have access to free contraception while the... Read more -
Seaweed-based tablet transforms menstrual cups into tools for health tracking
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new menstrual health product designed to complement and enhance an existing menstrual cup... Read more -
AI-supported cervical cancer screening tested in Kenya and Tanzania
AI can be used to detect cervical cancer in women in resource-limited parts of the world. However, for this method... Read more
