Women's Health

According to a recent study, pregnant women infected with COVID-19 experienced significant maternal mortality during pregnancy, with worse outcomes during the second wave of the pandemic compared to the first.

This comes after a district court in Texas ruled to keep Mifepristone available, but with heavy restrictions.

Over 400 pharmaceutical employees and executives signed an open letter in a show of solidarity with the FDA, but some say that big pharma’s actions helped lead to this moment in the first place.

A recent study showed a link between menopause and increased glaucoma risk, with estrogen-based treatment being a possible solution.

The FDA, state governors, and OB/GYN groups around the country are fighting back against Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling.

The risk of developing breast cancer was greater in women who are currently using or recently used progestogen-only contraceptives, a recent study showed.

The drug, called Lumisight, is an optical imaging agent that detects cancerous tissue during initial lumpectomy to allow for a more complete resection. An NDA has been submitted to the FDA.

There was a lower probability of initiating psycholeptics and experiencing postpartum psychiatric emergencies in study patients who continued using antidepressants

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Results from a phase 3 study show that the drug is effective in treating VMS symptoms due to menopause.

The drug, called Makena, was intended to stop premature births, but has not been effective in its goal, says the FDA.

The expansion was based on 4-year data from the monarchE study.

Developing innovative solutions for women with depression, accounting for differences in gender and sex, are critically important

The drug, manufactured by Sandoz, will treat conditions including osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

A single oral dose of azithromycin during labor in women planning vaginal delivery can significantly reduce the risk of maternal sepsis or death

Endometriosis has been linked with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, but more definitive research is needed

A strong association between air pollution exposure and bone mineral loss in postmenopausal women was identified by investigators.

England met the new target of the World Health Organization by eliminating the transmission of hepatitis B from mother to child.

Although contraceptives are widely available, many patients of color still face barriers to access.

“Vaccination coverage among pregnant women remains a priority,” the researchers wrote.

Community pharmacists need more support and resources to provide quality contraceptive counseling and care, according to a study published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Findings from a study in JAMA Network Open reveal valuable insight into the way cannabis legalization has impacted the perceptions of pregnant women who use cannabis in the US.

A follow-up of a trial cohort showed that children aged 5 years born to pregnant smokers had improved airway function when vitamin C supplementation was administered during pregnancy compared to placebo.

Women on Medicaid with opioid use disorder (OUD) who use medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are more likely to use contraception and to undergo female sterilization than peers not prescribed MOUD.

The FDA has approved another Tdap vaccine option for use during pregnancy to prevent pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough.

Pharmacists can play an important role in patients’ wellness journeys.

Following certification, brick-and-mortar pharmacies will be able to provide the medication to patients.

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Investigators set out to evaluate how medication access for certain rheumatic conditions has changed since June 2022.

Knowledge gaps can make OTC medication recommendations for this population a challenge.