Women's Health

Take a look back at the top 10 women’s health news articles published on Drug Topics® this year.

Patients in California were able to receive a contraceptive prescription during a visit with a pharmacist.

When women are underrepresented in health care, half of our world’s population becomes at-risk.

Breast cancer continues to affect women globally, with approximately 13% developing invasive disease. New treatment regimens and options are on the horizon for breast cancer therapy.

One year after the close of the Increasing Access to Contraception (IAC) Learning Community, participants had sustained their efforts in support of at least 1 goal: to improve adolescent girls' and women’s access to the full range of contraceptive options.

"The spread of misinformation and mistrust in doctors and science is contributing to staggeringly low vaccination rates among pregnant people," said the American Colleges of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Researchers examined the effects of severe acute respiratory infections on pregnancy and reported some concerning findings.

The fourth annual Women Pharmacist Day will take place on October 12 and honor the many strides made by women in pharmacy. Head to the Drug Topics® social media pages to celebrate.

A study published in The BMJ reveals that menopausal hormone therapy is not linked to an increased risk of developing dementia in women.

In part 1 of this series, Dr. Mallampalli sits down with Drug Topics® to discuss biosimilars as a treatment option for chronic health conditions and their impact on women’s health.

A study released in JAMA reveals a 25% increase in cannabis use in pregnant women during the pandemic in the United States.