Women's Health

Discover effective over-the-counter solutions for menstrual cramps, including NSAIDs and alternative therapies, to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Currently, systemic estrogen replacement therapy is contraindicated for women who have a history of ischemic stroke due to the risk of stroke recurrence.

Investigators found that Opill increased access for patients who were uninsured, identified as Black or Latina, had lower education, and lived in the Southern United States.

Amid multiple methods for protecting children against RSV, researchers explored the strengths, limitations, and future approaches of each.

Adolescents often are at higher risk of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections due to inadequate knowledge of protective practices.

This episode explores the often-overlooked impact of grief on patients and pharmacy staff, highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in recognizing emotional health needs and providing compassionate support.

Although stroke is not common in pregnancy or childbearing years, pregnancy can increase the risk.

In an exploration of recent mothers across the US, researchers addressed the association of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy with breastfeeding and breastfeeding cessation.

Sit-to-stand transitions may lower diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity, offering a simple way to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Researchers gathered a group of adolescent-serving clinicians and asked them about their confidence in helping patients with abortion access.

Researchers in Kenya explored vaccination behaviors among individuals of various socioeconomic or educational statuses.

Study data reveal that women with low blood glucose levels before conception face higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing the need for screening and education.

A study found that the MyMenoplan website significantly improved users’ menopause knowledge, treatment awareness, and decision-making confidence.

The risk of untreated depression for pregnant women can cause adverse outcomes, which can include relapse in mood symptoms, suicide, and overdose death.

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency experience a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, highlighting the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.

Recent study data showed that 45% of women treated with both therapies achieved at least 20% total body weight loss.

Investigators said they hope the findings contribute to greater awareness that premenstrual disorders can have long-term health consequences.

Women who received mindfulness-based interventions experienced improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety, depressive symptoms, and stress.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, MPH, speaks with Lindsey Ferraro, PharmD, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.

Pharmacists play a key role in medication for abortion care by providing clinical guidance, patient counseling, and advocacy.

Pharmacists are increasingly helping expand access to medication abortion by dispensing mifepristone and providing patient guidance, especially in underserved areas.

Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, discusses how pharmacists can support patient counseling and education around medication abortion.

Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, discusses how pharmacist involvement in medication abortion can improve reproductive health care access.

Researchers developed, pilot-tested, and evaluated the feasibility of a telehealth electronic application that simulated pharmacists’ prescribing of contraceptives to adolescents and young adults.

For women in rural populations, access to education and care is limited, causing disparities in diabetes care.