Women's Health

The approval of norgestrel (Opill) is expected to help reduce barriers to access by allowing people to obtain the medication without needing to see a health care provider.

Vasomotor symptoms include hot flashes and night sweats, which can negatively impact a woman's quality of life.

Discussions around women’s health should extend beyond talking about menstruation and pregnancy to include all aspects of health.

Common treatments for acne are known to be unsafe for pregnant women, but alternative treatments exist that are safe for use; however, actual treatment patterns within this patient population are unclear.

A recent clinical trial showed positive results from the selective neurokinin-1,3 receptor antagonist elinzanetant (Bayer) against menopausal vasomotor symptoms.

According to a recent study, the association between employment status and contraceptive use observed in a period before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was not found after the ACA ended.

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.