A study found prenatal #OpioidUse is linked to higher maternal morbidity, including hypertensive disorders and transfusion needs, alongside worse infant outcomes. Findings highlight risks beyond neonatal effects. #MaternalHealth Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/jamie-l...

A study found distinct cervicovaginal microbiota patterns linked to frozen embryo transfer success in women with #endometriosis, suggesting the uterine microenvironment may influence implantation beyond embryo quality. #Infertility Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/bacteri...

Researchers report accelerating annual increases in #GestationalDiabetes, with neighborhood deprivation emerging as a potential risk factor linked to higher rates and long-term cardiometabolic risk. #MaternalOutcomes Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/us-gest...

In the PREVENT-PE trial, women offered risk-stratified early-term birth had lower rates of #preeclampsia vs usual care, with similar maternal and neonatal outcomes. #PregnancyResearch Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/planned...

In an interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Elisabeth McClymont, PhD, discussed study findings showing #COVID19 vaccination during pregnancy reduced hospitalization for severe disease by 62% and ICU admission by ~90%. #vaccineswork Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/elisabe...

New evidence-based guidelines outline week-by-week strategies for managing antiseizure medications during and after pregnancy, offering clinicians a clear roadmap to support healthy pregnancies in women with #epilepsy. #PregnancyCare Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/pregnan...

A study found higher rates of maternal and infant infection among pregnancies with opioid-related diagnoses. Analysis of 5.5M California births showed rising prevalence and increased maternal and neonatal morbidity. #NeonatalHealth #OpioidUse Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/opioid-...

A large trial found that mid–second-trimester maternal blood biomarker screening with targeted preventive care significantly improved #NeonatalOutcomes in pregnancies otherwise considered low risk for preterm birth. #MaternalFetalMedicine Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/pretrm-...

Researchers report no convincing evidence that oestrogen-only or combined MHT meaningfully alters dementia risk in postmenopausal women, highlighting key evidence gaps for future study. #CognitiveHealth #Postmenopause Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/no-evid...

A study found women with high- and intermediate-penetrance breast cancer genes were more often identified through criteria-independent genetic testing, highlighting limits of family history–based guidelines. #BreastCancer #GeneticTesting Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/broader...

A phase 1 trial from Cleveland Clinic showed a novel preventive vaccine for triple-negative breast cancer induced an immune response in 74% of participants, with a favorable safety and tolerability profile. #BreastCancer #ClinicalTrial Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/phase-1...

A study found HPV vaccination was linked to lower odds of high-grade vulvar and vaginal lesions, with a 37-fold risk reduction in vaccinated vs unvaccinated women. #HPVVaccine #CancerPrevention Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/hpv-vac...

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowers risks of severe illness, ICU admission, and preterm birth, with benefits observed across Delta and Omicron variants. #PregnancyHealth #COVID19Vaccine Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/covid-1...

FDA approvals in 2025 marked major progress in women’s health, expanding access to care and improving diagnostic accuracy across the reproductive lifespan. #WomensHealth #FDA #HealthPolicy Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/top-fda...

FDA revisions to menopausal #HormoneTherapy labeling in 2025 removed several boxed warnings, while nonhormonal options continue to grow. Emerging therapies aim to personalize VMS treatment based on safety and efficacy. #Menopause Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/new-non...

From FDA-approved #UUI treatment to #epilepsy challenges in motherhood check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 15 & December 19, 2025. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/contemp...

In a recent video, Joshua Hare, MD, FACC, discusses female #SexualDysfunction, noting it affects ~40% of postmenopausal women and is often underrecognized despite significant impacts on quality of life. #Menopause Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/joshua-...

A meta-analysis found that adding magnetic bead auricular point therapy, electroacupuncture, or prophylactic steroids to #EpiduralAnalgesia significantly reduced epidural-related maternal fever risk. #LaborAndDelivery Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/adjunct...

A study found women ≥65 years have higher odds of late-stage #CervicalCancer vs younger women, despite guidelines allowing screening cessation after adequate prior screening. #CancerScreening Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/late-st...

A new meta-analysis found transabdominal cervical #cerclage was associated with lower perinatal mortality and #PretermBirth rates vs transvaginal cerclage, with low overall certainty of evidence. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/transab...

A study found #IronDeficiency is significantly more common in adolescents with heavy #MenstrualBleeding, affecting over half of those with the condition compared with about one-quarter without it. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/heavy-m...

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the FemVue Controlled device for assessing fallopian tube status. The device combines FemVue and FemChec technologies and uses alternating saline and air contrast during #ultrasound. #MedicalDevices Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/fda-cle...

Acute heavy #MenstrualBleeding is linked to increased red blood cell transfusion use and higher treatment costs, according to a recent study. #WomensHealth Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/high-co...

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Revi System for long-term management of urgency #UrinaryIncontinence. The wearable device features a simplified design and adjustable control to support personalized therapy. #MedTech Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/fda-gra...

From preventing #CervicalCancer to managing #PostPartumDepression, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 8 & December 12, 2025. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/contemp...

First-trimester ultrasounds can detect serious fetal anomalies earlier than standard second-trimester scans, a UK study of over 1M pregnancies shows. Early detection varies widely by hospital type and protocol. #PrenatalCare #FetalHealth Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/early-u...

A meta-analysis finds continuing #metformin through the first trimester in women with #PCOS is linked to higher clinical pregnancy rates and a trend toward lower miscarriage risk vs placebo or no treatment. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/first-t...

Studies confirm #HPV vaccination directly prevents cervical cancer. Vaccinating before age 16 reduces incidence by ~80%, with countries reporting zero cases in fully vaccinated early-adolescent cohorts. #Vaccines Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/jo-morr...

New findings show brexanolone delivered rapid, sustained improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms in postpartum depression, with benefits lasting up to 12 months and no serious adverse events reported. #PPD #MaternalHealth Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/brexano...

Nonhormonal therapies for menopausal hot flashes are changing care. Fezolinetant and elinzanetant target brain pathways, offering effective relief for women who can’t take estrogen. #MenopauseCare #HotFlashes Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/genevie...

New Preterm Birth Actionable Risk Index predicts preterm birth using modifiable clinical factors and links risk to proven interventions, helping guide individualized prenatal care. #PretermBirth #MaternalHealth Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/actiona...

From #WeightGain in pregnancy to updated #CervicalCancer screening guidelines, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 1 & December 5, 2025. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/contemp...

The APT-Sepsis program demonstrated a 32% reduction in infection-related mortality and severe maternal infections in Malawi and Uganda, showing sustained, scalable impact in low-resource settings. #MaternalHealth #Sepsis Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/david-l...

Researchers identified 3 NAD-related metabolites—1MNA, 2PY, and 4PY—elevated in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss, offering potential biomarkers for risk assessment. #RecurrentMiscarriage #PregnancyLoss Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/nad-rel...

A new phase 2 trial of cendifensine showed up to a 92% reduction in moderate–severe #HotFlashes by week 12. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, MD, says the investigational therapy may offer a novel, broad-acting option for #menopause symptoms. Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/rebecca...

Research by Camille Powe, MD, examines outcomes after discontinuing GLP-1RAs before or during pregnancy. Findings show higher gestational #WeightGain and increased #MaternalRisks, underscoring the need for better guidance and further study. Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/camille...

A new review reports higher global prevalence rates of #endometriosis compared with #adenomyosis, based on 127 studies. Findings highlight diagnostic variability and the need for more consistent epidemiological data. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/endomet...

New data from the 2025 AMP Meeting suggests chromosomal changes detected through optical genome mapping may increase the odds of pregnancy loss. The method can uncover abnormalities often missed by traditional testing. #Genetics #PregnancyLoss Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/optical...

New evidence found no clear link between prenatal paracetamol use and autism or ADHD. Sibling analyses showed null associations. #PregnancyResearch #Neurodevelopment Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/paracet...

November 2025 delivered key updates in #WomensHealth, with new developments in menopause care, #urogynecology, contraception, and more. Contemporary OB/GYN’s monthly recap breaks down the most impactful regulatory and clinical findings. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/top-wom...

Pregnant and postpartum individuals face higher homicide risk than their nonpregnant peers. State firearm ownership and structural inequities all contribute to varying maternal homicide rates. #ViolencePrevention #HealthEquity Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/ayesha-...

A new study led by Marie Boller, MD, shows that despite overall declines in US cesarean rates from 2012–2021, #RacialDisparities have widened. Black birthing people continue to experience higher and increasing #Csection rates. Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/marie-b...

Carleara Weiss, MD, PhD, MSH, RN, highlights common sleep challenges in #menopause, including insomnia symptoms linked to hormonal changes. Greater awareness and tailored resources are needed. #SleepHealth Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/sleep-c...

Tony Anderson, DHSc, ELD, discusses how AI is already shaping IVF labs—from automated semen analysis with FDA-approved tools such as LensHooke to emerging systems for sperm identification. #AIInMedicine #IVF Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/tony-an...

From worsening #MaternalCare to self-hypnosis against #HotFlashes, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between November 17 & November 21, 2025. Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/contemp...

A study found a 51% increase in tubal ligation procedures after the Dobbs decision. Many patients cited the political climate as influencing their choices. #ReproductiveHealth #ContraceptionResearch Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/permane...

New evidence discussed by Katherine Perslev highlights that #WoundComplications after #VaginalDelivery may be more common than previously recognized. Prophylactic antibiotics reduced clinically relevant complications from 17% to 9% Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/katheri...

Intermountain Health researchers report that any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is linked to higher postpartum risks of heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and death within 5 years. #MaternalHealth #HDP Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/hyperte...

From 2018–2021, pregnant women experienced higher firearm-specific homicide rates than nonpregnant women, according to national data. Each 1% rise in state firearm ownership correlated with increased homicide risk. #GunViolence #WomensHealth Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/firearm...

A new randomized clinical trial found that a 6-week self-administered hypnosis program led to a 53% reduction in hot flashes, with benefits exceeding 60% at 3 months. Scalable, low-cost option for #menopause symptom relief. #HotFlashes Full video: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/gary-el...