People often lose birth control pills in their handbags or down the drain. Losing a pill is not usually a problem. A person should call their doctor for advice and a replacement pack while continuing to use their regular pack. However, the best advice varies, depending on the type of birth control. Learn more here.…
The “fertility awareness” app, called Natural Cycles, calculates the days of the month a woman is likely to be fertile based on daily body temperature readings and menstrual cycle information. FDA Approvals …read more
Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) is the first vaginal ring contraceptive approved that provides a full year of protection against unintended pregnancy. FDA Approvals …read more
Women who initiate HPV vaccination series after age 21 do not receive the same benefit as adolescents and younger women, a study has shown. Medscape Medical News …read more
The first state-based analysis of trends showed a significant increase between 1999 and 2014 in opioid use disorder in pregnant women at labor and delivery in all 28 states studied, according to the CDC. Medscape Medical News …read more
According to a recent study, eating a diet that includes more soy protein could strengthen the bones of women, regardless of reproductive status. …read more
The FDA is concerned about misuse and overreliance of rupture of amniotic membrane lab test results without other clinical assessments to make patient management decisions, which could lead to serious harm. News Alerts …read more
The newly published ARRIVE study upends decades of common wisdom among clinicians that induction in pregnancy can increase the likelihood of cesarean delivery. Medscape Medical News …read more
Every woman heals differently, so there no right time to begin having sex after a C-section. Doctors usually advise waiting at least 6 weeks, however, as the cervix and incision site require time to heal. Learn more about what to expect, including how to reduce strain on the wound and when to start using birth…
Noticing blood clots in your menstrual blood is perfectly normal. Menstrual clots usually indicate a heavy flow. People may wish to see a doctor if the blood clots are very large or very frequent. In this article, we look at the causes of normal and abnormal menstrual clots, and when to seek medical advice. …read…