Adolescent Girls Using Oral Contraceptives Have Higher Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms
Symptoms of depression are associated with oral contraceptive use in 16-year-old girls compared with adolescents and young women up to 25 years of age.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
High Birth Number May Harm Cardiovascular Health in Women
Association also seen between more births, less ideal body mass.
Comparison of Diagnostic Assays for Vaginitis
Researchers performed a clinical evaluation of the performance of MAX VP compared with Affirm for the detection of 3 vaginal pathogens in symptomatic women.
Pregnancy Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Later Hypertension
Complications such as preterm births and preeclampsia double the risk.
Optimizing Diagnosis and Management of PCOS in Pediatric Patients
Symptoms of PCOS typically manifest during the early pubertal years, though diagnosing this condition in adolescence remains a clinical challenge.
Abnormal Menstrual Cycle Linked to Elevated Mortality
Women reporting irregular menstrual cycle at 14 to 17, 18 to 22 more likely to die from any causes.
2009-2015 Saw Breastfeeding Up for Most Races/Ethnicities
Disparities in breastfeeding rates increased between black, white infants from 2009-10 to 2014-15.
Too Much, Too Little Weight Gain May Harm Twin Pregnancies
Study informs guidance for ranges of safe, unsafe weight gain in twin pregnancies.
Hysterectomy Technique Tied to Poorer Uterine Cancer Outcomes
Uncontained uterine power morcellation tied to higher mortality in women with undetected uterine cancer.
Changes in Air Pollution Levels May Affect Risk for Preterm Birth
For second pregnancy, risk higher among low-risk women with high, persistent air pollution exposure.
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