Women's Health

Low sexual desire affects up to 40% of women across the lifespan but currently there is no treatment option for those beyond their reproductive years.

Experts reviewed data from the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that prompted class warnings for estrogen-containing therapies and called for changes, education.

Combined estrogen-progestin hormone therapy used to manage VMS of menopause was associated with a higher risk of developing luminal-like breast cancer subtypes and other subtypes.

ENDO 2025: The publications reflect growing consensus that integration of endocrine screening into standard clinical workflows is essential for early risk detection and long-term disease prevention.

Maternal depression significantly disrupts parenting behaviors, impacting child development and emotional bonding, according to an updated international literature review.

Key predictors of the severity of self-reported cognitive complaints among nurses going through menopause included symptom severity and climacteric stage.

Bayer's elinzanetant gains UK approval as the first dual-action, nonhormonal treatment for menopausal symptoms.

Lipocene anticipates the phase 3 trial data will support an NDA submission for LPCN 1154 to treat PPD in mid-2026, the company said.

Research presented at ACOG 2025 showed 99% of pregnant women included in the analysis were eligible for aspirin, per ACOG guidelines.

From primary care management of heavy menstrual bleeding to postpartum depression screening, find out what you may have missed at ACOG 2025.

Social determinants including partner status, smoking history, and BMI were significantly associated with reduced access to effective hormone therapy for menopausal women.

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ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.

ASCO 2025. Elinzanetant significantly reduced the frequency of VMS vs placebo in women on endocrine therapy for treatment or prevention of HR+ breast cancer.

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For every 10% increase in energy from high-quality carbohydrates, the odds of healthy aging rose by 31%, according to an analysis of data from the Nurse's Health Study.

ACOG 2025: Laxmi Gannu, MS, discusses key findings from a provider survey on postpartum depression screening practices, training gaps, and referral patterns.

Johanna Finkle, MD, outlines how clinicians can adapt weight management counseling during key stages of a woman’s life, from preconception through menopause.

HHS Secretary Kennedy announced the CDC will no longer recommend vaccination against infection with SARS-CoV-2 for the 2 vulnerable populations.

ESOC 2025: New research reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, urging careful assessment by clinicians.

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, urged primary care clinicians to screen early, refer confidently, and help change the statistics on maternal mental health.

ACOG 2025: Johanna Finkle, MD, shares strategies to start weight conversations with patients and build clinician confidence in counseling and treatment options.

ACOG 2025: Elizabeth Mollard, PhD, discusses her research on how Medicaid policies influence postpartum depression screening rates.

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the importance of listening closely to how patients describe postpartum distress—and to read between the lines.

ACOG 2025: The Junonia study was designed to understand gaps in care for women with PPD using surveys of their clinicians and care coordinators.

The nonhormonal neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist improved menopausal adiposity without appreciable impact on body weight or BMI, Santoro explained at 2025 ACOG meeting.

ACOG 2025: Pregnant patients may not want to discuss weight gain initially, so focus on overall perinatal health, and use that information to guide more conversation.

Pregnant patients' perceptions do not match clinician certainty on abstinence counseling during pregnancy, and clinicians may not be asking patients about their partner's substance use.

Researchers report an alarming number of missed opportunities to screen pregnant individuals for thyroid disease, including among women with a history of the condition.

ACOG 2025: Dr Baker shares how language can help create a trusting space for patients to speak openly about postpartum depression.