Physicians Weigh In on Wave of Fetal Heartbeat Bills Across the United States
Georgia has been added to the growing list of states, including Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee, that have passed so-called fetal heartbeat bills.
Women’s Health
New Title X Rule Threatens Contraceptive Access for American Women
A new rule by the Trump administration may make it more challenging for women to access contraceptive services, despite evidence of the benefits to women, families, and the nation as a whole.
Genetic Variant May Put Some Women at Increased Risk for Contraceptive Failure
A genetic variant may play a major role in why hormonal contraception fails in some women, according to a new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Miscarriage
Not only is an influenza vaccine during pregnancy safe, it is necessary.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delays Seen With High-Deductible Health Plans
Low-income women in high-deductible health plans experienced significant delays in time to first breast imaging.
Endocrine Society Objects Changes to Title X Family Planning Program
The Endocrine Society has objected the US Department of Health & Human Services’ update to the Title X Family Planning Program.
Examining Pregnant Women’s Attitudes Toward a Zika Vaccine Trial
Pregnant women placed a high premium on clinical evidence when considering whether or not to participate in a hypothetic clinical trial of a Zika virus vaccine.
Examining the Rush for Contraceptives After the 2016 Election
Researchers compared long-acting reversible contraceptive insertion rates in the 30 days before and after the 2016 presidential election.
Advocating for Access to Prenatal Care for Undocumented Immigrants: Challenges and Benefits Examined
Despite giving birth to children who are American citizens, undocumented women struggle to receive adequate prenatal care.
Assessing Inequalities in Infertility Care Among Women
Internationally, infertility is ranked as the fifth most serious disability among women.
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