Women's Health

Women who received epidural analgesia during labor were less likely to experience severe maternal morbidity complications, such as heart attack or heart failure and sepsis.

Pharmacists play an important—and expanding—role in women’s health care.

The authors note further research on technological monitoring methods can help health care providers better optimize patient care and improve nonadherence and nonpersistence.

Continued disparities of gender representation in cardiovascular research reveal oversights that impact adequate diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women.

Fertility pharmacists understand the importance of education, awareness, and support women need to discover in navigating the complexities of fertility.

In 2014, the cobas human papillomavirus test was approved by the FDA for first-line, primary screening in women aged 25 years and older.

A review of the literature shows the sublingual vaccine holds promise for the treatment of this condition.

Both MetS and obesity status have independent and differential associations with breast cancer, and may serve as separate targets for breast cancer prediction and prevention strategies.

The authors note that this finding may have promise for use in assessing mental health conditions and improving patient outcomes.

Knowing systemic deficits and national goals boosts awareness

Study investigators also found that dietary modifications were not associated in improving risks of certain chronic diseases and cancers.

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.

Compared with women who aren’t experiencing menopausal symptoms, women in the perimenopause stage were approximately 40% more likely to experience depressive symptoms.

Venture capital investments in women's health are growing, with innovation looking beyond traditional avenues.

Tisotumab vedotin-tftv is the first antibody-drug conjugate to demonstrate positive overall survival data in patients with previously treated recurrent or metastatic cancer.

Pivmecillinam (Pivya; UTILITY therapeutics Ltd) tablets were approved for female adults with uncomplicated urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus.

Pharmacists can play important roles in counseling patients and, in some states, prescribing contraception.

Access to birth control is a crucial part of preventive health care, but financial barriers persist

Opill is a nonprescription, progestin-only contraceptive pill, with nearly 50 years of use and data supporting the safety and effectiveness of progestin-only pills.

Guidance on evaluating contraceptive options for patients with psychiatric conditions

In the RUBY phase 3 trial, dostarlimab (Jemperli; GSK) with niraparib (Zejula; GSK) had significant progression free survival compared to the standard of care.

Fortification with folic acid may be especially beneficial in countries that do not have mandated folic acid fortification regulations.

The treatment is indicated for patients with FRα-positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers.

Lakdawala and Vernon’s session discusses the changing landscape of hormonal contraception and pharmacists’ roles within it.

Oteseconazole (Vivjoa; Mycovia Pharmaceutical Inc) is the first and only medication for this indication in postmenopausal women and those who do not have reproductive potential.

Triona Schmelter discusses Opill’s availability, pricing, effectiveness, safety, and impact on addressing barriers to contraceptive access.

Women who have longer ovarian function and enter menopause later in life tend to live longer, according to women’s health researcher.

Menopause can have severe repercussions on female health which impact quality of life and health span, according to an expert of women’s health.