Women's Health

Period-induced alcohol cravings and societal changes are contributing to a rising trend in women drinking, according to new research from Sarah McKetta, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University and Layne Robinson, clinical psychology doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the RISK Laboratory, University of Kentucky.

Menopause therapy coverage varies by insurance type and is dependent on FDA approval status, clinical guidelines and prior authorizations, all of which are best navigated with the help of a managed care pharmacy expert, according to Susan Cantrell, CEO, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

Care gaps in women’s health are closing, thanks to increased cultural awareness of gendered healthcare disparities, according to Susan Cantrell, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

Access to contraception is essential for reproductive health, yet women with disabilities face disproportionate obstacles.

Ways health systems can support care teams treating postpartum hemorrhage and the potential impacts of the Trump administration’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to Abigail Wooldridge, assistant professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois.

An experienced team of healthcare providers used to working together will likely be more successful when treating a postpartum hemorrhage, according to Abigail Wooldridge, assistant professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at The University of Illinois.

The United States has twice the postpartum hemorrhage mortality rate of other developed countries, which is why it’s essential to create and maintain safety protocols during obstetric emergencies, according to Abigail Wooldridge, assistant professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at The University of Illinois.

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country, a crisis perpetuated by the lack of federal funding of pregnancy research, according to a review published in JAMA Health Forum.

The Teal Wand was recently approved by the FDA as the first self-collection device to screen for cervical cancer, a major step forward for accessible women’s health, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Self-collected samples to test for cervical cancer are a step in the right direction when it comes to addressing healthcare barriers, according to Rahma S. Mkuu, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

While providers do bring up menopause with patients during visits, there are still some knowledge gaps, according to the results of a recent survey of women ages 40 to 70 and healthcare providers.

An overview of endometriosis subtypes, treatment options and costs, according to a recent research review published in JAMA.

The victims of intimate partner violence were found to have more menopause symptoms, according to the results of a Turkish study published this month in Menopause.

There is a lack of agreement on the clinical, psychological and social relevance of menopause between the transgender and gender diverse communities and medical professionals, according to the results of a study published this month in Menopause.

Women who undergo menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience cognitive decline, which may lead to dementia, according to new research.

An overview of menopause taboo, the lingering effects of the Women’s Health Initiative study and what employers can do support their menopausal workers, according to Stephanie Faubion, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and medical director of The Menopause Society.

Ways workplaces and insurance companies have begun to support menopausal women, according to Jenifer Allbright, Director of G&A Beneficial at G&A Partners.

Cancer mortality rates have decreased by 34% overall, but incidence rates for women of all ages continue to rise, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Study authors Susan D. Reed, MD, MPH, MS, and Erin Dwyer, MPH, both at the University of Washington School of Medicine, attribute some of these different challenges to underlying health disparities.

A new, first-of-its-kind study found that these symptoms occur particularly during the late menopause transition and post-menopause.

Modern research shows women’s health issues go beyond reproductive health and highlight women’s elevated risk for autoimmune and cardiovascular disease – among other conditions.

Menopausal gay, lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to report recent sexual activity with less vaginal symptoms than heterosexual women of the same age, a new study suggests.

The boxed warning follows a safety warning the FDA issued in September about the risk of liver injury from the use of Veozah to treat hot flashes.

The new guidelines consist of 145 recommendations for treating and managing premature ovarian insufficiency syndrome, which affects an estimated 4% of women under the age of 40 worldwide.

Aerobic exercise, particularly static exercises like yoga and stretching, performed 70 to 90 minutes three times a week over eight to 10 weeks, can significantly improve sleep disorders in menopausal women.