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Contemporary OB/GYN
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Contemporary OB/GYN® is a peer-reviewed journal providing practical information for doctors by doctors.
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Researchers report no convincing evidence that oestrogen-only or combined MHT meaningfully alters dementia risk in postmenopausal women, highlighting key evidence gaps for future study. #CognitiveHealth #Postmenopause

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January 6, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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A study found women with high- and intermediate-penetrance breast cancer genes were more often identified through criteria-independent genetic testing, highlighting limits of family history–based guidelines. #BreastCancer #GeneticTesting

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January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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A phase 1 trial from Cleveland Clinic showed a novel preventive vaccine for triple-negative breast cancer induced an immune response in 74% of participants, with a favorable safety and tolerability profile. #BreastCancer #ClinicalTrial

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January 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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A study found HPV vaccination was linked to lower odds of high-grade vulvar and vaginal lesions, with a 37-fold risk reduction in vaccinated vs unvaccinated women.
#HPVVaccine #CancerPrevention

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January 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowers risks of severe illness, ICU admission, and preterm birth, with benefits observed across Delta and Omicron variants. #PregnancyHealth #COVID19Vaccine

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January 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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FDA approvals in 2025 marked major progress in women’s health, expanding access to care and improving diagnostic accuracy across the reproductive lifespan. #WomensHealth #FDA #HealthPolicy

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Top FDA approvals in women's health in 2025 | Contemporary OB/GYN
Check out the biggest approvals in women's health during 2025.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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FDA revisions to menopausal #HormoneTherapy labeling in 2025 removed several boxed warnings, while nonhormonal options continue to grow. Emerging therapies aim to personalize VMS treatment based on safety and efficacy. #Menopause

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December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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From FDA-approved #UUI treatment to #epilepsy challenges in motherhood check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 15 & December 19, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: FemVue clearance, flibanserin approval, and more | Contemporary OB/GYN
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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In a recent video, Joshua Hare, MD, FACC, discusses female #SexualDysfunction, noting it affects ~40% of postmenopausal women and is often underrecognized despite significant impacts on quality of life. #Menopause

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December 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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A meta-analysis found that adding magnetic bead auricular point therapy, electroacupuncture, or prophylactic steroids to #EpiduralAnalgesia significantly reduced epidural-related maternal fever risk. #LaborAndDelivery

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December 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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A study found women ≥65 years have higher odds of late-stage #CervicalCancer vs younger women, despite guidelines allowing screening cessation after adequate prior screening. #CancerScreening

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December 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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A new meta-analysis found transabdominal cervical #cerclage was associated with lower perinatal mortality and #PretermBirth rates vs transvaginal cerclage, with low overall certainty of evidence.

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December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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A study found #IronDeficiency is significantly more common in adolescents with heavy #MenstrualBleeding, affecting over half of those with the condition compared with about one-quarter without it.

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December 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the FemVue Controlled device for assessing fallopian tube status. The device combines FemVue and FemChec technologies and uses alternating saline and air contrast during #ultrasound. #MedicalDevices

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December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Acute heavy #MenstrualBleeding is linked to increased red blood cell transfusion use and higher treatment costs, according to a recent study. #WomensHealth

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December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Revi System for long-term management of urgency #UrinaryIncontinence. The wearable device features a simplified design and adjustable control to support personalized therapy. #MedTech

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December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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From preventing #CervicalCancer to managing #PostPartumDepression, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 8 & December 12, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: HPV vaccine, postpartum depression, and more | Contemporary OB/GYN
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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First-trimester ultrasounds can detect serious fetal anomalies earlier than standard second-trimester scans, a UK study of over 1M pregnancies shows. Early detection varies widely by hospital type and protocol. #PrenatalCare #FetalHealth

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December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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A meta-analysis finds continuing #metformin through the first trimester in women with #PCOS is linked to higher clinical pregnancy rates and a trend toward lower miscarriage risk vs placebo or no treatment.

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December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Studies confirm #HPV vaccination directly prevents cervical cancer. Vaccinating before age 16 reduces incidence by ~80%, with countries reporting zero cases in fully vaccinated early-adolescent cohorts. #Vaccines

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December 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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New findings show brexanolone delivered rapid, sustained improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms in postpartum depression, with benefits lasting up to 12 months and no serious adverse events reported. #PPD #MaternalHealth

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December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Nonhormonal therapies for menopausal hot flashes are changing care. Fezolinetant and elinzanetant target brain pathways, offering effective relief for women who can’t take estrogen. #MenopauseCare #HotFlashes

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December 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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New Preterm Birth Actionable Risk Index predicts preterm birth using modifiable clinical factors and links risk to proven interventions, helping guide individualized prenatal care. #PretermBirth #MaternalHealth

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December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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From #WeightGain in pregnancy to updated #CervicalCancer screening guidelines, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 1 & December 5, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: cendifensine, weight gain, and more | Contemporary OB/GYN
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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The APT-Sepsis program demonstrated a 32% reduction in infection-related mortality and severe maternal infections in Malawi and Uganda, showing sustained, scalable impact in low-resource settings. #MaternalHealth #Sepsis

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December 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM