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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 8h

A study presented at #TMS2025 found that provider specialty and training influence whether women receive #HormoneTherapy or other medications for menopause symptoms. Only 17% of women in the study received pharmacologic treatment.

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 10h

Fertility declines with age but doesn’t disappear—about 10% of women remain fertile at 50, said Andrew Kaunitz, MD, at #TMS2025. Continued contraceptive counseling key to preventing #UnintendedPregnancy in perimenopausal women.

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Helping perimenopausal women make informed contraceptive choices, with Andrew Kaunitz, MD | Contemporary OB/GYN

Andrew Kaunitz, MD, shares how older women can explore safe contraceptive options while understanding fertility risks.

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 15h

Evidence presented at #TMS2025 suggests menopause impacts brain structure and function, with potential links to cognitive decline and mood shifts. Experts call for research to better understand these effects. #BrainHealth

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 15h

A study presented at #TMS2025 found postmenopausal women using hormone therapy had a higher incidence of autoimmune diseases compared with non-users. Researchers emphasize individualized care remains key in #MenopauseCare.

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 1d

A Kaiser Permanente study found e-visits are a safe, effective, and convenient way to access oral contraceptives. About 92% of e-visits resulted in a prescription, with 73% leading to medication pickup. #DigitalHealth #ContraceptionAccess

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 2d

A study found no increased risk of major congenital malformations following first-trimester mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Stillbirth rates were also identical between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups. #OBGYN #COVID19Vaccine

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 5d

From #BirthComplications to #POTS in women with long COVID, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between October 13 & October 17, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: birth complications, fasting, 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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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 5d

Pregnancy outcomes often align with personal preferences—but not equally for everyone. A study found that sociodemographic factors impact how well individuals realize their pregnancy intentions. #ReproductiveHealth #UnintendedPregnancy

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 6d

Infants born to mothers in rural areas face higher risks of poor Apgar scores and limited prenatal care access, according to findings shared by Bibiana Avella Molano, MD. #PerinatalCare #HealthEquity

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 6d

Research highlights the need for improved postpartum pain management. Women with prior c-sections reported higher rates of insomnia, sleep deprivation, & sleep apnea vs vaginal birth patients.
#PostpartumCare #MaternalHealth

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 6d

Harvard researchers report widespread excessive fasting among pediatric surgical patients, with many going over 10 hours without clear fluids. #PediatricAnesthesia #ASA2025

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 7d

New research from Queen Mary University of London finds that hormone replacement therapy may reverse immune aging linked to menopause, helping restore women’s immune defenses. #Menopause #Immunology

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 7d

From perimenopause to longevity, the 2025 Menopause Society meeting features leading experts, interactive sessions, and virtual access options. Follow for daily updates and key takeaways. #Menopause2025 #MidlifeHealth

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The Menopause Society prepares to convene in Orlando for 2025 Annual Meeting

The Menopause Society’s 2025 meeting heads to Orlando with sessions on longevity, hormones, cognition, and care innovation at midlife and beyond.

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 8d

A new study finds exercise boosts cognitive performance more than menstrual phase alone. Women who were physically active had quicker reactions and made fewer errors, regardless of cycle timing. #SportsScience #MenstrualHealth

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 8d

One in 4 workers becomes disabled before age 67. For physicians, the risk is real—but often overlooked. Disability insurance isn’t just financial planning; it’s income protection. #PhysicianWellness #IncomeProtection

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Disability insurance: A key component of physician financial wellness and hospital-based wellness programs

Disability insurance is essential for physicians' financial wellness, yet education on income protection remains lacking in medical training programs.

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 9d

Women undergoing #mastectomy report worse body image, #SexualHealth, and emotional outcomes than those receiving breast-conserving surgery, according to data presented at the ACS Clinical Congress 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 12d

From reductions in #VaccineConfidence to the link between hysterectomy and #UrinaryIncontinence, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between October 06 & October 10, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: vaccine confidence, HRT, and more

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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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 12d

A patient-centered, trust-based approach may help improve early diagnosis of endometrial cancer among Black women, according to new research. Education & acknowledging medical racism key to biopsy acceptance. #EndometrialCancer #HealthEquity

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 13d

A study found early at-home medication abortion up to 12 weeks is 97% effective, matching in-hospital outcomes. Researchers say findings support expanded access beyond current 10-week limits. #ReproductiveHealth #AbortionCare

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 14d

Recent research shows hysterectomy may increase the risk of urinary incontinence within 10 years, though risks vary by surgical type and patient factors, says Lopa Pandya, MD, MS, FACOG. #Hysterectomy #Urogynecology

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 15d

A new meta-analysis found that elevated maternal serum sFlt-1—and especially the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio—was linked to placental abruption, while PlGF alone was not. #PlacentalAbruption #PrenatalCare

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 15d

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has released new guidance on diagnosing and managing heart failure during pregnancy and postpartum, emphasizing early counseling & specialized referral to improve outcomes. #HeartHealth #MaternalHealth

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 15d

Declining support for vaccines during pregnancy could have lasting public health impacts, says Kathleen Hall Jamieson, PhD. Clear clinician communication and public education are key to improving outcomes. #MaternalHealth #Vaccines

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 16d

A trial highlights the need for international collaboration to assess the effectiveness of risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in lowering #OvarianCancer risk. #CancerResearch

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Contemporary OB/GYN @contempobgyn.bsky.social · 19d

A new meta-analysis finds labetalol may modestly lower risks of #preeclampsia and #PretermBirth compared with nifedipine or methyldopa. All 3 oral antihypertensives remain safe and effective for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

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