Contemporary OB/GYN

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released a statement condemning acts of violence connected to reproductive health care, written by president Steven J. Fleischman, MD, FACOG, and chief executive officer Sandra E. Brooks, MD, MBA, FACOG.1ACOG condemns violence related to reproductive health careThe statement acknowledged the threat many ob-gyns face every day because of the care they give patients.

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Rates of cervical cancer screening (CCS) are significantly increased through the use of mail-in self-collection tests for human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.1Self-collection tests significantly improve cervical cancer screening ratesThe data highlighted an over 2-fold increase in CCS participation among patients given self-collection tests and a telephone number, at 41% vs only 17% in patients receiving just a telephone number.

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

The odds of seizure are increased in children of mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation on June 16, 2025.1Maternal hypertension linked to increased seizure risk in offspringAlongside highlighting this link, the data indicated that gestational hypertension may be connected to offspring seizure risk because of inflammation in the brain.

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Shared biological mechanisms leads to increased risks of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis among patients with endometriosis, according to a recent study published in Human Reproduction.1 Questioning the origin of endometriosis While retrograde menstruation has been considered as the origin of most endometrial deposits leading to endometriosis, the presence of these symptoms in many menstruating individuals has led to question about why only some endometrial cells...

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Progressive dysmenorrhea, missed school or activities, and heavy menstrual bleeding are common in adolescent patients with pathology-proven endometriosis, with chosen treatment methods varying among this population, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology.1 Determining characteristics of endometriosis The study was conducted to establish demographic characteristics and preoperative medical management methods used among patients aged less than 22...