Contemporary OB/GYN

Contemporary OB/GYN is a peer-reviewed publication designed to offer useful insights for busy healthcare professionals—created by doctors for doctors. Available both in print and online, this journal takes the latest developments in the field and translates them into actionable advice for everyday medical practice. It features thought-provoking articles written by leading physician-authors, presented in a clear and engaging way to support practitioners in their work.

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FDA approves Teal Wand for at-home cervical cancer screening

4 days ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

The Teal Wand, the first at-home vaginal sample self-collection device to identify cervical cancer in US women, received approval from the FDA on May 9, 2025, according to a press release from Teal Health.1An alternative to traditional pap smearsPap smears are traditionally utilized to screen for cervical cancer, but many women find this method to be inconvenient and uncomfortable.
Third-trimester exercise may influence labor timing

4 days ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

There is a link between physical activity in the third trimester and the time of labor onset, according to a recent study published in Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira.1Health benefits and complexity of labor timingPhysical activity during pregnancy has been linked to multiple health benefits, including reduced risks of excessive weight gain, gestational diabetes and hypertension, and cesarean section.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: genetic testing, treating OUD, and more

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, May 5, 2025 - Friday, May 9, 2025), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed. Rapid advances in prenatal genetic testing are changing how clinicians diagnose and counsel expectant parents, according to Devon Ramaeker, MD, division director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Allegheny Health Network Women’s Institute.
Tamoxifen pause safe for pregnancy without boosting breast cancer risk

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Temporary tamoxifen interruption can lead to successful pregnancy without an increase in short-term breast cancer (BC) recurrence, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.1BC and fertility challengesBC is one of the most common conditions in reproductive-aged women, with a yearly age-adjusted rate of 129.4 per 100,000 individuals.
Abortion rates higher among sexual minority groups

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Abortion use is more common among sexual minority groups vs heterosexual individuals, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.1Unintended pregnancy and access disparitiesData has indicated increased odds of unintended pregnancy among sexual minority individuals vs their heterosexual counterparts.
No superiority for onabotulinumtoxinA vs sling for urinary incontinence

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Outcomes among women with urinary incontinence do not differ based on using onabotulinumtoxinA or a midurethral sling, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.1Prevalence and impact of mixed urinary incontinenceThe prevalence of mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) increases with age, estimated in 30% of US women aged at least 60 years.
Maternal hypertension linked to neurodevelopment risks in preterm infants

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

The neurodevelopment of preterm infants is influenced by maternal hypertension, according to a recent study published on April 29, 2025, by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.1Preeclampsia and preterm birth risksPreeclampsia has been linked to multiple severe complications, including stroke, kidney failure, and death.
Study finds telehealth equal to in-person care for postpartum incontinence

1 week ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Telehealth may provide an equal amount of relief as physical therapy among women with urinary incontinence after giving birth, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Physical Therapy.1This is the first study to compare telehealth with in-person pelvic physical therapy, highlighting new methods to provide treatment to millions of impacted women.
Estrogen therapy linked to improved heart health

2 weeks ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Estrogen-based hormone therapy may benefit heart healthHeart health may be improved through long-term use of estrogen-based hormone therapies, according to a recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology.1Significant debate remains about whether to start hormone therapy during the menopause transition, including a lack of understanding about the long-term impact of hormone therapy on heart health.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: cardiac arrhythmias, menopause knowledge, and more

2 weeks ago | contemporaryobgyn.net | Celeste Krewson

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, April 28, 2025 - Friday, May 2, 2025), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed. Cardiac complications are a leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States.