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High dose oxytocin protocol linked to lower postpartum hemorrhage rates

A change in how oxytocin is administered after childbirth may help reduce postpartum hemorrhage, a new study suggests.
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Depression in OBGYN residents needs more attention, study suggests

New onset depression in obstetrics and gynecology residents in their intern year is common and often untreated, and linked to depression history, higher work hours and less sleep.
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PCOS has a new name

Globally, 1 in 8 women live with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, formerly known as PCOS. The name change recognizes the many challenges for women trying to conceive.
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Who’s at risk for painful periods?

A University of Michigan-led study looked more closely at dysmenorrhea, which is pain that comes with menstruation, in girls before and after their first periods.
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What to know about perimenopause and menopause

Discussing the transition, symptoms and treatments available for people going through menopause or perimenopause.
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A heart attack 9 days after giving birth: Mother of 4 shares her SCAD experience

A mother of four shares journey with a rare heart attack just days after birth called Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, a leading cause of heart attacks in women under 50.