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Hear are the trends we spotted this week in women’s health, and as always, scroll for the top clicked stories.

⚠️ Abortion bans linked to rising postpartum depression. Comparing outcomes before and after the Supreme Court overturned Roe, researchers found a 9% increase in postpartum depression among low-income women in states that banned abortion. The data adds to growing evidence that abortion bans affect women’s health well beyond pregnancy itself.
💊 Menopause demand is outpacing supply. Increased use of hormone therapy, helped along by recent FDA label changes, has contributed to nationwide shortages of estrogen patches. It’s a reminder that demand can move faster than manufacturing and access, even as menopause care draws more investment.
🩺 Cervical cancer screening may be able to scale back. A study found that women vaccinated against HPV might need fewer Pap smears over a lifetime. This comes soon after the FDA approved self-swab tests for cervical cancer, showing how prevention strategies could quickly evolve.