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Drew Barrymore’s Menopause Supplements Lack Science
In the absence of comprehensive medical training on how to treat menopause, supplements are always there to fill the void.
Five Things We Now Know About in Women’s Health
National Geographic rounds up five advancements made in women’s health in recent years, as science finally starts researching the female body and experience.
Maternal Mortality May Be *Much* Lower Than We Thought
The United States’ maternal mortality rate is the worst in the world among wealthy countries. But a new analysis of CDC statistics makes the case that the rate is around 10 deaths per 100,000 births—not the nearly 33 deaths per 100,000 births reported around this time last year.
Is There Really a Fertility ‘Cliff’ at 35?
Thirty-five can be seen as the age that fertility goes way downhill, but the BBC interviews experts who explain that like much of medicine, it’s a spectrum and the best data shows probabilities—not hard cut-offs.
Smart Ring Will Alert Pregnant Users to Sleep, Heart Rate Changes
Smart ring Oura is introducing a new pregnancy feature, which will allow wearers to track gestational age and “offer weekly updates on what physiological changes are expected,” like “unusual sleep patterns and heart rate differences.”
California Tries to Ban PFAS from Tampons (Again)
California legislators are trying to once again ban “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from tampons.
Olivia Rodrigo Giving Away Contraception: It’s a Good Idea
Singer Olivia Rodrigo is on tour and living up to her promise to bring awareness to reproductive healthcare.
Trump Is Worried Women Will (Accurately) Blame Him for Abortion Bans, Hopes His VP Pick Will Provide Cover
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is responsible for naming the Supreme Court justices that overturned Roe vs. Wade. So, he is looking closely at the abortion positions of his potential VP picks.
Popular Acne Products Could End Up Becoming Carcinogenic
An independent quality assurance company tested common, popular acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide and found that the chemicals can degrade into benzene, a known carcinogen, at levels far above FDA standards if left on the shelf.
Insurers Still Aren’t Saying If They’ll Cover Postpartum Depression Pill
The first antidepressant pill specifically recommended to treat postpartum depression hit the market at the end of 2023, but an analysis found that most private insurers haven’t published criteria on when they will cover the drug.
Texas Makes It Hard to Get Birth Control
A Texas appeals court ruled that clinics must get parents’ approval before prescribing birth control to teenagers in the state.
The Idaho OBGYN Desert Is Here
A deep dive on Idaho becoming an “OBGYN desert.” At the end of March, the third labor and delivery unit in the state will close since Roe fell.
Abortion in South Dakota: You Might Get Sepsis, But Let’s Watch a Video First
Doctors in states with abortion bans have lobbied legislators to give them much clearer guidance in the law when they can perform an abortion for the benefit of their patient’s health.
Depression Is Rough on Women’s Hearts
Researchers looked at health data from over 4 million people and analyzed what characteristics were most likely to lead to cardiovascular disease.
Menopause Needs More Attention, And Sometimes, Medicine
Dr Nadia El-Awady, the medical editor for UK Medscape, offers another take on the Lancet’s menopause edition, saying the focus on “over-medicalization” is unhelpful.
Original Reporting
What’s Next for the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research?
A Massive Organizing Project + Heading to Capitol Hill
The Difference Between Postpartum Depression and ‘Baby Blues’
There’s a key difference between the two common conditions.
What Is Perimenopause (And What Should You Know About It?)
You can still get pregnant, and you may want to consider starting estrogen-only hormone therapy. Get the details here.
Original Research
Real People Review: Is ColonBroom Worth It?
We didn’t find anyone saying they lost significant weight using ColonBroom who also wasn’t getting paid to promote the product.
Wegovy Reviews: Real Stories + Side Effects To Know
The truth about gastrointestinal side effects from the popular weight loss drug.
Expert Round-up: Tactics to Help a Gassy Baby
Experts agree that ALL newborns are gassy babies, for a variety of reasons. There were four major categories we found on how to reduce gas…