From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogResearch & Studies Do Hormonal Methods of Birth Control Raise Depression Risk? That's Complicated. Read A new study shows an association between hormonal birth control methods and depression. What does this mean for an individual woman? Read A new study shows an association between hormonal birth control methods and depression. What does this mean for an individual woman? A Reason to Celebrate Morning Sickness? Read A new study finds an upside to morning sickness: a lower risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Read A new study finds an upside to morning sickness: a lower risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. New Study Says Maternal Health Needs a "Radical Reappraisal" Read The Lancet Series has a message: all women and newborns have a right to good quality care. But there's not a one-size-fits-all solution to saving lives. Read The Lancet Series has a message: all women and newborns have a right to good quality care. But there's not a one-size-fits-all solution to saving lives. Guidance for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Read Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome is a poorly understood chronic pain condition that affects the lives of millions of women. Find out more! Read Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome is a poorly understood chronic pain condition that affects the lives of millions of women. Find out more! Teen Pregnancy Rates Decrease Because of More Contraception (Not Less Sex) Read News flash: Contraception works. The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. declined 25 percent from 2007 to 2011 even as teen sexual activity stayed steady. Read News flash: Contraception works. The teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. declined 25 percent from 2007 to 2011 even as teen sexual activity stayed steady. #AIDS2016 Reveals A New Way for Women to Protect Themselves Against HIV Read A newly developed vaginal ring that releases a continuous flow of an anti-HIV drug significantly reduces a woman’s risk of contracting HIV. Read A newly developed vaginal ring that releases a continuous flow of an anti-HIV drug significantly reduces a woman’s risk of contracting HIV. No Additional Zika Funding Puts Women's Health At Risk Read Republicans have hamstrung efforts by Democrats to fund anti-Zika efforts by barring Planned Parenthood from receiving funds. Read Republicans have hamstrung efforts by Democrats to fund anti-Zika efforts by barring Planned Parenthood from receiving funds. If Pelvic Exams For Healthy Women Aren't Helpful, Why Do We Still Do Them? Read In late June, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that pelvic exams have no proven benefits for healthy women. Read In late June, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that pelvic exams have no proven benefits for healthy women. When Ideology Trumps Evidence: Abortion Access and Undue Burden Read Far too often, courts disregard scientific evidence when determining whether laws restricting abortion place an “undue burden” on women. Read Far too often, courts disregard scientific evidence when determining whether laws restricting abortion place an “undue burden” on women. "The Biggest Loser" Study and the Failure of Dieting Read The study confirms what weight researchers have known for a long time: for most people, dieting doesn’t lead to sustained, long-term weight loss. Read The study confirms what weight researchers have known for a long time: for most people, dieting doesn’t lead to sustained, long-term weight loss. A Call for Protecting the Health of Women Who Donate Their Eggs Read Despite the popularity of infertility treatments that use donor eggs, there is no good long-term data on whether the process is safe for women who donate. Read Despite the popularity of infertility treatments that use donor eggs, there is no good long-term data on whether the process is safe for women who donate. New Resource Readily Displays Women's Health Data Read The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new interactive map that allows you to quickly compare women's health data from each state. Read The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new interactive map that allows you to quickly compare women's health data from each state. U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Reaches Historic Low Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. New Research Says Women Shouldn't Fast During Labor Read Research presented at a recent American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting recommends allowing a "light meal" during labor. Read Research presented at a recent American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting recommends allowing a "light meal" during labor. Essure Contraceptive Controversy: Who Do You Believe? Read When women tell the FDA and Congress that the contraceptive device Essure causes serious problems, but the company says it's safe, who do you believe? Read When women tell the FDA and Congress that the contraceptive device Essure causes serious problems, but the company says it's safe, who do you believe? Breast Cancer Study Encourages Reconsideration of DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) and its Treatment Read A number of factors were identified that predict whether invasive breast cancer and death are more likely to occur. Read A number of factors were identified that predict whether invasive breast cancer and death are more likely to occur. Which Approach to Breast Cancer is Right for You? Read Faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer, more women are choosing to remove both breasts, despite a lack of evidence showing it increases survival rates. Faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer, more women are choosing to remove both breasts, despite a lack of evidence showing it increases survival rates. Do Healthy Women Need Annual Pelvic Exams? Read More than 60 million pelvic exams are performed each year, but the American College of Physicians suggests that for most healthy women, they're not needed. Read More than 60 million pelvic exams are performed each year, but the American College of Physicians suggests that for most healthy women, they're not needed. New Study Raises More Questions About the Value of Mammograms Read Read U.S. Abortion Rate Drops, But What Do the Numbers Mean? Read Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
