/tags/ob-gyn OB-GYN en-US WLRN Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:15:11 GMT /news/2022-07-14/over-the-counter-birth-control-pills-are-available-worldwide-the-u-s-may-be-next Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. Now a drugmaker is asking the FDA to approve a progestin-only contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:15:11 GMT /news/2022-07-14/over-the-counter-birth-control-pills-are-available-worldwide-the-u-s-may-be-next Allison Aubrey /news/2022-01-21/with-the-supreme-court-poised-to-act-americans-remain-bitterly-divided-on-abortion Years ago, opponents of abortion tried to change 'hearts and minds' on the issue. Public views haven't budged but the court may take action anyway. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:18:42 GMT /news/2022-01-21/with-the-supreme-court-poised-to-act-americans-remain-bitterly-divided-on-abortion Julie Rovner /podcast/sundial/2021-09-27/floridas-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-supply-ob-gyn-malpractice-carbon-monoxide-poison-boaters Florida’s monoclonal antibody treatment supply was cut by the Biden Administration. Plus, a look into how an OB-GYN doctor injured and killed some of his patients. Also, carbon monoxide can poison boaters even if they're outside. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:11:28 GMT /podcast/sundial/2021-09-27/floridas-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-supply-ob-gyn-malpractice-carbon-monoxide-poison-boaters /news/2021-09-27/floridas-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-supply-ob-gyn-malpractice-carbon-monoxide-poison-boaters Florida’s monoclonal antibody treatment supply was cut by the Biden Administration. Plus, a look into how an OB-GYN doctor injured and killed some of his patients. Also, carbon monoxide can poison boaters even if they're outside. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:10:20 GMT /news/2021-09-27/floridas-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-supply-ob-gyn-malpractice-carbon-monoxide-poison-boaters /2020-01-16/as-menopause-nears-be-aware-it-can-trigger-depression-and-anxiety-too Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flare-up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:06:00 GMT /2020-01-16/as-menopause-nears-be-aware-it-can-trigger-depression-and-anxiety-too Rhitu Chatterjee /2019-12-05/safety-problems-lead-to-early-end-for-study-of-abortion-pill-reversal Three of the 12 women enrolled in a study of progesterone to reverse a medication-based abortion required ambulance transport to a hospital for treatment of severe vaginal bleeding. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:02:05 GMT /2019-12-05/safety-problems-lead-to-early-end-for-study-of-abortion-pill-reversal Mara Gordon /2019-11-04/controversy-kicks-up-over-a-drug-meant-to-prevent-premature-birth An expert panel wants the Food And Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for Makena, because a large study shows the drug doesn't work. But some doctors say the evidence isn't clear-cut. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:23:00 GMT /2019-11-04/controversy-kicks-up-over-a-drug-meant-to-prevent-premature-birth Patti Neighmond /news/2019-09-18/looking-for-an-ob-gyn-in-south-florida-youll-have-to-wait South Florida women who have waited months for an available OB-GYN appointment can blame a growing gynecologist shortage across America. Miami is the… Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:45:08 GMT /news/2019-09-18/looking-for-an-ob-gyn-in-south-florida-youll-have-to-wait /2019-09-16/a-daily-baby-aspirin-could-help-many-pregnancies-and-save-lives Pregnant women at high or even moderate risk of developing the life-threatening condition preeclampsia should consider taking a very small dose of aspirin daily to prevent it, doctors say. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:02:00 GMT /2019-09-16/a-daily-baby-aspirin-could-help-many-pregnancies-and-save-lives Selena Simmons-Duffin /2018-04-12/male-ob-gyns-are-rare-but-is-that-a-problem Women outnumber men in obstetrics and gynecology residencies and medical practices in the U.S. Heads of training programs now wonder if they should go out of their way to recruit more men. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT /2018-04-12/male-ob-gyns-are-rare-but-is-that-a-problem Alex Olgin