Women's Health Stories

OHSU leads national effort to define, evaluate standards for respectful maternity care

By Nicole Rideout January 02, 2024

Amid U.S. crisis in maternal morbidity, death, researchers establish starting point for standard of care, accountability.

Study using TikTok finds teens lack understanding of menstrual health

By Nicole Rideout November 17, 2023

Physician-scientists with OHSU Center for Women’s Health emphasize need for standardized menstrual health education for adolescents.

Global study finds COVID-19 disease may cause change in menstrual cycle length

By Nicole Rideout August 10, 2023

Small, temporary changes are similar to those experienced after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

THC use during pregnancy linked to changes in fetal development

By Nicole Rideout July 06, 2023

OHSU researchers warn of potential impacts on brain development, long-term health related to prenatal cannabis exposure.

OHSU researcher uncovering effects of stress, trauma on brain development and mental health

By Nicole Rideout May 04, 2023

Kristen L. Mackiewicz Seghete, Ph.D., hopes neurobiological research can lead to improved, expanded treatments, interventions for at-risk women.

Global study finds some women experience heavier menstrual flow after COVID-19 vaccination

By Nicole Rideout April 10, 2023

Researchers emphasize changes are small, typically return to normal in next menstrual cycle.

Contraception use varies significantly by where people live

By Nicole Rideout April 03, 2023

OHSU researchers warn that efforts underway to restrict reproductive health care will only exacerbate inequities.

OHSU study finds significant gaps in menstrual research and clinical care

By Nicole Rideout February 15, 2023

Physician-scientists with OHSU Center for Women’s Health urge prioritization of sustainable, accessible, inclusive menstrual technology.

Telehealth may improve contraception care, intimate partner violence

By Nicole Rideout February 08, 2023

OHSU study review included more than 10,000 women; will help inform more effective, inclusive telehealth services.

OHSU physician-scientist pioneers research to better understand maternal sleep apnea

By Nicole Rideout February 02, 2023

Study will evaluate the impact of sleep apnea on fetal brain development, postnatal health outcomes.