Global study finds COVID-19 vaccination can affect menstrual cycle By Nicole Rideout September 27, 2022 Researchers emphasize changes are typically small, temporary, not a cause for concern.
Counseling is effective in preventing obesity for middle-aged women By Nicole Rideout August 23, 2022 OHSU researchers recommend focusing discussions on healthy eating and physical activity to maintain weight or limit weight gain.
Telehealth could improve access to health care for pregnant mothers, their infants By Nicole Rideout August 04, 2022 An OHSU study finds that telehealth could be a strategy to expand and improve care, especially among underserved populations.
OHSU researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy By Nicole Rideout July 27, 2022 By using a standard MRI, researchers can produce efficient, accurate assessments of placental health.
Double dose of Plan B is not effective in preventing pregnancy for higher BMIs By Nicole Rideout July 22, 2022 Previous studies found obesity limits effectiveness of emergency contraceptives; OHSU researchers found simplest solution does not make it more effective.
Rural women who use illegal drugs less likely to use contraception, risk dangerous pregnancies By Erik Robinson July 06, 2022 Survey findings raise new concern about access to reproductive health care, including abortion.