https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-rss/?orgId=108856&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 19:06:10 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/breast-cancer-drug-is-effective-for-treatment-resistant-uterine-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/breast-cancer-drug-is-effective-for-treatment-resistant-uterine-cancer/ A targeted chemotherapy drug approved for treatment of breast cancer showed clinical benefit in patients with treatment-resistant uterine cancer. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 Z https://us.cnn.com/2026/05/13/health/pcos-name-change-pmos-wellness https://us.cnn.com/2026/05/13/health/pcos-name-change-pmos-wellness A condition that can impact women’s fertility and diabetes risk goes undiagnosed in many cases, but experts hope giving it a new name will help more patients receive care. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.healthcentral.com/womens-health/dark-nipples https://www.healthcentral.com/womens-health/dark-nipples Discover what could trigger this change in your nipples or areolae, plus when to see a doctor. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/17-yale-obgyn-physicians-named-top-doctors-for-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/17-yale-obgyn-physicians-named-top-doctors-for-2026/ Seventeen Yale Ob/Gyn faculty members have been recognized in Connecticut Magazine's 2026 “Top Doctors” edition. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/a-researchers-perspective-how-ycci-supports-high-quality-clinical-research-bahtiyar/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/a-researchers-perspective-how-ycci-supports-high-quality-clinical-research-bahtiyar/ To offer perspective on YCCI’s support, Mert Ozan Bahtiyar, MD, professor, obstetrics, gynecology & reproductive sciences, shared his research team’s experience in working with YCCI in this interview. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/opinion-pregnancy-and-preeclampsia-a-dangerously-disproportionate-risk-for-black-women/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/opinion-pregnancy-and-preeclampsia-a-dangerously-disproportionate-risk-for-black-women/ This past January, Dr. Janell Green Smith, certified nurse-midwife and maternal health advocate, died at 31 years of age from childbirth-related issues. Dr. Green Smith was admitted to the hospital because of severe preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related blood pressure disorder that can cause organ damage and be fatal to both mom and baby. She gave birth via cesarean section to her daughter in late December, but less than a week later, she passed away from postoperative complications. Why didn't I know that U.S.-born Black women face a higher risk of preeclampsia than any other group? Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-fertility-center-named-among-americas-best-fertility-clinics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-fertility-center-named-among-americas-best-fertility-clinics/ Yale Fertility Center has been ranked one of America's Best Fertility Clinics by Newsweek and is the only fertility practice in Connecticut to be named. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-if-youre-looking-to-start-or-expand-your-family/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/what-to-know-if-youre-looking-to-start-or-expand-your-family/ Emre Seli, MD, speaks to WTNH about infertility, declining birth rates, and how Yale Fertility Center provides hope. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/04/17/small-placenta-still-birth https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/04/17/small-placenta-still-birth Measuring the placenta is not a common prenatal protocol but it could save a baby's life, according to a Yale researcher. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/parental-depression-timing-adult-offspring-menta-health/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/parental-depression-timing-adult-offspring-menta-health/ Research from Yale Child Study Center reveals how the timing of maternal and paternal depression affects adult mental health outcomes in the next generation. This includes influences on depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders, with exposure to high levels of maternal depression during pregnancy alone associated with increased psychosis risk in adult offspring. This points to the importance of adequate mental health support during pregnancy.   Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/menopause-brain-fog/ https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/menopause-brain-fog/ “Brain fog” may not be the medical term, but “it is a term patients use all the time, and what they’re talking about is that their cognition is a bit off,” says Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/facts-about-perimenopause https://www.healthywomen.org/your-health/facts-about-perimenopause Unlike menopause, which is defined by one year without a period, perimenopause is harder to define and every woman’s experience looks different. It’s also complicated if you’ve had a hysterectomy, an ablation or a hormonal IUD, since your period isn’t a reliable marker, said Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/faculty-career-development-and-wellness-opportunities-in-april/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/faculty-career-development-and-wellness-opportunities-in-april/ Throughout the academic year, faculty career development and wellness opportunities are provided to help you thrive personally and professionally as you pursue your career at YSM. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/precision-medicine-for-endometriosis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/precision-medicine-for-endometriosis/ Researchers have identified biomarkers that signal a patient with endometriosis won’t respond to a certain drug. It could lead to better, faster treatment. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 Z https://www.webmd.com/women/ss/cm/slideshow-menorrhagia-tips-heavy-menstrual-bleeding https://www.webmd.com/women/ss/cm/slideshow-menorrhagia-tips-heavy-menstrual-bleeding Dr. Hugh Taylor was a source for WebMD for this news article on tips on how to live with heavy menstrual bleeding. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/10/mythbusting-perimenopause-madame-ovary https://news.yale.edu/2026/03/10/mythbusting-perimenopause-madame-ovary In a Q&A, gynecologist Mary Jane Minkin discusses common misconceptions about perimenopause—and shares some tips for navigating it. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-pioneers-in-obgyn/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-pioneers-in-obgyn/ The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine highlights some of the women who were recognized as part of the 100 year anniversary of women at the university. This group has made important medical and scientific contributions to the field of women's health. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/well/estrogen-patches-menopause-treatment.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/well/estrogen-patches-menopause-treatment.html “Menopause is now so chic that everybody’s interested,” said Dr. Mary Jane Minkin. “People who didn’t even want to hear about estrogen-replacement therapy three years ago are now like, ‘Let’s get estrogen.’ And I just think manufacturers aren’t keeping up with the demand.” Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/how-yale-helped-create-modern-fetal-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/how-yale-helped-create-modern-fetal-medicine/ From fetal heart rate monitoring to prenatal genetic diagnosis, Yale innovations helped establish modern multidisciplinary fetal medicine. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/19/getting-know-elisha-jackson https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/19/getting-know-elisha-jackson In a Q&A, Elisha Jackson discusses her research into health equity, the importance of the pelvic floor, and tips for strengthening pelvic floor muscles. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 Z https://www.self.com/story/zofran-safe-for-pregnancy https://www.self.com/story/zofran-safe-for-pregnancy “It can be very challenging for people to go through their normal day-to-day activities and routines if they’re constantly feeling nauseated,” Katherine Kohari, MD, FACOG, a maternal fetal medicine specialist with Yale Medicine, tells SELF. Plus, not being able to keep food down can, in serious cases, affect your baby’s growth and weight at birth. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.self.com/story/masturbation-menopause-symptoms https://www.self.com/story/masturbation-menopause-symptoms Too often, women “see themselves as less desirable, less able to engage in sexual activity” during menopause, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a gynecologist and codirector of the Sexuality, Intimacy, and Menopause Program for cancer survivors at Yale Medicine. She hopes the study will empower women, sending the message that “You’re still a sexual person. You can still achieve orgasm, and should keep on doing it.” Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/27/well/health-wellness-tips-experts.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/27/well/health-wellness-tips-experts.html We asked doctors, therapists and other experts to sum up their best advice in a few memorable words. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/genetic-study-of-rare-endometrial-cancer-uncovers-potential-treatments/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/genetic-study-of-rare-endometrial-cancer-uncovers-potential-treatments/ Researchers uncovered potential treatment strategies for stromal sarcoma of the uterus by establishing a more detailed understanding of the aggressive tumors at the molecular level. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:00 Z https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70098355/best-menopause-supplements-magnesium-vitamin-d/ https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a70098355/best-menopause-supplements-magnesium-vitamin-d/ Experts break down the benefits of vitamin D, magnesium, and more. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a70013815/at-home-cervical-cancer-screening/ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a70013815/at-home-cervical-cancer-screening/ Self-swab tests provide a simple way to catch early warning signs of cervical cancer. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/diagnosing-endometriosis-biomarkers-enable-early-noninvasive-detection/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/diagnosing-endometriosis-biomarkers-enable-early-noninvasive-detection/ Researchers identified molecular differences in young people with endometriosis that can be detected through a simple blood test. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/2025-yale-obgyn-holiday-party/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/2025-yale-obgyn-holiday-party/ 2025 Yale Ob/Gyn Holiday Party in Photos Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/06/getting-know-blair-mcnamara https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/06/getting-know-blair-mcnamara In a Q&A, Blair McNamara, MD, discusses her path to gynecologic cancer care, her work with patients adapting to life after cancer, and what drives her to learn a new craft each year. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:00:00 Z https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/01/24/how-to-stop-hot-flashes/77598284007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/01/24/how-to-stop-hot-flashes/77598284007/ Hot flashes are most commonly caused by hormone changes related to menopause. Here's what to do about it. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://parade.com/health/is-it-too-late-to-start-hormone-replacement-therapy https://parade.com/health/is-it-too-late-to-start-hormone-replacement-therapy It’s no secret that hormone replacement therapy is making a comeback. But an arsenal of research has found that hormone therapy in menopause can be a game-changer for women in this phase of life. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-pilot-project-program-award-cycle-now-open/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-pilot-project-program-award-cycle-now-open/ Since 1998, Women’s Health Research at Yale’s signature Pilot Project Program has provided critical seed funding for Yale faculty examining sex differences across health in conditions that affect women differently, disproportionately, and uniquely. Our program serves as an incubator for catalyzing new approaches to understanding the health of women, and/or the influence of sex differences on health, consistent with the NIH definition. The 2025-26 application process is now open. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/two-yale-scientists-receive-2025-wham-edge-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/two-yale-scientists-receive-2025-wham-edge-awards/ Last week, WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters) announced the 10 recipients of the 2025 WHAM Edge Awards. Two Yale postdoctoral fellows, Domenica Berardi, PhD, and Na-Young Rho, PhD, have been awarded $25,000 grants for their projects investigating colorectal cancer in women and ovarian aging respectively. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-obgyn-at-asrm2025-in-photos/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-obgyn-at-asrm2025-in-photos/ Several Yale ObGyn faculty and researchers presented at the 2025 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-obgyn-welcomes-new-members-to-the-team-fall-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/yale-obgyn-welcomes-new-members-to-the-team-fall-2025/ The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine welcomes new staff / trainees. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/providing-dual-care-to-mothers-and-infants-to-improve-maternal-and-infant-health-outcomes/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/providing-dual-care-to-mothers-and-infants-to-improve-maternal-and-infant-health-outcomes/ In a new paper, “Dyadic care interventions and outcomes for mothers and their infants: a scoping review”, published in Pediatrics, a research team at Yale School of Medicine describes mother-infant dyadic care interventions and outcomes around the world and the promise they show for improving maternal and post-natal health. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:30:00 Z https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/hormones-imbalanced-doctors-explain-how-to-know-you-need-testing/3852094/ https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/hormones-imbalanced-doctors-explain-how-to-know-you-need-testing/3852094/ Many companies offer tests, which may involve blood, urine or saliva collection, and can be very expensive. The results may not be accurate or useful. Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/13/whole-body-disease-why-endometriosis-so-difficult-diagnose-and-treat https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/13/whole-body-disease-why-endometriosis-so-difficult-diagnose-and-treat Endometriosis affects one in 10 women of reproductive age across the United States. In a Q&A, world-renowned expert Hugh Taylor explains why it’s often misunderstood—and what treatments exist today. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/cardiovascular-medicine-translational-research-award-announces-first-recipients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/obgyn/news-article/cardiovascular-medicine-translational-research-award-announces-first-recipients/ The Section of Cardiovascular Medicine recently established the Michaele and James Imbrogno Yale Cardiovascular Medicine Translational Research Award (TRA) to promote cardiovascular research that bridges molecular science, patient-oriented studies, and clinical cardiovascular disease. The TRA program announced its first two disease-oriented translational science team award recipients. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a69413079/signs-of-pregnancy-iud/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a69413079/signs-of-pregnancy-iud/ It's very uncommon, but still good to know, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a68845053/fda-black-box-warning-hormone-therapy-announcement/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a68845053/fda-black-box-warning-hormone-therapy-announcement/ The two doctors Women's Health spoke with agree that the black box warning should be removed from local estrogen therapy products. Patients and their partners will often get nervous when they see the label and think that it’s “not worth it” to use the medication, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine and founder of Madame Ovary. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/importance-of-iron-in-pregnancy https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/importance-of-iron-in-pregnancy A Yale Medicine obstetrician–gynecologist discusses the importance of iron to support a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/like-too-many-other-nc-families-stillbirth-stole-our-son/ https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/like-too-many-other-nc-families-stillbirth-stole-our-son/ Asking better questions, listening more closely, and monitoring more carefully can mean the difference between life and death. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/silent-killers-cancers-you-need-to-know-about/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/silent-killers-cancers-you-need-to-know-about/ “One reason for the late diagnosis of ovarian cancer is the lack of effective screening combined with symptoms that are often nonspecific and attributed to other non-gynecologic conditions,” says Mitchell Clark, MD, MPH, a gynecologic oncologist for Yale Cancer Center in Stamford, Connecticut, and an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.self.com/story/lynkuet-menopause-non-hormonal-treatment https://www.self.com/story/lynkuet-menopause-non-hormonal-treatment Here's what ob-gyns want you to know. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/well/fda-menopause-drug-lynkuet.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/well/fda-menopause-drug-lynkuet.html The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new drug for the treatment of hot flashes and night sweats in menopausal women. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-beauty/can-resetting-your-hormones-improve-your-skin/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-beauty/can-resetting-your-hormones-improve-your-skin/ During puberty — when a woman’s ovaries “turn on” — there’s a rise in estrogen as well as testosterone (it’s not a male-exclusive hormone). Receptors in the skin are sensitive to testosterone, pumping out sebum as a result, which can lead to acne, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/menopause/painful-sex-menopause-solutions/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/menopause/painful-sex-menopause-solutions/ During menopause, your body loses estrogen, a hormone that helps keep the vaginal tissues healthy, says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/menopause/vaginal-changes-occur-during-menopause/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/menopause/vaginal-changes-occur-during-menopause/ “If you’re feeling dry, there’s no reason not to try one and see what it can do for you,” says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-failure/when-night-sweats-arent-actually-menopause/ https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-failure/when-night-sweats-arent-actually-menopause/ “We know that the incidence of heart disease — of all flavors, including heart failure — increases in women after menopause,” says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z