Reproductive Health Stories

States with abortion restrictions have worse outcomes for patients using fertility treatment

By Nicole Rideout January 09, 2026

OHSU study highlights continued far-reaching implications of abortion restrictions on reproductive health care.

Rates of opioid use in pregnancy have more than doubled, OHSU study finds

By Nicole Rideout December 23, 2025

Researchers emphasize urgent need for accessible, wraparound health care for mothers, families.

OHSU research finds persistent racial disparities in cesarean births

By Nicole Rideout November 17, 2025

Findings highlight critical need to address inequities, structural racism in maternal health care.

Over-the-counter pill boosts access to contraception, OHSU study finds

By Erik Robinson August 18, 2025

Nationwide study documents 31% percentage point increase in people shifting from no birth control to the over-the-counter oral contraceptive.

Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy

By Erik Robinson May 05, 2025

OHSU research team finds moderate risk for preterm birth, low birth weight.

OHSU study confirms link between maternal diet, risk to infant behavioral health

By Nicole Rideout March 26, 2025

Researchers say findings highlight importance of education on healthy eating during specific stages of pregnancy.

Researchers create lab model that could lead to new, non-hormonal birth control methods

By Angela Yeager January 13, 2025

By studying cervical mucus cells, OHSU scientists uncover how different hormones impact reproductive health.

OHSU study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

By Nicole Rideout September 19, 2024

Study with 4.8 million Medicaid enrollees shows lack of policy implementation, changes in prescribing practices leave many patients at increased risk for unintended pregnancy.

OHSU study finds unhealthy air quality from wildfires may impact fertility treatments

By Nicole Rideout July 26, 2024

OHSU physician-scientists warn of potential reproductive health risks from smoke exposure amid early, severe wildfire season.

New clinic recognizes trauma around childbirth, provides specialized care

By Nicole Rideout July 09, 2024

OHSU Perinatal Trauma Clinic in Center for Women’s Health is one of a few across the country especially for patients with traumatic personal, medical histories.