Women's Health Stories

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.

Extra iron supplements have no effect on maternal, infant health, OHSU study reveals

By Nicole Rideout August 20, 2024

Findings will inform federal clinical recommendations for prenatal iron deficiency screening, supplementation.

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.

OHSU study: Women veterans at higher risk for repeat suicide attempts

By Angela Yeager July 02, 2024

First national study to focus on veterans’ symptoms over time, examine difference between genders in risk of suicidal thoughts, behaviors.

Hormones associated with body composition during pregnancy linked to infants’ mental health

By Nicole Rideout July 01, 2024

OHSU researchers say findings present an opportunity for early intervention, improved patient care before, after giving birth.

Two years post-Roe: OHSU stands firm on commitment to reproductive health equity

By Nicole Rideout June 20, 2024

Clinicians at OHSU Center for Women’s Health continue efforts to preserve, expand access to reproductive health care, training, research.

Furthering knowledge of menstruation, bleeding disorders

By Nicole Rideout May 08, 2024

OHSU scientist Bethany Samuelson Bannow, M.D., works to normalize discussions around periods, improve care, quality of life for individuals who menstruate.

Timing of COVID-19 shot can change menstrual cycle length

By Nicole Rideout February 29, 2024

OHSU researchers find temporary cycle length changes associated with vaccination during first half of menstrual cycle.

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.