New Study Raises More Questions About the Value of Mammograms
A new, long-term study in BMJ provides perhaps the most compelling argument to date that screening mammograms may not be effective in reducing the death … More
Blog Posts: Research & Studies
U.S. Abortion Rate Drops, But What Do the Numbers Mean?
The U.S. abortion rate has declined to its lowest levels in four decades, according to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute. As of … More
Does Viewing an Ultrasound Deter Women from Having an Abortion?
We all know what forcing women to undergo and view ultrasounds prior to an abortion is supposed to do -- influence women to … More
The Real Danger of the NuvaRing
If you read the recent Vanity Fair article about NuvaRing contraception, "Danger in the Ring," you could be excused for coming away with the … More
False Alarms Remain a Huge Problem with Mammograms Used for Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer detection has become a more controversial subject over the past several years, with routine screening mammograms -- the kind many women … More
When Off-Label is Safer for Women: The Politics of Medication Abortion
Among the numerous tactics used to restrict abortion access, several states have proposed or implemented laws that impose unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion. … More
Cochrane Review: The Safety and Benefits of Midwives Overseeing Maternity Care
If you're pregnant and living in the United State, it's likely that an obstetrician will oversee your maternity care and childbirth. In other … More
Worried About the Effectiveness of Emergency Contraception Pills? Here’s An Alternative
Emergency contraception is tremendously important for women seeking to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Activists and public health advocates have worked for years … More
Is There a Connection Between Endometriosis and Environmental Pollutants?
Endometriosis is a painful and puzzling condition in which the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus -- the endometrium -- grows … More
What Percentage of Older Women Are Satisfied with Their Body Image? Survey Says …
Body image is often thought of as a concern for teen girls and younger women, and the abundance of resources on this topic … More