Health May 28 How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant
Health May 18 The condition known as PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and treatment A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. By Laura Ungar, Associated Press
Health Apr 07 Watch 9:34 Estrogen patches face shortage as more women seek hormone therapy More women are seeking treatment for menopause and perimenopause, driving a shortage of estrogen patches, one of the most commonly used forms of hormone therapy. Manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand, leaving many to manage a range of… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas
Health Mar 30 How to improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy as more women are having babies later in life More and more women are having babies later in life. A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women 35 and older in 2023, up from 8.8% in 1990. By Laura Ungar, Associated Press
Health Nov 10 Watch 8:47 FDA head explains decision to drop 'black box' warnings from menopause hormone treatment The FDA announced it would begin asking drug companies to remove so-called “black box” warnings for hormones prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause. The FDA says the warning has dissuaded generations of women from taking advantage of the medication that… By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris
Oct 22 Immigrant rights group says pregnant women in ICE detention received inadequate care By Sara Cline, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 9:15 Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here's what to know By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 7:50 Overwhelmed and stressed: Mothers open up about worrying decline in mental health By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 5:39 Why uterine fibroid awareness is low despite affecting a large percentage of women By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela, Satvi Sunkara From unbearable pain to feeling no symptoms at all, women with uterine fibroids can have vastly different experiences. While these growths affect a large percentage of women, health advocates say they too often go undiscussed. Ali Rogin speaks with Sateria… Continue watching
Jun 04 Texas hospital that sent woman home with nonviable pregnancy violated the law, federal inquiry finds By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law. Continue reading