Women's Health Stories

Counseling is effective in preventing obesity for middle-aged women

By Nicole Rideout August 23, 2022

OHSU researchers recommend focusing discussions on healthy eating and physical activity to maintain weight or limit weight gain.

Telehealth could improve access to health care for pregnant mothers, their infants

By Nicole Rideout August 04, 2022

An OHSU study finds that telehealth could be a strategy to expand and improve care, especially among underserved populations.

OHSU researchers develop new imaging method to detect complications early in pregnancy

By Nicole Rideout July 27, 2022

By using a standard MRI, researchers can produce efficient, accurate assessments of placental health.

Double dose of Plan B is not effective in preventing pregnancy for higher BMIs

By Nicole Rideout July 22, 2022

Previous studies found obesity limits effectiveness of emergency contraceptives; OHSU researchers found simplest solution does not make it more effective.

Rural women who use illegal drugs less likely to use contraception, risk dangerous pregnancies

By Erik Robinson July 06, 2022

Survey findings raise new concern about access to reproductive health care, including abortion.