OBGYN

Dr. Washington Hill says many doctors today are too young to have experienced seeing women suffer dangerous infections and fatal complications from attempted abortions.

Women outnumber men in obstetrics and gynecology residencies and medical practices in the U.S. Heads of training programs now wonder if they should go out of their way to recruit more men.

For some obstetricians and gynecologists, Zika virus is transforming how they practice medicine. Talks with pregnant patients now include testing for the virus and the risks of long-term effects.