To evaluate contemporary trends in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) prevalence by race and ethnicity, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 33,363,927 U.S. live births from 2016 through 2024 using National Vital Statistics System data. Age-standardized HDP rates increased by 74%, from 62.7 to 109.1 per 1,000 live births (average annual percent change 7.2%; p<0.001), with an inflection point occurring in 2021. This increment occurred across all racial and ethnic groups, with the highest relative increases among non-Hispanic Asian (9.7% annually) and Multiracial individuals (7.9% annually). By 2024, absolute HDP rates were highest among non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native individuals (143.7/1,000) and non-Hispanic Black individuals (132.7/1,000).

Menopause is a universal experience among women and all those seeking gynecologic care, yet most physicians-including obstetrician-gynecologists-report inadequate training on menopause-related care. As a result, people experiencing menopause often navigate the physical, social, and emotional challenges that accompany menopause on their own. The vacuum left by health care professionals in menopause care is increasingly filled by unregulated and potentially harmful recommendations from social media and the wellness industry. Medical educators in medical schools and residency programs must accelerate and amplify efforts in menopause education to ensure that health care professionals are able to meet the needs of patients seeking care for menopause-related concerns.