Possible vertical transmission of coronavirus
March 30, 2020
A new research letter published in JAMA Network suggests that vertical transmission from mother to child may be possible while in utero.
Ben Schwartz
Family CVD history and decision-making about BSO
March 24, 2020
Some women proactively choose bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) to minimize cancer risk, but new research indicates that for some women, the procedure may be doing more harm than good.
Does IUD type impact cervical cancer risk?
March 19, 2020
New research indicates that risk of high-grade cervical neoplasms is lower with copper (Cu) intrauterine devices (IUDs) than with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS).
AAGL supports suspension of elective surgeries
March 18, 2020
The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) has joined several other ob/gyn organizations to endorse the US Surgeon General's recommendation to suspend elective surgeries amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
SMFM issues guidance on COVID-19, pregnancy
March 13, 2020
As the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to escalate, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) has released guidance on the maternal, fetal and neonatal implications of the disease.
Cannabis use and prenatal depression
March 12, 2020
Women with depression are more than three times more likely to use cannabis while pregnant, according to a recent study from Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
High rates of unintended pregnancy in women with disabilities
March 10, 2020
New research indicates that unintended pregnancy is much more likely in women with than without disabilities
Can a healthier diet reduce menopausal symptoms?
March 6, 2020
New research indicates that women may be able to reduce menopausal symptoms by increasing their intake of fruits and vegetables (FV).
Late pregnancy alcohol exposure in West Virginia
March 2, 2020
New research from Springer Nature indicates that late prenatal alcohol exposure prevalence is much higher than previous studies had shown for babies from West Virginia.
Young women distressed about their sex lives
March 2, 2020
According to a recent study, young women have very high rates of sexually related personal distress, and a concerning number of women admit poor sexual self-image.
