Freelance writer for Contemporary OB/GYN
Preterm delivery and mother’s long-term risk of hypertension
December 16th 2021A study in JAMA Cardiology found that women who delivered preterm had greater than a 50% increased risk of hypertension within the next 10 years, and that risk more than doubled in cases of extreme preterm, compared to women who delivered full term.
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Premenopausal ovaries removal and subsequent cognitive performance
December 14th 2021A study in JAMA Network Open has concluded that women who undergo bilateral oophorectomy before menopause are significantly more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment and poorer performance on cognitive tests about 30 years later compared to women who do not have the procedure.
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Laser for postmenopausal vaginal symptoms
December 2nd 2021For women with postmenopausal vaginal symptoms, fractional carbon dioxide laser versus sham treatment fails to significantly improve vaginal symptoms after 12 months, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial in JAMA.
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Counseling on adverse events of intrauterine contraception
December 2nd 2021Professionals who provide contraception counseling need sufficient training and resources to offer comprehensive information about adverse reactions of intrauterine contraception, according to 2 web-based discussion boards about sexual and reproductive health.
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Midlife vision impairment and depressive symptoms
December 2nd 2021Midlife women with early-stage vision impairment are significantly more likely to develop depressive symptoms, according to a study in the journal Menopause, which used data from the Michigan site of the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN).
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The relationship between uterine fibroids and infertility
November 12th 2021Due to uterine fibroids being a potential cause of infertility, treatment options like myomectomy should be discussed individually with the patient, according to an article published in Diagnostics that evaluated the relationship.
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Increasing access to contraception in the United States
November 11th 2021One year after the close of the Increasing Access to Contraception (IAC) Learning Community, participants had sustained their efforts in support of at least 1 goal: to improve women’s access to the full range of contraceptive options.
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Robotic-assisted surgery for gynecologic procedures
November 9th 2021“Today, many of these cases are done as open surgery, including approximately 60% of all hysterectomies performed globally, despite the clear benefits of minimally invasive surgery, which includes fewer complications, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster return to normal activities,” Peron told Contemporary OB/GYN®.
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Menopause preparedness for patient, provider, and policymaker
October 27th 2021A more standardized approach to menopause preparedness, including educating both patients and providers, is needed to improve care and quality of life for individuals during and after menopause, according to a study in the journal Menopause.
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New risk factors for vulvovaginal candidiasis and recurrence
October 20th 2021A study in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases has identified 2 new risk factors for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—frequency of indigestion of milk and dairy products, and changes in bowel habits.
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