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Effects of irregular menstrual cycles on cardiovascular health
In a recent study, cardiovascular disease events were seen more often in women with irregular or long or short menstrual cycles.
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How greenery and physical activity impact post partum depression
In a recent study, increased street view-based green space, especially tree coverage, led to decreased risks of depression in post partum women, with mediation effects observed for physical activity.
Overactive bladder prescriptions based on race
In a recent study, use of β3-adrenoceptor agonists over anticholinergic prescriptions differed based on patient race.
Prediabetes and fractures in midlife women
In a recent study, midlife women with prediabetes before menopause transition were more likely to experience fractures in postmenopause.
ECMO for COVID-19 in pregnancy
In a recent study, pregnant people receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation experienced low mortality rates but high morbidity rates.
Maternal and neonatal benefits of induction of labor
In a recent study, induction of labor was found safe and beneficial in pregnant women at 39 weeks of gestation, with increased risks only seen for shoulder dystocia in nulliparous women.
Maternal autoimmune disease and offspring mental disorder
In a recent study, mental disorders were more commonly seen in offspring of mothers diagnosed with 1 or more autoimmune diseases before or during pregnancy.
Substance use disorder as a chronic disease
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Caitlin Martin, MD, discussed the concerning rise in substance use mortalities and maternal mortalities.
Pessaries in patients with prolapse symptoms
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, the efficacy and satisfaction rates of pessaries in patients with prolapse symptoms were discussed.
Contraception for adolescents post-Dobbs
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, methods of providing contraception to adolescents in a post-Dobbs era were discussed.
Safety and efficacy of non-FDA approved menopause therapies
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, the safety and efficacy of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy for menopause were discussed.
Using hormone therapies for menopause
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, Gloria Richard-Davis MD, MBA, NCMP, FACOG, discussed the importance of using hormone therapies to treat menopause symptoms.
Vaccine equity for pregnant and postpartum people
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, methods of reducing disparities in vaccinations among pregnant and postpartum people were discussed.
Substance use in women’s health
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, details on substance use disorder were provided, including methods of treatment and the screening process for women.
Social media impact on PCOS
At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, the impact of social media on polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis and treatment was discussed.
Curcumin not effective against implant bleeding
In a recent study, patients taking curcumin to prevent bleeding patterns from contraceptive implants reported similar levels of satisfaction as those taking placebo.
Metric for recommending low-dose aspirin prophylaxis
To improve the gap in low-dose aspirin prophylaxis use in patients with risk of preeclampsia after recommendations, experts created a metric.
Fibroid characteristics associated with hemorrhage risk
In a recent study, larger fibroid sizes and location in the lower uterine segment or cervix were associated with greater odds of post partum hemorrhage requiring packed red blood cell transfusion.
How race impacts sedation during abortion care
Lauren Pace, MD, obstetrician-gynecologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses how pain levels are perceived differently in patients receiving an abortion based on race.
At-home HPV kits increase cervical cancer screenings
In a recent study, under-screened patients were more likely to receive cervical cancer screening after receiving at-home high-risk human papillomavirus sampling kits.
Adapting LARC education based on culture
In a recent study, investigators found a need for online education about long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) to be modified based on culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Uterine fibroid burden based on race and ethnicity
In a recent study, uterine fibroids were significantly associated affecting patient who are Black or Asian-Chinese and over 35 years of age.
Complications from cervical cerclage
When examining studies on cervical cerclage placement and complications, reviewers found complications were most common in physical examination-indicated cerclage and least common in history-indicated cerclage.
Accuracy of the Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Index
In a recent study, the Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Index accurately predicted operating and hospital stay length, along with postoperative complications, in patients with deep pelvic endometriosis.
FDA advisory panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill
In a unanimous vote, norgestrel (Opill; HRA Pharma) has been backed by an FDA advisory panel as an over-the-counter birth control pill.
Hormone therapy and bone mineral density
In a recent study, an increase in lumbar spine bone mineral density was found in patients receiving hormone therapy, even after therapy was discontinued.
How pregnancy intention impacts odds of pregnancy
In a recent study, women trying to become pregnant were more likely to experience pregnancy after 12 months than women contemplating pregnancy and women not trying or contemplating pregnancy.
Maternal stress and offspring type 1 diabetes risk
In a recent study, offspring were more likely to develop type 1 diabetes if they were born to mothers diagnosed with depression or anxiety during pregnancy.
First successful in-utero brain surgery performed
A case of vein of Galen malformation has been successfully treated through brain surgery in the uterus, reducing the risk of life-long adverse outcomes.
How obstetric hospitalists impact maternal disparities
OB Hospitalist Group has released data indicating disparities in maternal care because patient race is reduced by care from obstetric hospitalists.