Induction of labor and risk of stillbirth
November 27, 2019
A study published in BMJ suggests that inducing labor at no later than 41 weeks could be one of the few interventions that reduce stillbirths.
Judith M. Orvos, ELS
Plasma transfusion for persistent postpartum hemorrhage: Does timing matter?
November 27, 2019
Published in JAMA Network Open, a new study offers surprising results about plasma transfusion effectiveness for women with PPH.
Study: Eating disorders linked with negative pregnancy outcomes
November 26, 2019
Women with eating disorders—present or past—are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, according to research from JAMA Psychiatry.
Perimenopause’s negative impact on sexual function
November 22, 2019
According to research published in Menopause, vaginal atrophy—a treatable condition—appears to be the most impactful factor for perimenopausal women and declining sexual function.
HPV home testing: First US trial
November 12, 2019
Published in JAMA Network Open, results from the first US trial of home-based sampling for human papillomavirus show that mailing kits to underscreened women could increase cervical cancer screening.
Top 5 gynecologic studies from October 2019
November 11, 2019
Ranging from sexual function among cancer patients to how lifetime estrogen exposure affects late-life cognition to state strategies to address opioid use, these were Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for the top gynecologic studies published in October 2019.
Is naltrexone safe for pregnant patients?
November 7, 2019
Results of new research from American Journal and Obstetrics & Gynecology suggest that naltrexone may be an option for pregnant women who use opioids.
How prevalent is HPV in vaccinated adolescents?
November 7, 2019
In adolescents, detection of a cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection may signal an increased risk of detection of the virus in the oral cavity, but incidence declines after vaccination, according to research from JAMA Network Open.
WHI study: Light activity reduces fracture risk
November 6, 2019
A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) suggests that older women who do regular physical activity—even just walking—may have a lower risk of fracture than their peers who are sedentary.
Top 5 obstetric studies from October 2019
November 1, 2019
These are Contemporary OB/GYN's selections for five of the most noteworthy obstetric-focused studies that were published in October 2019.
