Adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to midlife cardiovascular disease risk
September 11th 2024The Menopause Society
In a recent study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, women with certain adverse outcomes during pregnancy had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
Hot flashes disrupting REM sleep linked to heart disease risk
September 10th 2024The Menopause Society
In a recent study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, 59% of nocturnal hot flashes occurred during the second half of the night, a time linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Physical intimate partner violence linked to decreases in cognitive performance
September 10th 2024The Menopause Society
A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, found that women who reported physical intimate partner violence also demonstrated decreased working memory performance over time.
Clinical hypnosis found more effective against hot flashes vs CBT
September 10th 2024The Menopause Society
Data presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society highlighted greater reductions in hot flash severity among women receiving clinical hypnosis compared to those receiving cognitive behavioral therapy.
Positive impact of initiative to improve cervical cancer screening rates among PLWH
August 7th 2024Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology
A recent study reported an increase in cervical cancer screening rates among people living with HIV when offering a directed initiative alongside standard care, from 54% to 75%.
Link found between delayed prenatal care and congenital syphilis rates
August 7th 2024Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology
A study presented at the Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024 Annual Meeting found an increase of 4 days between diagnosis and treatment among pregnant patients with congenital syphilis vs those without congenital syphilis.
Transportation insecurity lowers flu vaccination in pregnant individuals
August 6th 2024Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology
A recent study highlights how a lack of reliable transportation significantly reduces influenza vaccination rates among pregnant individuals, underscoring the need for improved prenatal care access.
Reducing costs and increasing accessibility key to enhancing STI testing among youth
August 6th 2024Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology
A study presented at the Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024 Annual Meeting highlights the importance of affordability and convenience in boosting STI test uptake among adolescents and young adults.
Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in brachial plexus birth Injury
May 20th 2024ACOG
Mary Claire B. Manske, MD, discusses her findings on the unexplained increased risk of brachial plexus birth injury among Black and Hispanic infants, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and further research.
Navigating menopause care: Expert insights from ACOG 2024
May 19th 2024ACOG
At ACOG 2024, Monica M. Christmas, MD, FACOG, and Stephanie Faubion, MD, emphasize the importance of combating disinformation in menopause care and provide clinicians with evidence-based strategies to manage symptoms effectively.
Empowering ob-gyns to address sexual health concerns
May 18th 2024ACOG
At the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, experts emphasized the importance of equipping ob-gyns with the knowledge and tools to address sexual health issues, including hyperactive sexual desire disorder, anorgasmia, and pelvic pain.
New data shows elinzanetant's efficacy in treating menopausal symptoms
May 18th 2024ACOG
Phase 3 data presented by JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, reveals that elinzanetant significantly improves hot flash frequency, sleep, and overall menopause quality of life, offering a promising alternative to estrogen therapy.