Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: covid vaccines, hypertension, and more

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Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: covid vaccines, hypertension, and more

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: covid vaccines, hypertension, and more

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 1, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.

1.) Inactivated COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy: No impact on neonatal outcome, study finds

A comprehensive cohort study explored the impact of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines administered within 3 months before conception, revealing reassuring findings that neonatal outcomes, including preterm birth and NICU admission, remain unaffected.

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2.) Impact of racial discrimination on hypertension risk in highly-educated Black women

Explore the pivotal role of educational attainment in shaping the complex link between racial and ethnic discrimination and hypertension risk in Black women.

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3.) Link between reproductive life span and postmenopausal muscle mass

A recent study in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, suggests that a longer reproductive life span and later age at menopause may be associated with a reduced risk of low handgrip strength in postmenopausal women.

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4.) Navigating reproductive health: Insights on menstrual cycles and autoimmune diseases

Researchers from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) present new data on how autoimmune diseases impact pregnant women, particularly in fertility.

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5.) A closer look at women's concerns on breast density in clinician discussions

A study found variations in discussions about breast density based on race and ethnicity, leading researchers to urge enhanced cultural competency and shared decision-making to bridge critical gaps in breast density conversations.

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