Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Sildenafil cream, perinatal depression, and more

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.

1.) Topical sildenafil cream shows efficacy for managing sexual arousal disorder

A recent study found that topical sildenafil cream improves sexual arousal outcomes in women with female sexual arousal disorder, offering a potential new treatment option.

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2.) Perinatal depression linked to increased midlife cardiovascular disease risk

A recent study revealed a 36% increased risk of cardiovascular disease among women with perinatal depression, highlighting the need for incorporating reproductive health assessment into cardiovascular health evaluations.

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3.) Study shows low pregnancy risk with same-day contraceptive initiation

A recent study found that starting contraceptives on the same day of consultation poses a low pregnancy risk, offering a viable option to reduce unintended pregnancies.

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4.) Fertility-sparing surgery matches standard surgery in cervical cancer survival

A recent study reveals that fertility-sparing surgery offers similar survival outcomes to standard surgery for cervical cancer patients with tumors of 4 cm or smaller, potentially expanding treatment options for younger women.

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5.) Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson on oral contraceptive prescriptions

A recent study revealed that the Supreme Court's Dobbs Dobbs decision is linked to reduced oral contraceptive prescriptions, highlighting the need for improved access amidst restrictive abortion policies.

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