Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: uterine bleeding, preterm birth, and more

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: uterine bleeding, preterm birth, and more

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.

1.) COVID-19 vaccination not linked to abnormal uterine bleeding

COVID-19 vaccination not linked to abnormal uterine bleeding | Image Credit: © Kiattisak - © Kiattisak - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study reveals no significant association between COVID-19 vaccination and the incidence of abnormal uterine bleeding among reproductive-aged women.

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2.) Accelerated biological aging linked to increased preterm birth risk

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A recent study reveals a significant association between accelerated biological aging and preterm birth, highlighting the need for further research into this potential risk factor.

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3.) MRI and ultrasound models may reduce macrosomia risks in primigravid women

MRI and ultrasound models may reduce macrosomia risks in primigravid women | Image Credit: © PhotoPlus+ - © PhotoPlus+ - stock.adobe.com.

Utilizing magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound models to predict fetal weight in primigravid women can significantly reduce macrosomia-related adverse outcomes, with MRI showing superior accuracy.

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4.) Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care

Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care | Image Credit: © JPC-PROD - © JPC-PROD - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study reveals that adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities have fewer visits to obstetrician-gynecologists and lower hormonal contraceptive use compared to their typically developing peers, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health services.

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5.) Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to know

Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to know

An ACOG 2024 symposium highlighted how clinicians can work with patients at every life stage to address weight management, including the potential use of anti-obesity medications.

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