Contemporary OBGYN week in review: postpartum hemorrhage, sexual dysfunction, and more
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 OBGYN week in review: postpartum hemorrhage, sexual dysfunction, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, October 9 - Friday, October 13, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Early detection needed to reduce postpartum hemorrhage mortalities
In a recent study, rates of severe postpartum hemorrhage were decreased in patients who received an intervention for early detection and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage.
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2.) How to address sexual dysfunction during menopause
James A. Simon, MD, discusses how clinicians can help menopausal women manage sexual dysfunction.
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3.) Pill pause for combined oral contraceptive use worsens mental health
In a recent study, negative mental health symptoms such as increased anxiety were observed among combined oral contraceptive users when treatment was paused.
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4.) Mental health disorders increase mortality from cervical cancer
In a recent study, overall and cervical-cancer specific deaths were more common among cervical cancer patients with a preexisting mental health disorder.
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5.) Glucose monitoring cutoff for GDM associated with adverse outcomes
In a recent study, adverse neonatal outcomes were more common among individuals with a time above the target range of 10% or more when receiving continuous glucose monitoring for gestational diabetes mellitus screening.
Severe maternal morbidity linked to mental health risks post-delivery
April 26th 2024A recent study revealed that severe maternal morbidity during pregnancy increases the likelihood of mental health hospitalizations or emergency department visits up to 13 years post-delivery, emphasizing the need for mental health screening.
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Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
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Hyperoxygenation use not linked to neonatal outcomes
April 23rd 2024Recent research evaluated the impact of maternal hyperoxygenation on neonatal Apgar scores, revealing no significant enhancement in outcomes among women with pathologic fetal heart rate tracing and suggesting limited efficacy of hyperoxygenation therapy in this context.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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