In case you missed it: November 21 to November 25
Take a look at the week's top stories.
Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may heighten risk of preterm birth, pregnancy loss
Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may lead to increased risks for preterm birth, preterm delivery, and spontaneous abortion, according to new research in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
The Challenges of Diagnosing Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Michael L. Krychman, MD, and Jack D. Sobel, MD, review diagnostic criteria of diagnosis of RVVC and the impact of misdiagnosis.
Dextromethorphan ineffective adjuvant option for medication abortion pain management
Dextromethorphan was not a successful adjunctive pain management option for medication abortion, according to research results published in Contraception.
Five minutes of a doctor’s time could cost patients $50
Cleveland Clinic begins charging for doctors’ time spent responding to some electronic messages.
Pap Talk S4E10: 2023 women's health outlook
In this episode of Pap Talk, Alison Cowan, MD, discusses her predictions for women's health trends in 2023.
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Study finds pregnancy risks higher with ART in kidney transplant recipients
July 11th 2025Women with kidney transplants who conceive through assisted reproductive technology face increased risks of complications such as hypertension, preterm birth, and cesarean delivery, according to new research.
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Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole not found to increase infant birth weight in HIV cases
July 9th 2025A recent randomized trial found no significant improvement in birth weight or key birth outcomes from antenatal trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis in human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women.
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