Pap Talk S1E2: Dr. Dotters-Katz, Duke Health on COVID-19, pandemic jam 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.

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.

Pregnancy may lower Long COVID risk, with researchers linking immune changes to reduced symptoms, though some groups remain vulnerable.

This is part 1 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.

A new study found that pregnant women infected with COVID-19, especially in the third trimester or with severe symptoms, faced higher risks of preterm birth, low birthweight, and neonatal intensive care unit admission.

A new study published in Menopause suggests that white blood cell count could serve as a key predictor of COVID-19 symptom severity, highlighting the role of inflammation in health outcomes.