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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to fatty, salty diet
Women who adhere to a diet rich in sodium, dairy, and saturated fats are at increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study presented at the 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM 2023).
Endometrioma ups risk of failing antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
Among women with pelvic inflammatory disease, the presence of endometrioma is associated with a lower likelihood of responding to antibiotic treatment and a higher risk of surgical intervention, according to a study.
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
In women with postpartum hypertension, treatment with combined hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/lisinopril yields greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit than nifedipine monotherapy, according to the results of a pilot study.
Genital tract infections not a risk factor for cytologic abnormalities regardless of HPV infection status
Neither vulvovaginal candidiasis nor bacterial vaginosis is associated with increased incidence of cervical cytologic abnormalities among women with or without human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, according to a study. Bacterial vaginosis may even have a protective effect against cytologic abnormalities among women with HPV coinfection.
