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Preterm births up in pregnant women with COVID-19

Pregnant women with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appear to show higher rates of preterm birth and caesarean deliveries, according to a new meta-analysis. COVID-19 does not seem to substantially affect other pregnancy outcomes.

Recent Advances in the Management of Primary Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Lactin-V reduces bacterial vaginosis recurrence

Treatment with Lactobacillus crispatus CTV-05 (Lactin-V) significantly reduces the incidence of bacterial vaginosis recurrence in women who were previously treated with vaginal metronidazole, according to a recent study.

Copper IUD raises risk of bacterial vaginosis

The nonhormonal contraceptive copper intrauterine device (IUD) carries an increased hazard of bacterial vaginosis that remains elevated through up to 18 months of use but returns to pre-initiation levels following discontinuation, a study has found.

Sleep disruptions common in women with or without nocturia

Nocturnal bladder symptoms are not the primary cause of poor sleep in women with overactive bladder, suggest the results of a recent study.

CVD risk factors a preterm birth culprit?

The risk of preterm delivery among pregnant women appears to be elevated in the presence of traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and increased levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, a study has found.

Premenopausal sleep quality predicts insomnia in postmenopausal women

Sleep disturbance is prevalent during and after menopause, with women with anxiety and depression being at higher risk, a study suggests. Poor sleep status in the premenopausal period predicts is a strong predictor of insomnia at menopausal transition and post-menopause.

Combined first-trimester screening most effective for testing foetal down syndrome

Combined first-trimester screening (CFTS) appears to be the best traditional method for the diagnosis of foetal down syndrome, a recent study has found.

More overweight, obese women with PCOS remain sedentary despite recommendations

Sedentary behaviour remains extremely prevalent among overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with a recent study reporting that only one in two women meets physical activity (PA) levels recommended for weight loss.

Vaginal oestrogen: A non-antibiotic way to cut repeat UTI risk in postmenopausal women

Local oestrogen preparations may safely and effectively reduce the number of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) in with genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), delivering symptomatic relief and hence improving quality of life, according to a review.