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Short GnRH antagonist protocol in ART may reduce ovarian hyperstimulation risk

15 Aug 2022 by

A large systematic review and meta-analysis of women undergoing assisted reproduction has shown that the use of short gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist protocols, compared with long GnRH agonist protocols, during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) may reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) while having no major impact on live birth rates.

Short GnRH antagonist protocol in ART may reduce ovarian hyperstimulation risk

15 Aug 2022

Liver cirrhosis ups risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes

14 Aug 2022

The presence of liver cirrhosis is detrimental in pregnant women, being associated with elevated risks of maternal mortality as well as obstetric and foetal complications, a study has found.

Liver cirrhosis ups risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes

14 Aug 2022

Relugolix-CT benefit for endometriosis-associated pain sustained through week 104

12 Aug 2022 by

Long-term combination therapy with relugolix plus oestradiol and norethindrone (relugolix-CT) shows sustained reductions in dysmenorrhoea and non-menstrual pelvic pain (NMPP) for up to 2 years in premenopausal women with endometriosis, according to the SPIRIT extension* study presented at ESHRE 2022.

Relugolix-CT benefit for endometriosis-associated pain sustained through week 104

12 Aug 2022

Similar asthma outcomes, but higher allergy rates, in ART-conceived children

11 Aug 2022 by

Children conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) showed similar asthma outcomes but had a higher risk of allergies and slightly altered lung function compared with those who were born after spontaneous conception, according to a study presented at ESHRE 2022.

Similar asthma outcomes, but higher allergy rates, in ART-conceived children

11 Aug 2022

Combination birth control pill effective across multiple subgroups

10 Aug 2022 by

Daily intake of the oral contraceptive pill that combines estetrol (E4) and drospirenone (DRSP) appears to be highly effective across subgroups defined by age, contraceptive history, and body mass index (BMI), according to pooled data from two pivotal phase III trials.

Combination birth control pill effective across multiple subgroups

10 Aug 2022

Ketamine holds up against fentanyl for procedural sedation in outpatient surgical abortion

10 Aug 2022

Intravenous treatment with ketamine is as good as that with fentanyl for procedural sedation in patients undergoing first-trimester outpatient surgical abortion, as reflected in patients’ satisfaction with their anaesthesia, according to a study.

Ketamine holds up against fentanyl for procedural sedation in outpatient surgical abortion

10 Aug 2022

Premature menopause spells increased lung diseases risk for smokers

10 Aug 2022

Female smokers with early natural menopause are at high risk of developing malignant and nonmalignant lung diseases, as well as of death, as reported in a study.

Premature menopause spells increased lung diseases risk for smokers

10 Aug 2022

Lower maternal education linked to child stunting

09 Aug 2022 by

Children born to mothers with lower educational levels appear to be at a higher risk of having compromised growth, according to a recent Indonesia study.

Lower maternal education linked to child stunting

09 Aug 2022

Conjugated equine estrogen plus estradiol tied to increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke

08 Aug 2022

Menopausal hormone therapy with conjugated equine estrogen appears to confer a heightened risk of developing haemorrhagic stroke among postmenopausal women as compared with the use of estradiol, as reported in a retrospective cohort study.

Conjugated equine estrogen plus estradiol tied to increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke

08 Aug 2022

Hysteroscopy with vaginal repair best surgical approach for caesarean scar defects

07 Aug 2022

In treating caesarean scar defects (CSD), the combination of hysteroscopy with vaginal repair appears to have the best clinical value, leading to the highest clinical efficacy while also conferring low risks of postoperative complications, reports a recent network meta-analysis.

Hysteroscopy with vaginal repair best surgical approach for caesarean scar defects

07 Aug 2022

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Short GnRH antagonist protocol in ART may reduce ovarian hyperstimulation risk

Short GnRH antagonist protocol in ART may reduce ovarian hyperstimulation risk

Liver cirrhosis ups risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Liver cirrhosis ups risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Relugolix-CT benefit for endometriosis-associated pain sustained through week 104

Relugolix-CT benefit for endometriosis-associated pain sustained through week 104

Similar asthma outcomes, but higher allergy rates, in ART-conceived children

Similar asthma outcomes, but higher allergy rates, in ART-conceived children

Combination birth control pill effective across multiple subgroups

Combination birth control pill effective across multiple subgroups

Ketamine holds up against fentanyl for procedural sedation in outpatient surgical abortion

Ketamine holds up against fentanyl for procedural sedation in outpatient surgical abortion

Premature menopause spells increased lung diseases risk for smokers

Premature menopause spells increased lung diseases risk for smokers

Lower maternal education linked to child stunting

Lower maternal education linked to child stunting

Conjugated equine estrogen plus estradiol tied to increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke

Conjugated equine estrogen plus estradiol tied to increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke

Hysteroscopy with vaginal repair best surgical approach for caesarean scar defects

Hysteroscopy with vaginal repair best surgical approach for caesarean scar defects