Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress 2023

London, UK 12 June 2023 - 14 June 2023

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

25 Jul 2023 by

The use of levonorgestrel (LNG) plus piroxicam, as oral emergency contraception (EC) after unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI), resulted in a significantly greater number of pregnancies prevented compared with LNG plus placebo, according to a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

25 Jul 2023

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

20 Jul 2023 by

Survivors of complicated monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies (ie, complicated twins) have a higher rate of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes compared with uncomplicated twins, suggests a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

20 Jul 2023

Tranexamic acid use before CS reduces blood loss

14 Jul 2023 by

The use of prophylactic tranexamic acid (TXA) prior to elective Caesarean section (CS) led to significantly lower blood loss in women, particularly those at high risk for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), according to a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Tranexamic acid use before CS reduces blood loss

14 Jul 2023

Singaporean cohort study: Menopausal women now more symptomatic

05 Jul 2023 by

Menopause occurs at about 50 years of age for Singaporean women, and almost two out of three of them experience moderate-to-severe symptoms, as shown in a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Singaporean cohort study: Menopausal women now more symptomatic

05 Jul 2023

Is it safe to use biologic drugs in pregnancy?

05 Jul 2023 by

Among the biologic drugs used during pregnancy, the most common is tumour necrosis factor-α antagonist (etanercept-infliximab-adalimumab), results of a clinical review have shown.

Is it safe to use biologic drugs in pregnancy?

05 Jul 2023

Migraine tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

04 Jul 2023 by

Pregnant women with migraine appear to have an increased likelihood of experiencing pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, peripartum mental illness, preterm birth, and placental abruption, according to a study presented at the recent RCOG 2023.

Migraine tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

04 Jul 2023

Heparin unable to prevent miscarriages in women with inherited thrombophilia

01 Jul 2023 by

Daily shots of low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) fall short of improving live birth rates for women with a history of at least two pregnancy losses and inherited thrombophilia, according to the results of the open-label trial ALIFE2.

Heparin unable to prevent miscarriages in women with inherited thrombophilia

01 Jul 2023