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Endometriosis tied to early natural menopause

21 Feb 2022 by

Women with laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis appear to have an elevated risk of early natural menopause (ENM), a recent prospective study has shown.

Endometriosis tied to early natural menopause

21 Feb 2022

C-sect: What works and what not?

18 Feb 2022 by

Infiltration of caesarean section (C-sect) incision with single-shot bupivacaine and adrenalin during the procedure helps women in terms of postoperative pain relief, while prophylactic use of tranexamic acid (TXA) after C-sect appears to be of limited benefit, according to studies presented at SMFM 2022.

C-sect: What works and what not?

18 Feb 2022

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

17 Feb 2022 by

A high-quality diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of foetal growth restriction (FGR) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2022.

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

17 Feb 2022

Individualized monitoring needed for pregnant women being treated for PsA

17 Feb 2022

Pregnant women with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who are receiving treatment with antirheumatic drugs, especially biologics, are at risk of delivering preterm and via caesarean section, according to a study, highlighting the importance of individualized monitoring during pregnancy in this population.

Individualized monitoring needed for pregnant women being treated for PsA

17 Feb 2022

Goserelin-induced menstrual cessation promotes bone loss

15 Feb 2022

Menstrual cessation associated with the use of goserelin raises bone turnover and leads to bone loss, which in turn is associated with alterations in the expression of relevant circulating microRNAs (miRNAs), according to a study.

Goserelin-induced menstrual cessation promotes bone loss

15 Feb 2022

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

15 Feb 2022 by

The use of high-dose aspirin was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia compared with low-dose aspirin in women at risk for pre-eclampsia, with no increase in bleeding risk, according to a recent study.

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

15 Feb 2022

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

15 Feb 2022 by

Prophylactic administration of methylergonovine following childbirth helps control bleeding in women who underwent Caesarean deliveries, according to a single-centre randomized controlled trial.

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

15 Feb 2022

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

12 Feb 2022 by

While gestational diabetes is known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease later in life, the extent of CV risk has only come to light in a study presented at the 2022 SMFM Annual Meeting.

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

12 Feb 2022

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

11 Feb 2022 by

While maternal anxiety does not appear to be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, it does present a risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to data presented at SMFM 2022.

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

11 Feb 2022

Bivalent HPV vaccine substantially reduces cervical cancer, CIN3 rates

10 Feb 2022 by

The risk of cervical cancer and grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN3) was substantially reduced among girls who were offered the bivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, particularly those who were offered it at age 12–13 years, according to an observational study from England.

Bivalent HPV vaccine substantially reduces cervical cancer, CIN3 rates

10 Feb 2022

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Endometriosis tied to early natural menopause

Endometriosis tied to early natural menopause

C-sect: What works and what not?

C-sect: What works and what not?

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

Individualized monitoring needed for pregnant women being treated for PsA

Individualized monitoring needed for pregnant women being treated for PsA

Goserelin-induced menstrual cessation promotes bone loss

Goserelin-induced menstrual cessation promotes bone loss

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

Bivalent HPV vaccine substantially reduces cervical cancer, CIN3 rates

Bivalent HPV vaccine substantially reduces cervical cancer, CIN3 rates