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Weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM, obesity
In women with gestational diabetes (GDM) and obesity, gestational weight gain (GWG) appears to influence pregnancy outcomes, according to data presented at SMFM 2022.
Weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM, obesity
09 Feb 2022Anxiety during pregnancy speeds up genetic ageing in baby boys
Prenatal maternal anxiety is correlated with markers of epigenetic age acceleration in male infants, irrespective of other genetic, socioeconomic, or obstetric risk factors, according to a recent study
Anxiety during pregnancy speeds up genetic ageing in baby boys
07 Feb 2022Lower urinary tract symptoms common among women with endometriosis
Women with endometriosis are more likely to develop various lower urinary tract symptoms, including difficulty passing urine, having to urinate again within minutes of urinating, or still feeling full after urination, a study has found.
Lower urinary tract symptoms common among women with endometriosis
05 Feb 2022Serum selenium unrelated to depression, but supplementation could prove protective
High selenium intake seems to exert a significant protective effect against postpartum depression, reports a recent meta-analysis. Selenium may be considered as a potential adjuvant therapy in patients with depression.
Serum selenium unrelated to depression, but supplementation could prove protective
30 Jan 2022Certain groups of minority women more susceptible to vaginal infections
A recent study has reported that women from non-Western countries are at increased risk of genital infections. Younger age also contributes to a risk increase, while living outside of larger cities seems to have a protective effect.