COVID-19 Does Not Predispose Women to Early Pregnancy Loss
Investigators assessed the relationship between infection with severe SARS-CoV-2 and spontaneous abortion.
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Inherited Human Herpesvirus 6 Is Risk Factor for Spontaneous Abortion
Authors assessed the association between iciHHV-6 and spontaneous abortion, as well as the pregnancy histories of mothers in families with iciHHV-6, to determine if paternal origin is more common than maternal origin.
CDC: 65.3% of US Women Currently Using Contraceptives
Researchers found that 65.3% of women aged 15 to 49 years in the United States were currently using contraception in 2017 to 2019.
NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks
The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.
Safety and Efficacy of Antidepressants in Menopausal Sleep Disturbances
Serotonergic antidepressants are effective for sleep disturbances in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women even without major depressive disorder.
Are Epidurals Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder? New Study Says Maybe, The Medical Community Says No
Several medical organizations are advocating for clinical practice to remain unchanged after a study suggested a link between maternal epidurals and autism spectrum disorder in offspring.
Analysis Identified Patient-Reported Outcomes Associated With Whole-Breast Radiotherapy
Review of patient-reported outcomes identified posttreatment symptoms ranging in severity from pain to bother in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer.
Labor Epidural Analgesia May Be Linked to ASD Risk in Offspring
A clinical diagnosis of ASD was the main outcome of the study.
Mirena Approved for Pregnancy Prevention for Up to 6 Years
By the end of the 6th year, Mirena should be removed and replaced if continued use is desired.
Exposure to Maternal Gestational Diabetes Tied to Higher CVD Risk
Intrauterine exposure to maternal gestational diabetes is associated with an increased cardiovascular disease risk and risk factors in offspring up to age 35 years.
Nurse Practitioner Role Improves Radiation Oncology Follow-Up Care, Patient Experience
A posttreatment program demonstrated that nurse practitioner-led follow-up visits can be an essential component of radiation therapy.
Slowing the Spread of Congenital Syphilis: Guidance for Clinicians
A group of researchers provides guidance for diagnosing and treating syphilis, especially for pregnant women who can spread the infection to the fetus.
The Art of Managing Long-Acting Reversible Contraception for Adolescent Patients
Long-acting reversible contraception, such as hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants, have been proven safe and effective for adolescent patients.
Can Earlier Mammographic Screenings Affect Mortality Rates?
A study in The Lancet Oncology examined the age when breast cancer screenings commonly begin, and whether researchers feel it should be sooner.
Patients Report Satisfaction With Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids
Researchers sought to evaluate myomectomy, as compared with uterine-artery embolization, in women who had symptomatic uterine fibroids and did not want to undergo hysterectomy.
Early Evidence Suggests No Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Through Breast Milk
Preliminary evidence suggests infants are unlikely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2 via breast milk.
Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives
Unintended pregnancies were reported 7 times more often by patients who took antibiotics compared with those who took control medicines.
Self-Reported Prescription Opioid Use During Pregnancy
The CDC analyzed prescription opioid use during pregnancy via a self-reported survey.
In-Person Obstetric Visits Not Likely to Spread COVID-19
There does not appear to be a link between the number of in-person health care visits and the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection among obstetrical patients.
Chronic Maternal Hypertension Increases Risk for Pediatric Morbidity, Obesity
Offspring of women with chronic hypertension were twice as likely to be hospitalized for an endocrine-related issue by the age of 18.
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