Ob/Gyn Information Center

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Lifestyle Intervention Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Women With PCOS

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date January 22, 2020

Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize and update the evidence regarding the effects of lifestyle intervention, including diet, on cardiometabolic risk among overweight and obese women with PCOS.

Mood Disorder Information Center

Many Women Have Posttraumatic Stress After Early Pregnancy Loss

Publish Date January 17, 2020

Twenty-nine percent of women met criteria for posttraumatic stress one month after pregnancy loss.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

Discordance Between ART Prescribing Practices and Guidelines in Pregnant Women

By

Bradley van Paridon

Publish Date January 16, 2020

Data published in JAMA Network Open suggest that prescribing practices for ART in pregnant women living with HIV in the US do not align optimally with national guidelines.

Endocrinology Information Center

Maternal SCH May Increase Risk for Prematurity, Neonatal Respiratory Distress

By

Hannah Dellabella

Publish Date January 14, 2020

Maternal TSH levels >4 mIU/L are associated with increased risks for prematurity and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Many Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Unnecessary in Teens and Young Adults

Publish Date January 8, 2020

More than half of bimanual exams, >70% of Pap tests in women aged 15 to 20 years unnecessary.

Oncology Information Center

More Education Needed on Breast Density and Screening Choices

Publish Date January 8, 2020

Women largely do not know breast density ups risk for breast cancer even in US states with notification.

News

Prenatal Smoking Raises Risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Publish Date December 31, 2019

Increased risk for GDM seen across all levels of prepregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain.

Sleep Information Center

Menopause Linked to Increase in Sleep-Onset Insomnia

Publish Date December 27, 2019

Postmenopausal women more likely to screen positive for OSA vs pre/perimenopausal women.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

Antiretroviral Prescribing in Pregnancy Strays From National Guidelines

Publish Date December 27, 2019

Many prescribed ARVs with insufficient evidence, not recommended for use in pregnant women with HIV.

Neurology Information Center

Several Factors May Lead to Lower Breastfeeding Rates in Women With Epilepsy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date December 25, 2019

Poor seizure control, lack of breastfeeding education from a neurologist or lactation consultant, are factors contributing to lower breastfeeding rates in women with epilepsy, compared with the general population.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Cesarean Section Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring

Publish Date December 25, 2019

No evidence found for young adulthood obesity of offspring born via nonelective, elective C-section.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Hormonal vs Nonhormonal Contraception and the Impact on Seizure Frequency

By

Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

Publish Date December 17, 2019

Compared to nonhormonal contraception, hormonal contraception appears to pose a greater risk for increased seizure frequency in women with epilepsy.

Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

Maternal Diabetes Associated With Early-Onset Cardiovascular Disease in Offspring

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date December 13, 2019

Children of women with diabetes diagnosed before or during pregnancy are at increased risk for early-onset cardiovascular disease.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Many Pregnant Women Not Meeting Nutritional Guidelines

Publish Date December 13, 2019

Women not meeting vegetable, cereal grain, or folate intake recommendations, iron and calcium requirements.

Diabetes Information Center

Preterm Birth May Increase Risk for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date December 12, 2019

The risk for type 1 and type 2 diabetes from childhood into adulthood is increased in preterm-born individuals.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

General Fertility Rate Declined in United States in 2018

Publish Date December 4, 2019

Birth rate increased for women aged 35 to 44 years, decreased 7% among those aged 15 to 19.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

TB Prevention Should Be Delayed Until After Pregnancy in HIV-Infected Women

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date December 3, 2019

Safety and efficacy of isoniazid for the prevention of tuberculosis may vary between HIV-infected pregnant and postpartum women.

Asthma Information Center

Asthma Exacerbations May Worsen Pregnancy Outcomes

Publish Date December 3, 2019

Risk elevated for complications, adverse perinatal outcomes, early childhood respiratory disorders.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Number of Pregnant Women Taking Antidepressants Decreasing

Publish Date November 27, 2019

There has been a significant decrease in the use of antidepressants by pregnant women in Denmark, with consumption falling by more than 33% since 2011.

Oncology Information Center

Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years

Publish Date November 22, 2019

Screening rates are insufficient to reduce cervical cancer incidence.