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.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
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.
Guidelines Indicate Breastfeeding is Safe After Maternal Anesthesia
Breastfeeding is safe after anesthesia, according to guidelines issued by the Association of Anaesthetists.
Early Age at Menarche Tied to Frequent Menopausal Symptoms
The analysis included 18,555 women from the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia pooled from 6 cohort studies.
Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening
Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.
Higher Rates of Pain, Bleeding Found With Essure Birth Control Device
The permanent birth control device Essure is associated with higher rates of chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding compared with tubal ligation.
Effects of Insulin Sensitizers on Hormonal and Metabolic Parameters in PCOS
Combination therapy with insulin sensitizers may be superior to monotherapy for improvement of hyperandrogenemia and menstrual recovery in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Hormone Therapies Tied to Brain Changes in Menopausal Women
In recently menopausal women using hormone treatment, circulating levels of pituitary-ovarian hormones are associated with changes in white matter hyperintensities.
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