Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
Large registry-based study in the U.S. suggests infertility treatments are associated with increased risks for pregnancy and vascular complications.
23 Feb, 2022 | 10:16h | UTCNews Release: Common infertility treatments may increase risks for pregnancy, vascular complications – American Heart Association
Commentary: Infertility treatments raise risk of heart and pregnancy complications, study finds – CNN
Review: Pruritus in pregnancy.
23 Feb, 2022 | 09:59h | UTCPruritus in Pregnancy – American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
M-A: Interventions to prevent spontaneous preterm birth in women with singleton pregnancy who are at high risk.
22 Feb, 2022 | 08:39h | UTC
Expert Review | The importance of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation: lifelong consequences.
21 Feb, 2022 | 08:38h | UTC
Free Supplement: Preeclampsia and Eclampsia.
21 Feb, 2022 | 08:40h | UTCPreeclampsia and Eclampsia – The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
RCT: Low-dose aspirin did not significantly reduce the risk of preterm birth in women with a previous spontaneous preterm birth (RR 0.83; 95% CI 0.58 to 1.20; p = 0.32).
21 Feb, 2022 | 08:33h | UTC
RCT: Single-dose metronidazole vs. treatment for 7 days for treating Trichomonas vaginalis in women.
21 Feb, 2022 | 08:23h | UTCA Comparison of Single-Dose Versus Multidose Metronidazole by Select Clinical Factors for the Treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis in Women – Sexually Transmitted Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Global, regional, and national prevalence estimates of physical or sexual, or both, intimate partner violence against women.
18 Feb, 2022 | 08:44h | UTCNews release: More than a quarter of women have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetimes, finds new study – The Lancet
Commentary: Intimate partner violence against women: a persistent and urgent challenge – The Lancet
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
NEW—Over 1 in 4 women have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetimes, study finds.
Authors highlight urgent need to strengthen the public health response in post-COVID-19 reconstruction efforts. https://t.co/yZ61fqIZlV pic.twitter.com/AeMSicRUY0
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) February 17, 2022
German Guidelines for the diagnosis, therapy and follow-up of cervical cancer – Part 1 with recommendations on epidemiology, screening, diagnostics and therapy.
17 Feb, 2022 | 08:47h | UTC
Treatment options after a diagnosis of early miscarriage: expectant, medical, and surgical.
17 Feb, 2022 | 08:24h | UTC
WHO Questions and Answers: COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy.
16 Feb, 2022 | 09:53h | UTCQuestions and Answers: COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy – World Health Organization
Related:
COVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in.
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy—number needed to vaccinate to avoid harm.
Editorial: Covid-19 treatments and vaccines must be evaluated in pregnancy.
AstraZeneca vaccination not linked to reduced fertility rates and adverse birth outcomes.
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Commentary on Twitter
🆕 Summary of WHO recommendations on #COVID19 vaccination in pregnancy https://t.co/XPVggBbSmj
If you’re pregnant, vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect yourself and your baby from severe illness from COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/dfSBVJLBG7
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) February 15, 2022
Covid-19: Vaccination during pregnancy is safe, finds large US study.
16 Feb, 2022 | 09:51h | UTCCovid-19: Vaccination during pregnancy is safe, finds large US study – The BMJ
Related:
COVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in.
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy—number needed to vaccinate to avoid harm.
Editorial: Covid-19 treatments and vaccines must be evaluated in pregnancy.
AstraZeneca vaccination not linked to reduced fertility rates and adverse birth outcomes.
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Guideline Summary: WHO recommendation for using uterine balloon tamponade to treat postpartum hemorrhage.
16 Feb, 2022 | 08:48h | UTCOriginal Guideline: WHO recommendation on uterine balloon tamponade for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage – World Health Organization
Guideline: Recommendations on Breast Ultrasound – Part I – Examination technique, ultrasound criteria, and documentation.
16 Feb, 2022 | 08:27h | UTC
Retrospective Cohort: Association of SARS-CoV-2 infection with serious maternal morbidity and mortality from obstetric complications.
15 Feb, 2022 | 10:11h | UTCNews Release: NIH-funded study suggests COVID-19 increases risk of pregnancy complications – NIH News Releases
Commentary on Twitter
In this study, among pregnant and postpartum individuals, #SARSCoV2 infection was associated with increased risk of a composite outcome of maternal mortality or serious morbidity from obstetric complications. https://t.co/51wcT8GhJq
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 7, 2022
Ending the evidence gap for pregnancy, HIV and co-infections: ethics guidance from the PHASES project.
15 Feb, 2022 | 08:35h | UTC
FIMS / EFSMA Joint position statement on the International Olympic Committee framework on fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination based on gender identity and sex variations.
13 Feb, 2022 | 22:17h | UTCOriginal Guidance: IOC Framework on fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations – International Olympic Committee
Commentary: International Olympic Committee transgender guidance criticised by medical experts – BBC
Commentary on Twitter
You do not have to agree with all content in this position statement. But surely we can agree that we need further debate and discussion (and consultation with all stakeholders) to protect the rights of all athletes. #OpenAccess ➡️ https://t.co/xIfnsyk7FV#Diversity #Inclusion pic.twitter.com/2c9S8lGCoa
— BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine (@BMJOpenSEM) January 20, 2022
Review: Management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy.
13 Feb, 2022 | 21:57h | UTCManagement of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy – Thrombosis Research
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Management of high-risk pulmonary embolism in pregnancy.
Study: Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism During Pregnancy
Imaging is the only way to diagnose blood clots in pregnancy
Aromatase inhibitors vs. tamoxifen in premenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive early-stage breast cancer treated with ovarian suppression: a patient-level meta-analysis of 7030 women from four randomized trials
13 Feb, 2022 | 21:32h | UTCCommentaries:
Aromatase Inhibitors May Benefit Premenopausal Women With Breast Cancer – HealthDay
Podcast: Chronic pelvic pain.
11 Feb, 2022 | 08:27h | UTCChronic Pelvic Pain – The Curbsiders
Review: Supraventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:38h | UTCSupraventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy – Heart
Survey: Despite insufficient evidence of benefit, many fertility specialists still perform endometrial scratching before in vitro fertilization.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:19h | UTCCommentary: Too Many Fertility Specialists Still Use a Painful, Useless Procedure: Study – HealthDay
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M-A: In women with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, azithromycin is associated with lower rates of clinical chorioamnionitis compared to erythromycin.
8 Feb, 2022 | 08:37h | UTCErythromycin versus azithromycin for treatment of preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: A systematic review and meta-analysis – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Summary: 2021 CDC guidelines on sexually transmitted infections.
7 Feb, 2022 | 08:33h | UTC2021 CDC guidelines on sexually transmitted infections – Family Medicine
Original Guideline: CDC releases new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Related: WHO Guidelines for the management of symptomatic sexually transmitted infections.
RCT: Prophylactic Use of Compression Sleeves Reduces the Incidence of Arm Swelling in Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema.
4 Feb, 2022 | 08:35h | UTC