Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, September 18 - Friday, September 22, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Health risks increase after early ovary removal
In a recent study, increased health risks were seen in women who received premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy when under the age of 46 years.
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2.) Premenstrual disorders increase early menopause and vasomotor symptom risks
In a recent study, women with premenstrual disorders were more likely to experience early menopause and vasomotor symptoms.
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3.) Ovarian tissue cryopreservation important to offer before gonadotoxic therapy
In a recent study, ovarian tissue cryopreservation was indicated as viable for preventing premature ovarian insufficiency in girls and young women receiving gonadotoxic therapies.
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4.) Medical school curricula fail to teach female sexual medicine
In a recent review, a lack of education on female sexual medicine was found across medical institutions.
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5.) Sex differences in dermatologic conditions
Data has indicated an increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis among female patients compared to male patients.
Tocolysis use after PPROM not linked to neurodevelopmental outcomes
May 29th 2024A recent study investigated the effects of antenatal tocolysis on neurodevelopmental outcomes among children aged 5.5 years following preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, revealing no significant differences in outcomes.
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Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care
May 22nd 2024A recent study reveals that adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities have fewer visits to obstetrician-gynecologists and lower hormonal contraceptive use compared to their typically developing peers, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health services.
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Rising endometriosis rates linked to increased pregnancy complications
May 19th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.
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