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, March 11 - Friday, March 15 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Unveiling gender disparities in medicine
Grace Ferguson, MD, MPH, generalist ob-gyn at Allegheny Health Network, sheds light on gender-based discrepancies in medicine, emphasizing both progress and persistent challenges.
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2.) NIH: Intervention mitigates postpartum depression and anxiety risks
A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals an intervention led by non-specialist providers during pregnancy significantly lowers postpartum depression and anxiety risks, especially crucial for women in resource-poor settings where mental health care access is limited.
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3.) Study finds no increased stress urinary incontinence recurrence risk from childbirth
A recent meta-analysis challenged common clinical assumptions, finding no increased risk of stress urinary incontinence recurrence or need for reoperation after subsequent pregnancy and childbirth following a midurethral sling procedure.
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4.) Impact of childhood adversity on female reproductive events
Explore how adverse childhood experiences affect various reproductive events in women, shedding light on the correlation between early life challenges and accelerated reproductive milestones.
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5.) Myo-inositol shows promise for PCOS therapy
Discover how myo-inositol supplementation improves hormonal imbalances and metabolic irregularities in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, offering hope for effective treatment.
Study reveals critical gaps in care for PCOS patients
May 17th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting highlighted significant gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) care, revealing widespread patient dissatisfaction and the urgent need for improved provider education and comprehensive treatment approaches.
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S4E1: New RNA platform can predict pregnancy complications
February 11th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® sat down with Maneesh Jain, CEO of Mirvie, and Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, a new RNA platform that is able to predict pregnancy complications by revealing the biology of each pregnancy. They discussed recently published data regarding the platform's ability to predict preeclampsia and preterm birth.
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PCOS and irregular cycles tied to cardiometabolic risks
May 15th 2024A comprehensive analysis reveals strong associations between polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles, and increased risks of cardiometabolic conditions, underscoring the importance of proactive screening and intervention strategies.
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Echogenic Mass identified as key predictor for retained products of conception
May 13th 2024Discover how recent findings highlight the significance of echogenic masses in accurately diagnosing post-pregnancy complications, shedding light on effective management strategies and reducing the need for invasive interventions.
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