In Case You Missed It: June 7 to June 11
It was a busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.
This week's top articles included:
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #53: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is characterized by pruritus and elevated serum bile acid concentrations.
Sexual orientation and provider-patient communication
The interaction of sexual orientation and provider-patient communication on sexual and reproductive health (SHR) can be tricky to navigate, according to the results of a prospective study of a sample of U.S. women of diverse sexual orientations in the journal Patient Education and Counseling.
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare but potentially fatal condition characterized by hepatic failure.
Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.
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Laparoscopic RFA linked to enhanced pregnancy outcomes in uterine fibroid patients
May 18th 2024A recent study presented at the 2024 ACOG Clinical and Scientific Meeting reveals that laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation significantly improves pregnancy outcomes for women with uterine leiomyomas.
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Identifying gaps in syphilis treatment and prenatal care among pregnant individuals
May 17th 2024Preventing congenital syphilis comes down to quick diagnosis and treatment of the infection in pregnancy, and the number of missed opportunities to do so in the United States continues to grow.
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