In Utero COVID-19 vaccine exposure not associated with adverse outcomes
February 14th 2022The safety of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women, for both mother and baby, has been dependent on observation during the rollout. A large population trial provides further support for the vaccine’s safety.
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.
Uterine artery embolization or myomectomy for uterine fibroids
February 11th 2022A 4-year follow-up of a randomized control study comparing uterine artery embolization (UAE) to myomectomy for treating women with uterine fibroids has concluded that myomectomy achieves greater improvement in quality of life.
Does deep endometriosis surgery impact bladder function?
February 11th 2022A study in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology concluded that, in select pateints with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) whom do not require bowel or ureteral resection, bladder function significantly improves after surgery, both during filling and in voiding urodynamic phases.
Analysis shows steep costs for uterine fibroid and heavy menstrual bleeding treatment
February 11th 2022Uterine fibroids (UF) with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) pose a significant economic burden—mostly due to surgical and procedural costs and treatment, according to a claims analysis in the Journal of Women’s Health.
A digital decision aid for shared decision-making in prenatal counseling
February 10th 2022Because the treatment options for imminent extreme premature labor center largely on patient preference, decision aids (DA) can help facilitate the patient-provider discussion and guide the shared decision-making process.
A look at the current state of uterine fibroid care
February 10th 2022“Over 70% of women are estimated to develop uterine fibroids by age 50,” said senior author Irene Aninye, PhD, chief science officer for the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) in Washington, D.C. “Fibroids are a complex condition that can range from being asymptomatic to having deleterious effects on a woman’s health and quality of life.”
CooperSurgical to acquire the Cook Medical’s Reproductive Health division
February 10th 2022CooperSurgical, Inc, a global provider of health products for women, babies, and families, announced Monday plans to acquire the Reproductive Health division of Cook Medical, a manufacturer for minimally invasive medical devices in the fertility, obstetrics, and gynecology markets.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes for 2022
February 8th 2022Effective each year on October 1, additions, deletions, and updates to the ICD-10-CM code set are published. This year, no significant changes were made to Chapter 15, the obstetrics chapter. However, there are a few new codes that could affect the practice of maternal-fetal medicine.
Marijuana exposure during pregnancy may increase adverse birth outcomes
February 8th 2022A review and meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open revealed women exposed to marijuana in pregnancy were at significantly increased risk for adverse neonatal outcomes, including low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm delivery.
Combined oral contraceptives for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
February 8th 2022While the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) among patients with rheumatoid and autoimmune disorders have focused on safety, a narrative review in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research highlighted the efficacy and benefits of these contraceptives in females with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Efficacy of combined oral contraceptives for treating depression in premenstrual women
February 7th 2022Combined oral contraceptives were found to be moderately more efficacious than placebo for treating overall premenstrual symptomatology in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Pelvic floor dysfunction and bowel symptoms in women with endometriosis
February 7th 2022A study in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics found that transperineal ultrasound (TPU) signs of pelvic floor muscle hypertonia are more prevalent in endometriosis patients with chronic constipation than in those without.