Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Elinzanetant, MIRA, and more
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.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Elinzanetant, MIRA, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 02, 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Bayer submits NDA for elinzanetant to treat vasomotor symptoms
Bayer has submitted a New Drug Application for elinzanetant, following positive results from the OASIS studies, showing significant safety and efficacy in treating moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women.
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2.) First hysterectomy using miniaturized MIRA Surgical System performed
Virtual Incision Corporation has announced the successful performance of the first benign hysterectomy using their miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery device, MIRA, in a clinical trial assessing its safety and efficacy.
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3.) Surge in self-managed abortions reported post-Dobbs decision
Following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, rates of self-managed abortions have risen significantly, especially among marginalized communities, highlighting growing barriers to accessing legal abortion care.
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4.) Gestational carrier pregnancies: Balancing outcomes and risks
A recent study highlights the improved outcomes yet elevated risks associated with gestational carrier pregnancies compared to general pregnancies.
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5.) Preeclampsia linked to increased vascular dementia risk
A recent study found that women with preeclampsia during pregnancy face a higher risk of developing vascular dementia, but additional data was needed for other forms of dementia.
Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
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No link found between hormonal contraception and clitoral adhesion severity
February 28th 2025A recent study presented at the ISSWSH 2025 Annual Meeting found no significant association between hormonal contraceptive use and the severity of clitoral adhesions, though researchers emphasize the need for further investigation.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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Adiponectin found a key biomarker for cardiometabolic risk in postmenopausal women
February 27th 2025A new study highlights adiponectin’s strong links to obesity and metabolic health markers, suggesting its potential as an effective tool for predicting and managing cardiometabolic risk in perimenopausal women.
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