In case you missed it: Feb. 15 to Feb. 19
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN team.
This week’s top articles included:
Black women scheduling a uterine-sparing treatment for leiomyomas
Black women are more likely to undergo uterine fibroid (UF) treatments that are uterine-sparing compared with their White counterparts, according to a prospective cohort study in the Journal of Women’s Health.
Improving fertility rates and symptoms for peritoneal endometriosis
“We need to find a good balance between conservative and surgical treatment,” said principal investigator Sylvia Mechsner, MD.
Poll: How are ob/gyns feeling about COVID vaccine uptake?
Take a poll and see how other ob/gyns are feeling about patient uptake of the COVID vaccine.
Attendance at an initial LARC follow-up visit
A retrospective chart review has concluded that less than one-third of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) attended an initial follow-up visit after long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) insertion.
Sexual function of breast cancer survivors with GMS after laser treatment
The study provides preliminary evidence of improvements in sexual function in breast cancer survivors who receive laser therapy.
Chemoattractants in fetal membranes enhance leukocyte migration near term pregnancy
November 22nd 2024A recent study highlights the release of chemoattractants from human fetal membranes at term, driving leukocyte activation and migration, with implications for labor and postpartum recovery.
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Reproductive genetic carrier screening: A tool for reproductive decision-making
November 22nd 2024A new study highlights the efficacy of couple-based reproductive genetic carrier screening in improving reproductive decisions and outcomes, emphasizing its growing availability and acceptance among diverse populations.
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Early preterm birth risk linked to low PlGF levels during pregnancy screening
November 20th 2024New research highlights that low levels of placental growth factor during mid-pregnancy screening can effectively predict early preterm birth, offering a potential tool to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
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