Women’s health in review: April 2022
A look back at this month’s most popular stories.
Performing an abortion now a felony in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law, making performing an abortion a felony, punishable up to 10 years in prison.
Management of pregnancies resulting from IVF fertilization: Consult #60 visual summary
From SMFM, a visual summary of Consult #60.
Infertility treatments could raise risk of acute kidney injury, heart rhythm disorders
New research suggests pregnancies conceived with assisted reproductive technology were associated with a more than doubling in risk for acute kidney injury.
Clues to the origins of ovarian cancer
Family history assessment, genetic screening are key to prevention.
New frontiers in sexual medicine
Top takeaways from the 2022 International Society of the Study of Women’s Sexual Health conference.
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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