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Air pollution detrimental to IVF success

26 Jul 2024 by

A study presented at ESHRE 2024 shows that increased exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) air pollution prior to oocyte collection (OPU) or frozen embryo transfer (FET) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with a reduction in live birth rates (LBRs) in subsequent FETs.

Air pollution detrimental to IVF success

26 Jul 2024

Endometrioma tied to ovarian cancer risk

26 Jul 2024

Women with ovarian endometriomas and/or deep infiltrating endometriosis are at increased risk of ovarian cancer, as shown in a study.

Endometrioma tied to ovarian cancer risk

26 Jul 2024

Novel pill keeps hopes up in infertile women ≤40 years undergoing IVF/ICSI

25 Jul 2024 by

In the phase II OXOART2 trial presented at ESHRE 2024, the first-in-class, non-hormonal, oral agent OXO-001 increases implantation and pregnancy rates in infertile women ≤40 years undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

Novel pill keeps hopes up in infertile women ≤40 years undergoing IVF/ICSI

25 Jul 2024

Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

24 Jul 2024 by

Endometrial cancer affects the lining of the uterus (ie, the endometrium). In Singapore, endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer, with an increasing incidence over the past few decades, corresponding to global trends associated with factors such as changing lifestyles, obesity, and hormonal influences.

Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

24 Jul 2024

Weight trajectories across reproductive years up risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

23 Jul 2024

Weight gains prior to and between pregnancies appear to increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), reports a study. A longer period of weight gain shows the most robust association with an increased risk of APOs.

Weight trajectories across reproductive years up risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

23 Jul 2024

Can new mums shed their baby weight through breastfeeding?

22 Jul 2024 by

Breastfeeding mothers in Singapore appear to have an edge over those who feed their newborns formula in terms of shedding some baby weight, according to a study.

Can new mums shed their baby weight through breastfeeding?

22 Jul 2024

Postexertional malaise, fatigue common PASC symptoms in pregnant women

21 Jul 2024

Nearly 10 percent of pregnant women experience postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (PASC), with the most common symptoms including postexertional malaise, fatigue, and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a study.

Postexertional malaise, fatigue common PASC symptoms in pregnant women

21 Jul 2024

Placental abruption in ART pregnancies poses risk of preterm delivery

19 Jul 2024

The occurrence of placental abruption in pregnant women who conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART) contributes to an increased risk of preterm delivery, as reported in a cross-sectional study.

Placental abruption in ART pregnancies poses risk of preterm delivery

19 Jul 2024

NATALEE update: Ribociclib + NSAI well tolerated

12 Jul 2024 by

Latest findings from the ongoing phase III NATALEE trial have shown that 3-year treatment with adjuvant ribociclib, in combination with a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor (NSAI), remained well tolerated in patients with HR+/HER2- early-stage breast cancer (EBC).

NATALEE update: Ribociclib + NSAI well tolerated

12 Jul 2024

Mutations affect efficacy of avelumab in advanced endometrial cancer

09 Jul 2024

Avelumab immunotherapy may perform poorly in advanced endometrial cancer (EC) patients with TP53 mutation but has positive effects in those with mutations of PTEN and ARID1A, suggest the results of the MITO END-3 trial.

Mutations affect efficacy of avelumab in advanced endometrial cancer

09 Jul 2024

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Air pollution detrimental to IVF success

Air pollution detrimental to IVF success

Endometrioma tied to ovarian cancer risk

Endometrioma tied to ovarian cancer risk

Novel pill keeps hopes up in infertile women ≤40 years undergoing IVF/ICSI

Novel pill keeps hopes up in infertile women ≤40 years undergoing IVF/ICSI

Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

Weight trajectories across reproductive years up risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Weight trajectories across reproductive years up risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes

Can new mums shed their baby weight through breastfeeding?

Can new mums shed their baby weight through breastfeeding?

Postexertional malaise, fatigue common PASC symptoms in pregnant women

Postexertional malaise, fatigue common PASC symptoms in pregnant women

Placental abruption in ART pregnancies poses risk of preterm delivery

Placental abruption in ART pregnancies poses risk of preterm delivery

NATALEE update: Ribociclib + NSAI well tolerated

NATALEE update: Ribociclib + NSAI well tolerated

Mutations affect efficacy of avelumab in advanced endometrial cancer

Mutations affect efficacy of avelumab in advanced endometrial cancer