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Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

26 Jul 2023 by

In women with nonspecific vaginitis, treatment with a medical device that uses vaginal ovules not only helps alleviate symptoms but also works to restore the normal pH and reduce signs of vaginal inflammation, as reported in a study.

Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

26 Jul 2023

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

25 Jul 2023

Treatment with oral valacyclovir appears to reduce the rates of vertical transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, with a low frequency of side effects, as shown in a study.

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

25 Jul 2023

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

25 Jul 2023 by

The use of levonorgestrel (LNG) plus piroxicam, as oral emergency contraception (EC) after unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI), resulted in a significantly greater number of pregnancies prevented compared with LNG plus placebo, according to a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

25 Jul 2023

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

22 Jul 2023

For outpatient cervical ripening and labour induction, low-dose vaginal misoprostol has the most favourable risk-benefit profile, reducing the interval to delivery, according to the results of a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

22 Jul 2023

Hot flashes are no small matter. Get it treated to improve your quality of life.

21 Jul 2023 by

Professor Dr Nazimah Idris, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology and medical director at IMU Healthcare, touches on the topic of menopause and perimenopause.

Hot flashes are no small matter. Get it treated to improve your quality of life.

21 Jul 2023

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

21 Jul 2023

In the first years of use, conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene (CE/BZA) appears to be associated with slightly higher rates of endometrial cancer and endometrial hyperplasia compared with estrogen/progestin (EP) combination hormone therapy, according to a study.

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

21 Jul 2023

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

20 Jul 2023 by

Survivors of complicated monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies (ie, complicated twins) have a higher rate of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes compared with uncomplicated twins, suggests a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

20 Jul 2023

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

16 Jul 2023

Children conceived via fresh intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are at higher risk of major malformations compared with those conceived via fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a study.

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

16 Jul 2023

Higher SUA to creatinine ratio ups risk of pre-eclampsia, adverse pregnancy outcomes

14 Jul 2023

During pregnancy, a higher serum uric acid (SUA) to creatinine (sCr) ratio appears to elevate the risk of pre-eclampsia (PE) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a recent study.

Higher SUA to creatinine ratio ups risk of pre-eclampsia, adverse pregnancy outcomes

14 Jul 2023

Tranexamic acid use before CS reduces blood loss

14 Jul 2023 by

The use of prophylactic tranexamic acid (TXA) prior to elective Caesarean section (CS) led to significantly lower blood loss in women, particularly those at high risk for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), according to a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Tranexamic acid use before CS reduces blood loss

14 Jul 2023

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Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

Hot flashes are no small matter. Get it treated to improve your quality of life.

Hot flashes are no small matter. Get it treated to improve your quality of life.

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

Higher SUA to creatinine ratio ups risk of pre-eclampsia, adverse pregnancy outcomes

Higher SUA to creatinine ratio ups risk of pre-eclampsia, adverse pregnancy outcomes

Tranexamic acid use before CS reduces blood loss

Tranexamic acid use before CS reduces blood loss