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Intermittent outdoes continuous catheterization for postpartum urinary retention

27 Feb 2023 by

In women with postpartum urinary retention (PUR; bladder volume ≥150 mL) up to 6 hours following vaginal or Caesarean delivery, intermittent catheterization led to quicker time to PUR resolution and was associated with a higher satisfaction rate than continuous catheterization, with no additional complications, a study from Israel reports.

Intermittent outdoes continuous catheterization for postpartum urinary retention

27 Feb 2023

Cervical procedures may upset sexual response in women

25 Feb 2023

Cervical procedures appear to be associated with sexual issues, which raises the need to inform patients about this possibility when undergoing such procedure, according to a study.

Cervical procedures may upset sexual response in women

25 Feb 2023

Mini transperineal stimulator helps fix premature ejaculation

24 Feb 2023

Use of the miniature transperineal electrical stimulator vPatch can potentially treat lifelong premature ejaculation (PE) by prolonging coitus on demand, suggests a recent study.

Mini transperineal stimulator helps fix premature ejaculation

24 Feb 2023

Tighter BP control improves pregnancy outcomes in women with DM, chronic hypertension

23 Feb 2023 by

Further lowering blood pressure helps cut the risk of adverse perinatal events for pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus (DM) and mild chronic hypertension, according to the secondary analysis of the Chronic Hypertension and Adverse Pregnancy (CHAP) study presented at SMFM 2023.

Tighter BP control improves pregnancy outcomes in women with DM, chronic hypertension

23 Feb 2023

Sexual boredom, desire patterns vary among adults in long-term relationships

23 Feb 2023

Distinct patterns of sexual boredom and sexual desire exist among individuals in long-term monogamous relationships, reports a study. These patterns are also associated with sexual satisfaction in both men and women and with relationship satisfaction among women only.

Sexual boredom, desire patterns vary among adults in long-term relationships

23 Feb 2023

Increased ketorolac doses reduce opioid use following caesarean delivery

23 Feb 2023 by

In women undergoing caesarean section (C-section), six scheduled doses of ketorolac reduced postoperative opioid use as opposed to having only two doses.

Increased ketorolac doses reduce opioid use following caesarean delivery

23 Feb 2023

Labetalol, nifedipine equally effective for chronic hypertension in pregnancy

23 Feb 2023 by

Treatment with either labetalol or nifedipine is similarly effective in reducing adverse maternal outcomes among women with mild chronic hypertension (CHTN) in pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2023.

Labetalol, nifedipine equally effective for chronic hypertension in pregnancy

23 Feb 2023

Cannabis use among expectant mums compromises pregnancy

22 Feb 2023 by

Pregnant women may do well to avoid cannabis, with cannabis use in early pregnancy leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as reported in a study presented at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting.

Cannabis use among expectant mums compromises pregnancy

22 Feb 2023

Which ART delivers better HIV viral suppression in pregnant women?

22 Feb 2023 by

Pregnant women living with HIV are more likely to achieve viral suppression when treated with dual-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI) in combination with integrase (INSTI) inhibitors compared to protease (PI) inhibitors at delivery, suggests a recent study presented at the 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM 2023).

Which ART delivers better HIV viral suppression in pregnant women?

22 Feb 2023

Can oxytocin be discontinued during active labour?

22 Feb 2023 by

Discontinuing oxytocin during the active stage of labour appears safe, according to the STOPOXY trial presented at SMFM 2023.

Can oxytocin be discontinued during active labour?

22 Feb 2023

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Intermittent outdoes continuous catheterization for postpartum urinary retention

Intermittent outdoes continuous catheterization for postpartum urinary retention

Cervical procedures may upset sexual response in women

Cervical procedures may upset sexual response in women

Mini transperineal stimulator helps fix premature ejaculation

Mini transperineal stimulator helps fix premature ejaculation

Tighter BP control improves pregnancy outcomes in women with DM, chronic hypertension

Tighter BP control improves pregnancy outcomes in women with DM, chronic hypertension

Sexual boredom, desire patterns vary among adults in long-term relationships

Sexual boredom, desire patterns vary among adults in long-term relationships

Increased ketorolac doses reduce opioid use following caesarean delivery

Increased ketorolac doses reduce opioid use following caesarean delivery

Labetalol, nifedipine equally effective for chronic hypertension in pregnancy

Labetalol, nifedipine equally effective for chronic hypertension in pregnancy

Cannabis use among expectant mums compromises pregnancy

Cannabis use among expectant mums compromises pregnancy

Which ART delivers better HIV viral suppression in pregnant women?

Which ART delivers better HIV viral suppression in pregnant women?

Can oxytocin be discontinued during active labour?

Can oxytocin be discontinued during active labour?