Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress 2024

Muscat, Oman 15 October 2024 - 17 October 2024

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024 bởi

A study presented at RCOG 2024 supports the non-removal of incidentally identified cervical polyps, given the low incidence of malignancy and the cost-effectiveness of such approach.

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

28 Nov 2024 bởi

Tranexamic acid was as effective as norethisterone in reducing menstrual blood loss and the duration of menstrual period in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), according to a study presented at RCOG 2024.

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

28 Nov 2024

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

27 Nov 2024 bởi

A study suggests that measuring fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and triglyceride levels early in pregnancy can identify women at high risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

27 Nov 2024

Inhaled analgesic provides adequate pain relief for minor gynae procedures

27 Nov 2024 bởi

Data presented at RCOG 2024 reflect the suitability of methoxyflurane – a short-acting analgesic delivered via a handheld, self-administered inhaler device – for use in the performance of minor gynaecology procedures.

Inhaled analgesic provides adequate pain relief for minor gynae procedures

27 Nov 2024

Add-on intrauterine misoprostol lowers PPH risk during caesarean delivery

27 Nov 2024 bởi

Adding intrauterine misoprostol to oxytocin significantly reduced the incidence of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in women who underwent caesarean section (CS) compared with oxytocin alone, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024.

Add-on intrauterine misoprostol lowers PPH risk during caesarean delivery

27 Nov 2024

Combination therapy with fosfomycin, azithromycin: A win for PPROM management

26 Nov 2024 bởi

In the management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), a combination therapy of fosfomycin, clindamycin, and metronidazole has shown superiority over erythromycin plus metronidazole, while azithromycin has emerged as a promising alternative to erythromycin, with both regimens associated with favourable outcomes, as shown in two studies presented at RCOG 2024.

Combination therapy with fosfomycin, azithromycin: A win for PPROM management

26 Nov 2024

IV edges out oral iron in reducing iron-related anaemia in mothers-to-be

15 Nov 2024 bởi

Ferric carboxymaltose is no better than ferrous sulfate taken 3 times daily in reducing the prevalence of maternal anaemia near term in pregnant women with moderate or severe anaemia; however, IV iron is more effective at reducing IDA, as shown in the IVON trial presented at RCOG 2024

IV edges out oral iron in reducing iron-related anaemia in mothers-to-be

15 Nov 2024

Vasopressin injection reduces bleeding, surgery time in ovarian endometrioma cystectomy

12 Nov 2024 bởi

In women with ovarian endometrioma, those who receive vasopressin injection during laparoscopic cystectomy experience shorter operation time, have reduced blood loss, and fewer coagulation events, as shown in a study presented at RCOG 2024.

Vasopressin injection reduces bleeding, surgery time in ovarian endometrioma cystectomy

12 Nov 2024

Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain

11 Nov 2024 bởi

In the treatment of pain due to endometriosis, use of elagolix 150-mg tablets demonstrates comparable efficacy to dienogest 2-mg tablets, as assessed via numeric rating scale (NRS) score from baseline to day 85 and 169, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024. Additionally, both drugs are well tolerated.

Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain

11 Nov 2024