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Aortic Dissection Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy

Aortic dissection during pregnancy or postpartum is rare.

Hospital Water-Based Births Considered as Safe as Traditional Births

Hospital-based water births had no higher risk for neonatal intensive care unit admission.

CDC: 65.3% of Women Currently Using Contraceptives

In 2017 to 2019, 65.3 percent of women aged 15 to 49 years in the United States used contraception, with female sterilization the most common method.

Eclampsia Prevalence Varies Considerably by US State

There was high statewide variation observed for eclampsia, indicating that the median odds of eclampsia were higher if the same women delivered in a US state with higher vs lower eclampsia prevalence.

Irregular, Long Menstrual Cycles Linked to Premature Mortality

Irregular and long menstrual cycles throughout the life course are associated with an increased risk for premature mortality.

CVD Risk Increased With Multiple Menopausal Symptoms

Having two or more moderate or severe menopausal symptoms (MS) is associated with an increased risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy May Increase Future Risk for Bothersome Menopausal Symptoms

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Brandon May

Perimenopausal women with a history of hypertensive disorders may be candidates for anticipatory guidance for menopause symptom management.

Early Age at Menarche Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Health

Early menarche in women is associated with worse cardiovascular health.

Reproductive Factors Tied to Coronary Artery Disease

Certain reproductive factors may up the risk for obstructive coronary artery disease in postmenopausal women.

Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy of Hormonal Contraceptives

The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced with use of antibiotics.

Contraceptives Beneficial for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

For women with premature ovarian insufficiency, continuous use of combined oral contraceptives is associated with increased BMD, similar to that seen with high-dose hormone therapy.