Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody Positivity Linked to Reduced Live Birth Rate in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
In women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss, thyroid peroxidase antibody positivity is associated with a reduced live birth rate.
Women’s Health
Gastric Bypass Before Pregnancy Linked to Lower Risk for Major Birth Defects
Infants born to women who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery have a lower risk for major birth defects than those born to matched control women.
Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatment Similar to Estrogen Therapy for Menopause
Similar improvement seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause symptoms, sexual function
Anti-Müllerian Hormone a Potential Biomarker for Menstrual Disturbance in PCOS
Findings show that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a strong predictor for menstrual disturbance due to PCOS and that the risk for menstrual disturbance was increased with the degree of elevation of AMH.
ACOG Updates Guidance on OTC Contraception Access
The authors note that one reason for inconsistent or nonuse of contraception is barriers to access.
Hysterectomy Linked to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Hysterectomy, even with ovarian conservation, is associated with an increased long-term risk for de novo depression.
Discussing Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms at a Well-Woman Visit
Researchers sought to determine patient and visit characteristics associated with the discussion of postmenopausal vulvovaginal symptoms at well-woman examinations.
Hypertension in Pregnancy Linked to Severity of Menopausal Symptoms
Researchers sought to determine whether a relationship exists between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and menopausal symptoms.
Inclusion of Additional Clinical Factors Does Not Improve FRAX Performance in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers sought to assess the ability of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool to discriminate between women who do and do not experience major osteoporotic fractures.
Vasomotor Symptoms at Menopause Linked to Increased Risk for CVD Events
Frequent or persistent vasomotor symptoms during the menopause transition are associated with increased risk for later cardiovascular disease events.
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