Genetic Variant May Put Some Women at Increased Risk for Contraceptive Failure
A genetic variant may play a major role in why hormonal contraception fails in some women, according to a new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Up With Maternal Smoking
Assuming causality, 22 percent of SUIDs directly attributed to maternal smoking during pregnancy
Long-Term Systemic Hormone Therapy May Up Alzheimer Risk
Risk increases associated with hormone therapy exposure over 10 years in women <60 years at initiation
Menopause Symptoms Linked to Chronic Pain in Midlife
Nearly twofold increased odds of chronic pain, multiple pain diagnoses seen with menopause symptoms
Oral Contraceptive Product Recalled Due to Packaging Error
Apotex announced a voluntary recall of 4 lots of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets 3mg/0.03mg due to the possibility of defective blisters with incorrect tablet arrangements and/or empty blister pockets. Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol is an estrogen/progestin combination oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. The tablets in the inner carton are arranged as…
Long-Term Use of Metronidazole Linked to Aplastic Anemia in Female Patient
A recently published report describes the case of a 49-year-old female patient who experienced aplastic anemia secondary to long-term metronidazole use and highlights the importance of monitoring for metronidazole-induced hematologic dyscrasias.
Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Miscarriage, Says Study
Study authors say not only is influenza vaccine during pregnancy safe, it is necessary
Antenatal Corticosteroid Tx Tied to Reduction in Birth Size
Antenatal corticosteroid therapy (ACT) is associated with reductions in birth size for infants.
Prenatal Vitamin Intake in Early Pregnancy May Cut Autism Risk
ASD risk down for children whose mothers took prenatal vitamins during first month of pregnancy
Allergy Associated With Mental Health Disorders in Pregnant Women
Allergy is associated with mental disorders such as depression in women who are pregnant, underscoring the need to address this comorbidity in clinical management and public health.
