Women's Health
Opinion
Provide appropriate sexual, reproductive health care for transgender patients
To obtain an appropriate sexual history from transgender patients, focus on organs and activities instead of gender.
From the Journals
Cognitive problems after extremely preterm birth persist
Findings among 19-year-olds born extremely premature suggest cognitive and neuropsychological problems persist into early adulthood.
Conference Coverage
Experts in Europe issue guidance on atopic dermatitis in pregnancy
MADRID – Strongly consider class II/III topical corticosteroids as first-line therapy for AD in pregnancy and lactation.
From the Journals
Ideal management of RA in pregnancy improves outcomes
Women with rheumatoid arthritis who adhere to an ideal clinical management pathway throughout pregnancy have a lower risk of adverse pregnancy...
Conference Coverage
Research on statin for preeclampsia prevention advances
WASHINGTON – Low-dose aspirin, meanwhile, remains under research lens.
News
AED exposure from breastfeeding appears to be low
Findings support breastfeeding by mothers with epilepsy who are taking AEDs, according to the researchers.
Conference Coverage
Replacement meals boost nutrient intake by pregnant women with obesity
LAS VEGAS – Replacement meals helped pregnant women with overweight or obesity avoid excess gestational gain and boosted micronutrient intake.
Conference Coverage
Can insulin plus metformin improve pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes?
WASHINGTON – A number of studies are currently tracking the impact of add-on metformin during pregnancy.
From the Journals
High-dose progesterone to reverse mifepristone held still 'experimental'
A study investigating high-dose progesterone as a mifepristone antagonist ends early because of hemorrhage.
Conference Coverage
Hydroxychloroquine prevents congenital heart block recurrence in anti-Ro pregnancies
ATLANTA – Women taking the drug experienced more than a 50% drop in the rate of congenital heart block in comparison to the historical rate.
Commentary
Obstetrical care in crisis
As the number of family physicians who practice maternity care has decreased, the infant and maternal mortality rate in the United States has...