Women's Health
Conference Coverage
Infertility appears to be increased among women with epilepsy
NEW ORLEANS – An analysis finds an infertility rate of 9.2% among women with epilepsy, compared with 6.0% in the...
Conference Coverage
Frontal lobe epilepsy elevates seizure risk during pregnancy
NEW ORLEANS – About 53% of women with frontal lobe epilepsy have increased seizure frequency during pregnancy.
Clinical Inquiries
Does amniotomy shorten spontaneous labor or improve outcomes?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No. Amniotomy neither shortens spontaneous labor nor improves any of the following outcomes: length of first stage of labor...
From the Journals
PCOS linked to increased cancer risk in premenopausal women
The increased risks appear to subside after menopause.
News from the FDA/CDC
Infant mortality generally unchanged in 2016
Infant mortality by maternal age was similar for women aged 20-24 years and those aged 40 years and over.
Conference Coverage
Evidence coming on best preeclampsia treatment threshold
CHICAGO –
Commentary
NIH director expresses concern over CRISPR-cas9 baby claim
“Lest there be any doubt, and as we have stated previously, NIH does not support the use of gene-editing technologies in human embryos.”
From the Journals
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces risk of preterm birth
“Many supplements currently on the market don’t contain the optimal dose or type of omega-3 for preventing premature birth,” Dr. Middleton said....
From the Journals
Healthier lifestyle in midlife women reduces subclinical carotid atherosclerosis
Menopausal women who choose a healthier lifestyle – particularly not smoking – have less subclinical carotid atherosclerosis.
Conference Coverage
Substance use increases likelihood of psychiatric hold in pregnancy
AUSTIN, TEX. – Current substance use makes the difference in a determination to involuntarily commit a pregnant woman.
Conference Coverage
Physical activity may count more for women who keep the pounds off
NASHVILLE – Activity accounted for a greater proportion of each day’s calories in women who were successful long-term maintainers.