American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Teen moms at greater risk for later obesity, study finds
A new study debunks the myth that younger moms are more likely to "bounce back" after having a baby – teenage pregnancy actually makes women more likely to become obese.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Apr 19, 2013 |
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Study redefines the 'optimal time for delivery'
(HealthDay)—The number of fetal deaths that could be avoided by delivery is greater than the number of neonatal deaths that would be anticipated by delivery around 37 to 38 weeks' gestation, according to ...
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Mar 28, 2013 |
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Most ob-gyns still perform bimanual exam but reasons vary
(HealthDay)—The majority of obstetrician-gynecologists perceive bimanual pelvic examinations as important for adult women of all ages, although the reasons cited for performing the exam vary widely, according ...
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Feb 12, 2013 |
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Fertility-sparing tx feasible in early endometrial cancer
(HealthDay)—For women with early-stage endometrial cancer (EC) and atypical complex hyperplasia (ACH), fertility-sparing treatment seems feasible, according to research published in the October issue of ...
Cancer
Oct 30, 2012 |
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Noninvasive genetic test for Down syndrome and Edwards syndrome highly accurate
Current screening strategies for Down syndrome, caused by fetal trisomy 21 (T21), and Edwards syndrome, caused by fetal trisomy 18 (T18), have false positive rates of 2 to 3%, and false negative rates of 5% or higher. Positive ...
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Jun 05, 2012 |
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy rates on rise over past decade
(HealthDay)—The rate of laparoscopic hysterectomy has greatly increased over the past decade and is now higher than that of abdominal hysterectomy, according to a study in the April issue of the American Jo ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Apr 16, 2013 |
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Ectopic pregnancy rates higher in medicaid population
(HealthDay)—The ectopic pregnancy rate is higher among Medicaid beneficiaries than the privately insured, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Apr 12, 2013 |
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Fish oil has no effect on depression in pregnancy
(HealthDay)—Fish oil supplements do not prevent depression in late pregnancy and postpartum in women at risk of depression, according to a study in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & ...
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Apr 11, 2013 |
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Integrated model can predict preeclampsia in first trimester
(HealthDay)—An integrated model for first-trimester screening of preeclampsia (PE) seems effective in a routine care setting, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of ...
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Apr 04, 2013 |
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Multiple strategies are more efficient for cervical cancer
(HealthDay)—Multiple cervical cancer screening strategies that maximize early detection of high-grade disease without excessive increases in initial testing appear to be most effective, according to a study ...
Cancer
Mar 30, 2013 |
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Obstetric outcomes for women with asthma evaluated
(HealthDay)—Women with asthma have significantly higher odds for nearly all obstetric complications, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Health
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Fibroid tumors not risk factor in twin pregnancies
(HealthDay)—There does not appear to be an increased risk for complications in twin pregnancies with fibroid tumors compared with those without fibroid tumors, according to research published in the January ...
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Jan 30, 2013 |
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Perceived weight gain accurate for new contraceptive users
(HealthDay)—For new contraceptive users, perceived weight gain, reported by about one-third of users, often represents actual weight gain, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Jo ...
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Researcher: Military should reassess reproductive health care for women
Noting that active-duty servicewomen have higher rates of unintended pregnancy than the general population and lower reported contraception use, one researcher at Women & Infants Hospital is suggesting the answer might be ...
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Nov 14, 2012 |
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Fetal well-being generally fine after strenuous exercise
(HealthDay)—In general, fetal well-being is fine after strenuous exercise in both active and inactive pregnant women, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Ob ...
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Sep 10, 2012 |
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