Obstetrics & gynaecology
What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens in roughly 2% of pregnancies.
Jun 7, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Risk for ectopic pregnancy increased for women with psoriasis
Women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk for ectopic pregnancy (EP), which is highest for those with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study published in the June issue of JAAD International.
May 19, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medication abortion pills safe for early use in patients even if ectopic pregnancy has not been ruled out
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have found that administering the medication combination of mifepristone and misoprostol as early as possible can be done safely and can also help a patient determine whether ...
Apr 7, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
After miscarriages, workers have few guarantees for time off or job-based help
For three years, Rachel Makkar said, she thrived in her job as a broker and asset manager at J&B Building Co. in Colorado. She excelled at her work—she said her performance reviews noted that—and she thought it was "the ...
Jan 28, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Abortion remains medically safe for U.S. women
(HealthDay)—Debate rages over access to abortion, but experts say the collected medical evidence makes one thing clear—it is a fundamentally safe procedure for women.
Nov 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How chlamydia might increase cancer and ectopic pregnancy risk
A review of evidence by researchers at the University of Bristol and University of Edinburgh has suggested a possible new means by which chlamydia could lead to an increased risk of cancer and ectopic pregnancy. The hypothesis ...
Aug 16, 2021
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ED visits for appendicitis, miscarriage fell sharply in first wave of COVID-19 pandemic
Emergency department visits for common conditions such as appendicitis, miscarriage, gallbladder attacks and ectopic pregnancy decreased markedly at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but patient outcomes were not worse, ...
May 25, 2021
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Medical research
Researcher solves longstanding fallopian tube transport debate
Wei Yan, MD, Ph.D., and his research group have solved a longstanding mystery and scientific debate about the mechanism underlying the gamete and embryo transport within the fallopian tube. Using a mouse model that lacked ...
May 24, 2021
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Health
Health of fathers-to-be is linked to risk of pregnancy loss
More than a quarter of pregnancies might be ectopic or end in miscarriage or stillbirth if the father-to-be is unhealthy and has three or more medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol ...
Dec 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Post-traumatic stress experienced by partners following miscarriage
One in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.
Oct 9, 2020
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