Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Miscarriage misunderstood, often leaves women with guilt

(HealthDay)—Misconceptions about miscarriages are common, and those mistaken beliefs can make the experience even more painful for those who suffer through it, a new survey reveals.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Sutures or staples? The best choice for closing a C-section

In the largest study to date comparing sutures (stitches) versus surgical staples for closing a C-section, researchers found a 57 percent decrease in wound complications in women who were sutured versus those who received ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Continuous oral contraceptive pills offer women earlier pain relief

(Medical Xpress) -- Taking oral contraceptives continuously, rather than as traditionally prescribed for each cycle, provides earlier relief for moderate to severe menstrual cramps -- dysmenorrhea -- according to researchers ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study suggests simple way to predict preterm births

Up to 18 percent of babies born worldwide arrive before they are full-term, defined as 37 weeks of gestation. About 1 million of those babies do not survive, and those who do can face developmental problems such as impaired ...

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