Top in women's health: Low-carb diets for gestational diabetes; customized pessaries

Two experts recently debated the value of low-carb diets in gestational diabetes at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.

Takeaways from the discussion were that low-carb diets could decrease glycemia in gestational diabetes, but overall, they are not associated with clear differences in outcomes compared with more flexible carbohydrate diets.

It was the top story in women’s health last week.

Another top story reported the results of a pilot study finding that pessaries customized with ultrasound and 3D printing technology resulted in significant improvements for women with pelvic organ prolapse, with no adverse events.

Read these and more top stories in women’s health below:

Experts debate benefits of low-carb diets for gestational diabetes

Amy M. Valent, DO, MCR, and Teri L. Hernandez, PhD, RN, offered their views on the benefits of low-carbohydrate diets for pregnant patients with gestational diabetes. Read more.

Pessaries customized via ultrasound, 3D printing beneficial for pelvic organ prolapse

Pessaries customized through transvaginal ultrasound and 3D printing technology may perform better if commercial pessaries fail for women with pelvic organ prolapse, according to results of a pilot study published in Menopause. Read more.

SSRIs may lower risk for postnatal depression-associated outcomes for mother and child

Use of postnatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors was associated with reduced risks for maternal depression and unfavorable outcomes associated with postnatal depression, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. Read more.

First nonprescription oral contraceptive sees strong support among providers

Analysis of the online conversation among health care professionals on social media in July revealed significant online discussion and support for the first-ever nonprescription daily oral contraceptive, norgestrel 0.075 mg. Read more.

Infertility treatment may increase stroke hospitalization risk within 1 year of delivery

Within 12 months after childbirth, women who underwent infertility treatment had an increased risk for stroke-related hospitalization, according to a large population-based, retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. Read more.