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September 28, 2023
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Top in women's health: Updates on endometriosis, premenstrual disorders

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Endometriosis has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm labor and birth as well as antepartum and postpartum hemorrhage, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

The study also identified those at greater risk for endometriosis: Women with an older average age at delivery and those who used assisted reproductive technology at higher rates.

Data derived from Iizuka T, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2022;doi:10.1073/pnas.2208886119.
Research showed that endometriosis was associated with a range of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Image: Adobe Stock

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

Another top story was about premenstrual disorders, which increase the odds of early menopause and the development of vasomotor symptoms.

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