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Economic burden of ovarian cancer can exceed $200,000 per year, based on treatment phase
Ovarian cancer care costs are considerable, varying by care phase, age and geographic region, with the highest costs observed at initiation of and end-of-life care, researchers reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
New therapies for vaginal menopause symptoms may provide short-term relief
Vaginal estrogen, vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone, oral ospemifene and vaginal moisturizers result in short-term improvements in vaginal atrophy symptoms, known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, but more long-term data are needed.
At-home misoprostol administration during second trimester safe, reduces time in hospital
At-home first-dose misoprostol administration increased the proportion of women completing medical abortion after 12 weeks’ gestation through outpatient care with a favorable safety profile, according to findings published in The Lancet.
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Cesarean delivery rates decline in California after efforts supporting vaginal birth
Cesarean deliveries declined statewide in California from 2015 to 2019 after efforts to support vaginal birth, including a marked reduction in cesarean deliveries before labor and those due to obstructed labor, researchers reported.
CDC: Birth rates falling, with fewer women receiving prenatal care
In the U.S., birth and general fertility rates dropped while the percentage of women receiving no prenatal care rose from 2022 to 2023, according to a recent CDC birth trends report.
Labor duration tied to adverse outcomes during second-trimester medication abortion
Labor duration was independently associated with risks for adverse maternal outcomes, specifically intraamniotic infection, during second-trimester medication abortion, according to study results published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Hyaluronic acid, estrogen yield similar improvements for vaginal atrophy
At 12 weeks, vaginal hyaluronic acid and vaginal estrogen were associated with similar benefits in the treatment of atrophic vaginitis, known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause, according to results of a pilot trial.
Updated CDC guidance recommends pain management options for IUD insertion
The CDC recently issued updated guidance regarding the provision of medications for IUD placement, stating that lidocaine “might be useful” for reducing patient pain and that misoprostol is no longer recommended for routine use.
‘Feasible’ uterus transplant associated with high live birth rate, surgical risks
Among a select group of women with uterine factor infertility, uterus transplant was feasible and associated with a high live birth rate after successful graft survival, data from a case series show.
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