Women’s Health News

PHILADELPHIA — In a new trial, remote self-monitoring of blood pressure and physician-guided titration of medication after a hypertensive pregnancy lowered BP during the first 9 months postpartum more than usual care, a speaker reported.

Respiratory syncytial virus incidence rates among pregnant people are lower than those seen in older adults and young children, although researchers say rates are still significant and warrant consideration in vaccine policy decisions.

Cesarean scar pregnancy in the first trimester can be effectively managed through suction evacuation, balloon treatment or surgical excision, researchers reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Oral contraceptives may protect against rheumatoid arthritis, while menopausal hormone therapy could increase risk for late-onset RA, according to data published in Rheumatology.

In a recent survey, nearly 18% of OB/GYN residents reported that the Dobbs decision impacted their plans for practice or fellowship.

Induced abortion during the first trimester did not increase risk for Rh sensitization, which suggests that Rh testing and treatment in pregnancy is unnecessary before 12 weeks gestation, researchers reported in JAMA.

States that restrict abortion saw an 11% increase in foster care entries, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes differ between singleton and twin pregnancies, according to a review published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.

Researchers observed a dose-dependent relationship between increasing maternal BMI and higher postpartum infection risk after different delivery modes, according to findings published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.

Cases of congenital syphilis increased more than 10-fold between 2012 and 2022, the CDC reported Tuesday in another warning about the worsening epidemic of sexually transmitted infections in the United States.