Miscarriage

Nearly 40% of pregnancy-capable patients with rheumatic disease are unaware of the potential impacts of their medications on pregnancy, including the possibility of birth defects, according to a study published in Pediatric Rheumatology.

Data from a postlicensure study support the CDC’s recommendation that Heplisav-B can now be administered to pregnant persons needing hepatitis B vaccination, as its use did not appear to increase risk for major birth defects or miscarriage.

Reproductive lifespans are limited and there is no current way to reverse ovarian aging, which is why earlier egg freezing is key to better future outcomes when family planning, according to a speaker at the Mount Sinai Women’s Health Forum.

Data from a nationally representative web survey of fertility in the U.S. revealed that condom use declined following the COVID-19 pandemic, while other contraceptive use patterns remained stable.

BOSTON — Pregnant women with very severe interstitial lung disease had fewer term deliveries and more preterm births and miscarriages vs. women with a lower disease severity level, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Most lipid-lowering medications lack safety data for pregnant and lactating women, complicating management of hyperlipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia, but data suggest statins can be used for those at high risk for cardiovascular events.

Women using the intrauterine system had an increased risk for breast cancer vs. women who were hormonal contraceptive nonusers, according to a research letter published in JAMA.

DENVER — Black women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss had a higher likelihood of developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, delivering offspring earlier and delivering offspring with lower birth weights, researchers reported.

DENVER — Obesity prevalence is increasing among reproductive-age people and unhealthy weight is associated with infertility in both sexes, yet the impact of weight reduction on fertility outcomes is complex, according to a speaker.

Miscarriage care is often suboptimal for women in Canada experiencing early pregnancy loss and providers should be aware of maternal psychological effects to provide compassionate assessment, management and follow-up, researchers reported.