Reproductive Health
Lupus, systemic sclerosis more than double risk for some adverse pregnancy outcomes
Patients with immune-mediated diseases have higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia and pre-term delivery, with lupus and systemic sclerosis conferring the largest risks, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Fertility concerns may impact treatment decisions for young women with breast cancer
Many young women with newly diagnosed breast cancer have concerns regarding fertility, and these concerns may impact their treatment decisions, according to study findings published in Cancer Medicine.
Hematology/oncology fellowships provide little training on sexual, reproductive health
Hematology/oncology fellowship programs provide insufficient training about how to address patients’ sexual and reproductive health concerns, according to a study led by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Women with greater preeclampsia risk also have higher preterm spontaneous birth risk
Spontaneous preterm birth risk throughout pregnancy is higher for women with greater risk for preeclampsia in the first trimester, according to study results published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Pregnant women exposed to pesticides have high urinary glyphosate concentrations
Urinary glyphosate concentrations were significantly increased for pregnant women living near agriculture fields during the pesticide spray season of May to August, according to study results published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Continuous Medicaid eligibility during COVID-19 increased postpartum coverage
Continuous Medicaid eligibility during COVID-19 significantly reduced postpartum loss of insurance, but was not tied to health care use, contraceptive use, breastfeeding or depressive symptoms in early postpartum, researchers reported.
Pregnancy often advised for endometriosis management, despite lack of evidence
In a survey of women with endometriosis, more than half reported being advised to become pregnant to manage the disease, often by health care providers, despite little supporting evidence, researchers reported.
Neonatal Fc receptors may have ‘dual effect’ for mothers, infants in autoimmune disease
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A novel therapeutic approach targeting the neonatal fragment crystallizable receptor may have implications across a number of rheumatology disease states, according to a speaker.
Polycystic ovary syndrome linked with heart disease, on the rise globally
Polycystic ovary syndrome was associated with increased risk for CVD in women, and while incidence varies, its prevalence worldwide increased since 1990, researchers reported.
Various reproductive factors impact COPD risk in women
Age at menstruation, age at menopause, number of children, miscarriage and stillbirth each impacted a woman’s risk for COPD, according to results published in Thorax.