Women's Health
Women on dialysis were more stressed, slept worse during COVID-19 emergency vs. men
During the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency, women on hemodialysis were more stressed, slept worse and had greater changes in their diet compared with men, according to results of a small, survey-based study in Japan.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnancy led to strong immune responses for mothers, infants
COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccination during pregnancy resulted in a robust immune response without adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants for almost 6 months after birth, according to a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Current, past menopausal hormone therapy use linked to GERD
Past or current use of menopausal hormone therapy is significantly associated with GERD among postmenopausal women, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
US maternal mortality rate down, morbidity up since 2008
From 2008 to 2021, delivery-related mortality decreased for all races, ethnicities, age groups and modes of delivery in the U.S. while severe maternal morbidity increased, according to an HHS study.
Levonorgestrel IUD reduces blood loss in severe heavy menstrual bleeding
Levonorgestrel 52 mg IUD reduces blood loss by more than 90% over 6 months among women with severe heavy menstrual bleeding, according to results of a prospective trial published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
FDA approves first nonprescription, OTC oral contraceptive pill
The FDA today approved a progestin-only pill as the first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
Home blood pressure monitoring may improve overall postpartum BP determination
Postpartum blood pressure monitoring at home compared with clinic may improve BP ascertainment and may reduce racial disparities observed in office-based follow-up, according to a systematic review published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Elevated HDL, total cholesterol increase heart failure after menopause
Postmenopausal women with high total or HDL cholesterol have an increased risk for heart failure compared with women with normal cholesterol levels, according to a study published in Menopause.
Early detection, bundled treatment may lower risk from postpartum bleeding
Among women in Africa with vaginal deliveries, early postpartum hemorrhage detection and use of a bundled treatment intervention lowered risk for severe postpartum bleeding and laparotomy or death from bleeding vs. usual care, data show.
Lemborexant has potential for sustained insomnia improvement for midlife women
Lemborexant resulted in sustained improvement in sleep parameters at 12 months among midlife women with insomnia and might be a treatment option for this patient population, researchers reported in Menopause.