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Influenza and Pertussis Vaccines for Pregnant Women: Are We Doing Enough to Encourage Vaccination?
In this cross-sectional analysis, pregnant women disproportionately accounted for 24-34% of influenza-associated hospitalizations among women aged 15 to 44 years, and infants younger than 2 months of age comprised the highest proportion of pertussis deaths. The reasons why pregnant women did not elect recommended immunizations included not believing they were effective, not knowing they should receive Tdap every pregnancy, and being concerned that the vaccines would harm the fetus.
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News From the WHI: Soft Drink Consumption and Bone Health
Participants from the Women’s Health Initiative study who reported consumption of more than two soft drinks per day showed a higher incidence of hip fracture compared to those consuming no soft drinks.
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To Sling or Not to Sling at the Time of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair?
Knowing the best way to counsel patients regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives of performing an incontinence procedure at the time of reconstructive pelvic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be challenging.
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Gabapentin for Pain Reduction During First-Trimester Uterine Aspiration
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 600 mg of oral gabapentin administered one to two hours pre-procedure did not reduce pain during or after first-trimester surgical abortion.
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Menopausal Hormonal Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk: Are Old Data Relevant to Today’s Practice?
An individual-participant meta-analysis of prospective studies found menopausal hormone therapy associated with an elevation in the risk of breast cancer, with the highest risks associated with daily combined therapy.
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Maternal Sleep Position and Pregnancy Outcomes
Questions regarding sleep position safety are often posed for any OB/GYN or midwife practicing obstetrics.
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Recommendations for the Use of Testosterone Therapy in Women: A Global Consensus Statement
Exogenous testosterone is currently indicated only for women with documented hypoactive sexual desire disorder/dysfunction.
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Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone in Women
A task force of representatives from leading international societies issued guidance for appropriate prescribing of testosterone in women.
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Intrauterine Device Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk
In this systematic review, the odds ratio of ever-use of an intrauterine device and incident ovarian cancer was 0.68 (95% CI 0.62-0.75).
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Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Nighttime Urinary Symptoms
Sedentary behavior is associated with more severe symptoms of nocturia and nocturnal enuresis in women with urinary incontinence.