Womb transplantation approved for 10 British women
Doctors have approved a clinical trial in which 10 British women will undergo womb transplantation in the hope the procedure will allow them to carry a child. …read more
Shining a light on polycystic ovary syndrome
In the largest genome wide association study (GWAS) into polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to date, new research conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge and ten other institutions… …read more
US Cervical Cancer Screening Inefficient, Needs Improvement
Adhering to current guideline recommendations would decrease incidence and mortality of cervical cancer without excessive added costs. Medscape Medical News …read more
How Effective Is Metformin Plus Clomiphene in Women With PCOS?
Dr Peter Kovacs summarizes a systemic review comparing metformin plus clomiphene vs gonadotropins and other treatments for improving fertility in women with clomiphene-resistant PCOS. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
How more women with earlier caesarean sections can give birth vaginally next time
In many countries, caesarean section is routinely used if the woman previously gave birth by caesarean section. …read more
Vitamin D Supplementation: Give to Mother or to Infant?
It may make more sense to prescribe vitamin D to pregnant and lactating mothers than to breast-fed infants, but who will pay? Medscape Medical News …read more
AAP/ACOG Revise Statement on Use of Apgar Score
Updated guidelines advocate for expanded Apgar reporting for infants undergoing resuscitation after birth. Medscape Medical News …read more
12 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week
What is happening in week 10 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a plum and its heartbeat can be heard with an external Doppler. …read more
VIDEO: Pediatric outcomes reassuring after cancer treatment during pregnancy
VIENNA – Children whose mothers had cancer while pregnant had similar cognitive, cardiac, and general development in early childhood as did those born to women without cancer, according to results… …read more
Breast cancer: Angelina Jolie boosted public awareness of reconstructive surgery
Public awareness about reconstructive surgery following breast cancer improved because of the media coverage of Angelina Jolie’s 2013 double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. …read more