Endometriosis Linked to Greater Risk for Stroke
Of the total association of endometriosis with stroke risk, largest proportions attributed to hysterectomy/oophorectomy, hormone therapy
Phthalate Exposure in Pregnancy Tied to Preterm Delivery Risk
Exposure tied to 12 to 16 percent increased risk
Childbirth Now Costs Nearly $3,000 for Insured Americans
Pregnant women incur an average of nearly $19,000 more in health care costs than women who do not give birth
NAMS Updates Position Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Using best available evidence, treatment should be individualized to maximize benefits and minimize risks
2016 to 2020 Saw Increase in Rates of GDM Across United States
Much larger annual percent change in rate of gestational diabetes seen from 2019 to 2020 versus 2016 to 2019
Reputation Most Important Factor in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
Women hypothetically selecting a breast reconstruction surgeon placed highest value on surgeons' reputations
Number of U.S. Births Increased in Second Half of 2021
Number of births increased in non-Hispanic Asian, non-Hispanic White, Hispanic women and across 39 states
Ob/Gyn Tests Stay Virtual Due to Fears Around COVID-19, Abortion Ruling
Exams were to be held in Dallas this fall; however, ob/gyns feared potential violence in anti-abortion state
Low Apgar Scores Tied to Infant Mortality Across Races
However, low Apgar scores worse at discriminating infants at risk for mortality for Black infants versus White infants
More Hospitalizations, Illnesses Reported From Daily Harvest Crumbles
Company said last week that it is doing comprehensive testing to rule out potential causes
