Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Increased VTE risk following caesarean section
Women are four times more likely to suffer postpartum venous thromboembolism after a caesarean section compared to a vaginal birth, new Swiss analysis has revealed. Read more
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Poor quality care hampers maternal health goals
Poor quality care and increasing ‘over-medicalisation’ of maternal health care are among the issues hampering progress of achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals, according to a report published today. Read more
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Obesity cancer link little known
People in the UK are largely ignorant of links between obesity and cancer, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Coil best for emergency contraception
Women who need emergency contraception should be advised to use the coil rather than the pill, according to new English guidelines. Read more
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Ideal twin gestation length set
Twins with separate placentas would ideally be delivered after 37 weeks’ gestation, and those sharing a placenta delivered at 36 weeks, British experts say today. Read more
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Contraceptives linked to ovarian cancer decline
Widespread use of oral contraceptives has helped reduce deaths from ovarian cancer, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Expectations may influence drug side-effects
A new study appears to show links between patient expectations and the severity of their side-effects from breast cancer treatment. Read more
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Vital role for IVF culture solution
The culture media used in in vitro fertilisation may have a significant effect on the success of the procedure and the health outcomes of the foetuses, researchers say today. Read more
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HRT breast cancer risk increased in new analysis
The effect of combined hormone replacement therapy on breast cancer risk has been underestimated, according to a new analysis by British researchers. Read more
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Antipsychotics mainly safe in pregnancy
Taking antipsychotic drugs in early pregnancy does not usually increase the risk of congenital malformations, a large new study has found. Read more