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Contemporary OB/GYN
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Contemporary OB/GYN® is a peer-reviewed journal providing practical information for doctors by doctors.
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A meta-analysis finds continuing #metformin through the first trimester in women with #PCOS is linked to higher clinical pregnancy rates and a trend toward lower miscarriage risk vs placebo or no treatment.

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December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Studies confirm #HPV vaccination directly prevents cervical cancer. Vaccinating before age 16 reduces incidence by ~80%, with countries reporting zero cases in fully vaccinated early-adolescent cohorts. #Vaccines

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December 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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New findings show brexanolone delivered rapid, sustained improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms in postpartum depression, with benefits lasting up to 12 months and no serious adverse events reported. #PPD #MaternalHealth

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December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Nonhormonal therapies for menopausal hot flashes are changing care. Fezolinetant and elinzanetant target brain pathways, offering effective relief for women who can’t take estrogen. #MenopauseCare #HotFlashes

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December 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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New Preterm Birth Actionable Risk Index predicts preterm birth using modifiable clinical factors and links risk to proven interventions, helping guide individualized prenatal care. #PretermBirth #MaternalHealth

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December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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From #WeightGain in pregnancy to updated #CervicalCancer screening guidelines, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between December 1 & December 5, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: cendifensine, weight gain, and more | Contemporary OB/GYN
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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The APT-Sepsis program demonstrated a 32% reduction in infection-related mortality and severe maternal infections in Malawi and Uganda, showing sustained, scalable impact in low-resource settings. #MaternalHealth #Sepsis

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December 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Researchers identified 3 NAD-related metabolites—1MNA, 2PY, and 4PY—elevated in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss, offering potential biomarkers for risk assessment. #RecurrentMiscarriage #PregnancyLoss

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December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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A new phase 2 trial of cendifensine showed up to a 92% reduction in moderate–severe #HotFlashes by week 12. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, MD, says the investigational therapy may offer a novel, broad-acting option for #menopause symptoms.

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December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Research by Camille Powe, MD, examines outcomes after discontinuing GLP-1RAs before or during pregnancy. Findings show higher gestational #WeightGain and increased #MaternalRisks, underscoring the need for better guidance and further study.

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December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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A new review reports higher global prevalence rates of #endometriosis compared with #adenomyosis, based on 127 studies. Findings highlight diagnostic variability and the need for more consistent epidemiological data.

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December 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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New data from the 2025 AMP Meeting suggests chromosomal changes detected through optical genome mapping may increase the odds of pregnancy loss. The method can uncover abnormalities often missed by traditional testing. #Genetics #PregnancyLoss

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December 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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New evidence found no clear link between prenatal paracetamol use and autism or ADHD. Sibling analyses showed null associations. #PregnancyResearch #Neurodevelopment

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December 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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November 2025 delivered key updates in #WomensHealth, with new developments in menopause care, #urogynecology, contraception, and more. Contemporary OB/GYN’s monthly recap breaks down the most impactful regulatory and clinical findings.

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December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Pregnant and postpartum individuals face higher homicide risk than their nonpregnant peers. State firearm ownership and structural inequities all contribute to varying maternal homicide rates. #ViolencePrevention #HealthEquity

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November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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A new study led by Marie Boller, MD, shows that despite overall declines in US cesarean rates from 2012–2021, #RacialDisparities have widened. Black birthing people continue to experience higher and increasing #Csection rates.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Carleara Weiss, MD, PhD, MSH, RN, highlights common sleep challenges in #menopause, including insomnia symptoms linked to hormonal changes. Greater awareness and tailored resources are needed. #SleepHealth

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November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Tony Anderson, DHSc, ELD, discusses how AI is already shaping IVF labs—from automated semen analysis with FDA-approved tools such as LensHooke to emerging systems for sperm identification. #AIInMedicine #IVF

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November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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From worsening #MaternalCare to self-hypnosis against #HotFlashes, check out all the stories from Contemporary OB/GYN you might have missed between November 17 & November 21, 2025.

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Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Worsening maternal care, general anesthesia, and more | Contemporary OB/GYN
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November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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A study found a 51% increase in tubal ligation procedures after the Dobbs decision. Many patients cited the political climate as influencing their choices. #ReproductiveHealth #ContraceptionResearch

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November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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New evidence discussed by Katherine Perslev highlights that #WoundComplications after #VaginalDelivery may be more common than previously recognized. Prophylactic antibiotics reduced clinically relevant complications from 17% to 9%

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November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Intermountain Health researchers report that any hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is linked to higher postpartum risks of heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and death within 5 years. #MaternalHealth #HDP

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November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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From 2018–2021, pregnant women experienced higher firearm-specific homicide rates than nonpregnant women, according to national data. Each 1% rise in state firearm ownership correlated with increased homicide risk. #GunViolence #WomensHealth

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November 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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A new randomized clinical trial found that a 6-week self-administered hypnosis program led to a 53% reduction in hot flashes, with benefits exceeding 60% at 3 months. Scalable, low-cost option for #menopause symptom relief. #HotFlashes

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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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First-trimester #ultrasound plays a key role in confirming pregnancy, establishing dating, and assessing complications. Accurate probe selection and interpretation help clinicians identify early pregnancy loss and #EctopicPregnancy.

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November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM