Pregnant

Continuing Metformin Reduces PCOS Pregnancy Risks

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TOPLINE: Continuing metformin throughout the first trimester in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) showed the potential to reduce miscarriage risk (odds ratio [OR], 0.64) and increase clinical pregnancy rates (OR, 1.57) compared with placebo. A meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials involving 1708 women suggested that stopping metformin at pregnancy confirmation might be less … Read more

Tracking Triptan Safety During Pregnancy

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TOPLINE: Prenatal exposure to triptans, alone or with other migraine medications, was not associated with a significantly increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in children born to mothers with a history of migraine in a new study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a registry-based cohort study in Norway, using data from multiple national health registries between 2008 … Read more

Free Obesity Counseling | Patient Benefits

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Pregestational Diabetes & NICU Admissions

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Key Points Infants⁤ born to mothers with pregestational diabetes face a higher risk of NICU admission. Research highlights teh importance⁣ of managing diabetes during pregnancy. Understanding risk factors can improve neonatal care and outcomes. New Study Links ⁣Pregestational ⁣Diabetes ‍to Increased NICU ⁤Admissions ‍ Updated May 22, 2025 A recent ​study published in the European … Read more

Lactation Can Trigger Menopause-Like Symptoms

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Many breastfeeding mothers experience menopause-like symptoms of the postpartum condition recently designated genitourinary syndrome of lactation (GSL) in a systematic review reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The term was proposed in 2024 after interdisciplinary discussions among obstetricians, gynecologists, and urologists and following recognition of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Though common, this lactation-associated syndrome … Read more

Maternal Preeclampsia Tied to Kidney Disease Risk in Kids

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TOPLINE: Children exposed to maternal preeclampsia and born at term (37 weeks or more) were 26% more likely to develop kidney disease in the first year of life than those not exposed. They also faced notably high risks for chronic, unspecified, and diabetic kidney diseases as they grew older, particularly at or after 25 years … Read more

Postpartum Psychosis Risk Linked to Sister’s Medical History

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LOS ANGELES — Risk for postpartum psychosis is significantly higher in women who have a sister who has experienced the condition and/or has bipolar disorder (BD), a new study showed. In a population-based cohort study of nearly 1.7 million women, those with a full sister who had had the disorder were 10 times more likely … Read more

Exposure to Antibiotics Preterm May Affect Lung Function

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TOPLINE: Premature infants exposed to multiple courses of antibiotics around the time of birth had weaker lung function and a higher risk for asthma episodes by early school age than those with lower exposure.  METHODOLOGY: The study analyzed 3820 premature infants born between 22 and 36 weeks of gestation with low birth weights (< 1500 … Read more

Antibiotic Exposure in Preemies May Impair Lung Function

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TOPLINE: Neonates born preterm with very low birth weight (VLBW) exposed to multiple perinatal antibiotics were at an increased risk for impaired lung function and asthma episodes at early school age, according to a new study. METHODOLOGY: This population-based, multicentre cohort analysis included 3820 neonates born preterm with VLBW (< 1500 g; median gestational age, … Read more