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Higher cardiorespiratory fitness and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) during young or middle adulthood do not appear to reduce the risk of severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during menopause, as shown in a study.
Periconception parental vitamin B12 and postconception maternal red blood cell (RBC) folate are predictive of lower birth defect prevalence, suggests a study.
Cytological analysis of voided urine and vaginal fluid has good accuracy for detecting endometrial cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, as shown in the DETECT trial.
Individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) may be at increased risk of dementia, as suggested in a retrospective cohort study.
Current use of oral menopausal hormone therapy may increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) regardless of dosage and treatment duration compared with no use, according to a study.
A positive association exists between early pregnancy metabolomic signatures and child growth acceleration, a study has shown.
Menopausal symptoms are influenced by sociodemographic and behavioural factors—including ethnicity, education, income, smoking, obesity, and depression—highlighting the need for a personalized approach to care, according to a meta-analysis.
Treating iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) in pregnancy with intravenous (IV) iron results in better maternal and neonatal outcomes when compared with oral iron, according to a meta-analysis.
Supplementation with Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root extract appears to improve sleep quality, body composition, and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women, as shown in a study.
Intrauterine instillation of mepivacaine substantially reduces pain during intrauterine device (IUD) placement, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.
