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Intravenous administration of pulsatile recombinant FSH (rFSH) in women helps reverse some of the negative effects of high body mass index (BMI) on fertility, assisted reproduction, and pregnancy outcomes, according to a study.

Applying a single dose of the novel vaginal film ZB-06 before intercourse is safe and appears to prevent sperm from reaching the egg, according to the results of a phase I, proof-of-concept trial.

Treatment with once-weekly ultrasound-guided pelvic floor musculature trigger-point injections and peripheral nerve blocks plus once-weekly pelvic floor physical therapy for 6 weeks effectively relieves pain and improves function in patients with vulvodynia, a study has shown.

Women who have had adverse pregnancy outcomes are at high risk of early-onset cerebrovascular disease, according to a study.

The overall rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity with operative vaginal delivery at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) are low, and operators demonstrate proficiency in the use of both forceps and vacuum, according to a recent study. In addition, no direct association is found between the use of instruments and neonatal and maternal complications.

Vaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) is frequently detected among pregnant women, but perinatal transmission does not appear to occur as often, according to data from the HERITAGE* study.

A school-based immunization program in Singapore has resulted in high uptake and coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, reports a study.

Administration of maternal influenza vaccine during the first- or second-trimester of pregnancy reduces the risk of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the offspring, according to a study presented at ESPID 2023.