Certain antipsychotics linked with increased risk of gestational diabetes Women who continue taking olanzapine or quetiapine during pregnancy are more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those who discontinue atypical antipsychotic medication.…
Heavy menstrual bleeding: diagnosis and management options Heavy menstrual bleeding has a major impact on a woman’s quality of life. This article covers the most recent guidance and available treatment options.…
Preconception blood pressure linked to pregnancy loss risk Interventions to reduce blood pressure may help to improve reproductive outcomes in healthy young women, research has found.…
Royal College of GPs to help healthcare professionals talk to patients about menstrual wellbeing The Royal College of General Practitioners is starting work on support for GPs and healthcare professionals to talk to patients about menstrual conditions.…
Fish oil and probiotic supplements during pregnancy may reduce infant risk of allergic disease A systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal diets has shown that probiotic and fish oil supplements reduce infant risk of eczema and egg allergy.…
Painkillers in pregnancy ‘may reduce fertility of unborn child’Taking paracetamol or ibuprofen during pregnancy could affect an unborn child’s fertility in later life, researchers have suggested.…
Novel menopause treatment rapidly reduces hot flashes Research has shown that neurokinin 3 receptor antagonism has a rapid effect on vasomotor symptoms of menopause…
Ibuprofen use in early pregnancy might impact female offspring’s fertility Research has shown for the first time that ibuprofen use may negatively affect foetuses as early as in the first trimester…
Re-analysis calls into question efficacy of anti-nausea pregnancy drug Researchers have re-analysed individual-level data from a randomised controlled trial of doxylamine-pyridoxine.…
Consuming probiotics during pregnancy may reduce incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes, study finds Probiotic milk consumption during pregnancy is linked with a reduction in the incidence of preeclampsia and premature birth…
