Urinary incontinence after hysterectomy
We read with interest the article of Bohlin et al about urinary incontinence (UI) after hysterectomy. Based on a large cohort study, the authors stated that several factors, including vaginal delivery,…
GYNECOLOGY
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in routine screening: errors and cautionary advice
We read with interest the recent article by Venkatesh et al regarding the implementation of routine antenatal and postnatal screening for depression for women in the perinatal period in Massachusetts, using…
Bupropion sustained release for pregnant smokers: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Background Bupropion is used to treat depression during pregnancy. However, its usefulness as a smoking cessation aid for pregnant women is not fully known. Objective The objective of the study…
Delayed villous maturation in term placentas exposed to opioid maintenance therapy: a retrospective cohort study
Background Opioid use disorder among pregnant women is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes and is increasing in the United States. The standard of care for pregnant women with opioid use…
Randomized clinical trial between hourly titrated and 2 hourly static oral misoprostol solution for induction of labor
Background Misoprostol is an effective agent for the induction of labor. Existing guidelines recommend oral misoprostol solution 25 μg every 2 hours. However, more research is required to optimize the…
Obesity and cell-free DNA “no calls”: is there an optimal gestational age at time of sampling?
Background Cell-free DNA screen failures or “no calls” occur in 1-12% of samples and are frustrating for both clinician and patient. The rate of “no calls” has been shown to…
Vaginal birth after cesarean: neonatal outcomes and United States birth setting
Background Women who seek vaginal birth after cesarean delivery may find limited in-hospital options. Increasing numbers of women in the United States are delivering by vaginal birth after cesarean delivery…
Preeclampsia and the risk of cataract extraction in life
Background Pregnancy-related risk factors for cataract are understudied, including the possibility that preeclampsia increases the risk of cataract later in life. Objective We sought to evaluate the long-term risk of…
Early standardized treatment of critical blood pressure elevations is associated with a reduction in eclampsia and severe maternal morbidity
Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy result in significant maternal morbidity and mortality. State and national guidelines have been proposed to increase treatment of patients with hypertensive emergencies or critically elevated…
