A recent study reveals a potential risk of cardiovascular disease in women who undergo hysterectomy before the age of 50
A recent study found that having a hysterectomy before the age of 50 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically stroke. The study was conducted by researchers from the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine in South Korea, led by Dr. Jin-Sung Yuk, MD, PhD.
“It is important to examine the use of hysterectomy at a younger age and women’s CVD risk, as it is a commonly performed gynecologic procedure with well-documented benefits in relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.”
Updates on the prevention of recurrent preterm birth discussed at ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
Another important article covered updates on the prevention of recurrent preterm birth. At the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, Dr. Mark Allen Turrentine, MD, FACOG, reviewed the guideline for administering 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate to patients with a history of preterm labor.
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A recent study found that having a hysterectomy before the age of 50 may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically stroke.
“It is important to examine the use of hysterectomy at a younger age and women’s CVD risk, as it is a commonly performed gynecologic procedure with well-documented benefits in relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.” Jin-Sung Yuk, MD, PhD, from the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine in South Korea, and colleagues wrote.
It was the top story in women’s health last week.
Another important article covered updates on the prevention of recurrent preterm birth. At the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, Mark Allen Turrentine, MD, FACOG, reviewed the guideline for administering 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate to patients with a history of preterm labor.
Read these and more top stories on women’s health below:
Hysterectomy in Women Under 50 Associated with Increased CVD Risk
Women in Korea who had a hysterectomy before the age of 50 had an increased risk of CVD, specifically stroke, researchers reported in JAMA Open Network. Read more.
ACOG session offers updates and drug recommendations to prevent recurrent preterm labor
A late-breaking session at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting reviewed the FDA’s approval and withdrawal of 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection and alternatives to prevent recurrent preterm labor. Read more.
Texas abortion ban disrupts care for women with medically complex pregnancies
The ability of Texas health care professionals to provide evidence-based abortion care to women with medically complex pregnancies was disrupted after Texas Senate Bill 8 was implemented, researchers reported in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Read more.
Early Menopause Linked to Changes in Glucose Metabolism, Not Other CV Risk Factors
Early menopause may be associated with increased insulin resistance, but researchers found no effect on other cardiovascular risk factors, according to a cross-sectional and longitudinal study published in Menopause. Read more.
Mifepristone associated with significant remission of adenomyosis symptoms
The use of mifepristone 10 mg daily resulted in significant remission of symptoms in adenomyosis and may be a treatment option for this patient population, according to the study findings. Read more.
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