Tag: Abortion
New ACOG Guidance on Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
Insertion of IUD should be offered after first-trimester uterine aspiration, on same day as abortion
Over 25 Million Unsafe Abortions Occur Each Year
Significantly higher proportion of unsafe abortions in developing versus developed countries
Many U.S. Teens Can’t Access Emergency Contraception
'Mystery shopper' study found pharmacists still refusing sales
Prevalence of Antiphospholipid Syndrome Up for Roma SLE
Roma systemic lupus erythematosus patients also have significantly higher prevalence of abortions
CDC: United States Still Faces Too Many Repeat Teen Births
Too few teens use the most-effective birth control after having a first baby
Common Antibiotics May Increase Risk of Miscarriage
Certain medications seem safer than others, but overall danger is low, researchers say
Inadvertent HPV Vax Doesn’t Up Risk of Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
No increased risk of major birth defect, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, SGA
Short Interval After Pregnancy Termination Ups Preterm Risk
Increased risk of preterm delivery in subsequent pregnancy with post-termination interval <6 months
Peripartum Aortic Dissection Risk Factors Examined in Marfan Sx
High risk of aortic dissection, even with tight control of blood pressure and heart rate
MRI Ups Diagnostic Accuracy of Fetal Brain Abnormalities
Researchers recommend its use mid-pregnancy if ultrasound picks up potential anomaly
