Reproductive Health

A study from Southern Sweden has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in birth rates and significant shifts in abortion trends.

One promising area of research revolves around neuroactive steroids (NAS), which are metabolites of cholesterol that can influence brain activity.

New research highlights how sleep apnoea, varicocele, and hypoxia impact male fertility, with potential intergenerational consequences.

The researchers reviewed over 90,000 randomised clinical trials of which, only 0.8% included pregnant participants.

Severe maternal morbidity risk is five times higher with preeclampsia, underscoring the need for prevention in chronic hypertension.

A groundbreaking clinical trial has demonstrated that isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN), a nitric oxide donor, effectively shortens labour induction time by promoting cervical ripening.

Elinzanetant and fezolinetant ease menopause symptoms, with elinzanetant improving sleep and reducing side effects.

GDM raises asthma exacerbation risk in pregnancy, highlighting the need for universal screening and proactive management.