Time to pregnancy recognition among users of an FDA-cleared fertility application
Conclusion: Generalisability is limited, as all participants were using a fertility app and had relatively homogenous sociodemographic characteristics.PMID:38630958 | DOI:10.1080/01443615.2024.2337687 (Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Agathe van Lamsweerde Jack T Pearson Rachel Urrutia Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson Helena Kopp Kallner Anita Nelson Eleonora Benhar Carlotta Favaro Elina Berglund Scherwitzl Raoul Scherwitzl Source Type: research
Safety evaluation of single-sperm cryopreservation technique applied in intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Zygote. 2024 Apr 17:1-8. doi: 10.1017/S0967199424000078. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIntracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a technique that directly injects a single sperm into the cytoplasm of mature oocytes. Here, we explored the safety of single-sperm cryopreservation applied in ICSI. This retrospective study enrolled 186 couples undergoing ICSI-assisted pregnancy. Subjects were allocated to the fresh sperm (group A)/single-sperm cryopreservation (group B) groups based on sperm type, with their clinical baseline/pathological data documented. We used ICSI-compliant sperm for subsequent in vitro fertilization and f...
Source: Zygote - April 17, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Duanjun Zhang Wenliang Yao Mingliang Zhang Lijuan Yang Lin Li Shujuan Liu Xianglong Jiang Yingli Sun Shuonan Hu Yufang Huang Jie Xue Xiaoting Zheng Qi Xiong Shenghui Chen Haiqin Zhu Source Type: research
“I wouldn't have felt so alone”: The sexual health education experiences of transgender and gender diverse youth living in the southeastern United States
ConclusionThere is much work needed to improve the breadth, quality, and relevance of school-based sexual health education. Sexual health education can improve by strengthening critical media literacy skills of youth; raising staff cultural competency on gender, race, and sexual identity through training and supports; using culturally relevant and inclusive curricula; and partnering with community-based organizations. Transgender and gender diverse youth would benefit from sexual health education from multiple sources which is queer-friendly, affirms their existence, and provides information on gender, race, and sexuality ...
Source: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Paula E. Jayne,
Leigh E. Szucs,
Catherine A. Lesesne,
Rose Grace Grose,
Michelle M. Johns Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Serum Folate and Vitamin B12 Modify the Associations of N6AMT1 Genetic Variants with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chinese Pregnant Women
(Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy)
Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy - April 17, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Source Type: research
Seromolecular study on the prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women referred to a gynecology hospital in Urmia, northwest part of Iran in 2022
Toxoplasmosis is a frequent infection among the human population. The infection can cause devastating complications for the fetus during pregnancy. The present study aimed to determine the serological and mole... (Source: BMC Infectious Diseases)
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - April 17, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nasim Bashour, Arash Aminpour, Shabnam Vazifehkhah and Rasool Jafari Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with malaria vaccine uptake in Nsanje district, Malawi
Malaria remains a significant global health burden affecting millions of people, children under 5 years and pregnant women being most vulnerable. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed the intro... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 17, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Atusaye J. Simbeye, Save Kumwenda, Lauren M. Cohee, Dickens Omondi, Peninah K. Masibo, Hesborn Wao and Shehu S. Awandu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Hypertensive Pregnancy Supports Higher Adaptation of Stress Over Anemic Pregnancy: A Pilot Study
This study targets relative stress adaptation in pregnancy between hypertension and anemia. This study has been conducted on three types of pregnancies viz. regular, hypertensive and anemic pregnancy. The data obtained were compared against normal healthy controls. Bloo d pressure was monitored to label hypertensive pregnancy. Lipid profile was the severity marker for hypertensive subjects. Low hemoglobin and MCV levels were used as marker for anemia. Glycemic profile was verified by plasma glucose concentration to exclude diabetic subjects. BMI was calculated to e xclude obesity. Commercially available ELISA based kits we...
Source: Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry - April 17, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research
Intimate Partner Violence and Antenatal Depression Among Underserved Pregnant Women
Journal of Women's Health, Ahead of Print. (Source: Journal of Women)
Source: Journal of Women - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xingpei Zhao Jihong Liu Monique J. Brown Kimberly Alston Source Type: research
Feasibility and reliability of fetal two dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography at 16 weeks gestational age: A pilot study
ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate that fetal 2D-STE analysis at 16 weeks gestational age is feasible when adhering to a strict protocol. However, further improvements are necessary to enhance the inter- and intra-operator reliability of 2D-STE at this gestational age. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - April 17, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Thomas J. Nichting Source Type: research
Peri-implantitis with a potential axis to brain inflammation: an inferential review
This study found similarities between PI and PD development, maintenance, and in the bacterial agents located around the teeth (periodontitis) or dental implants (peri-implantitis). Through the cardiovascular system, these pathologies may also affect blood-brain barrier permeability. Furthermore, scientific evidence has suggested that microorganisms from PI (as in PD) can be recognized by trigeminal fiber endings and start inflammatory responses into the trigeminal ganglion. In addition, bacteria can traverse from the mouth to the brain through the lymphatic system. Consequently, the immune system increases inflammatory me...
Source: Odontology - April 17, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Medication use before and during pregnancy in Japan: the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study
ConclusionWe found that ~ 50% of the pregnant women used medications before and during pregnancy and some took potential teratogenic medications during pregnancy. In birth genomic cohort study, it is expected that investigations into the safety and effectiveness of medications used during pregnancy will advance. (Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology)
Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - April 17, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Aspirin versus metformin in pregnancies at high risk of preterm pre-eclampsia in China (AVERT): protocol for a multicentre, double-blind, 3-arm randomised controlled trial
This study will compare the incidence of preterm-PE with delivery at <37 weeks’ gestation, as the primary outcome, of three different interventional groups: (1) aspirin 75 mg daily, (2) aspirin 150 mg daily and (3) aspirin 75 mg with metformin 1.5 g daily. 957 participants per treatment group are required to detect a significant difference of 59% in the reduction of the incidence of preterm-PE with 80% power and type I error of 5%. Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes will be collected and analysed.
Ethics and dissemination
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Joint Chinese University of Hong Kong&ndas...
Source: BMJ Open - April 17, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Liu, J., Shen, L., Nguyen-Hoang, L., Zhou, Q., Wang, C. C., Lu, X., Sahota, D., Chong, K. C., Ying, H., Gu, W., Zhou, R., Yang, H., Jiang, Y., Chen, D., Li, X., Poon, L. Tags: Open access, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Obstetrics and gynaecology Source Type: research
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stimulant trial in children: an N-of-1 pilot trial to compare stimulant to placebo (FASST): protocol
Introduction
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. FASD is associated with neurodevelopmental deviations, and 50%–94% of children with FASD meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth edition diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There is a paucity of evidence around medication efficacy for ADHD symptoms in children with FASD. This series of N-of-1 trials aims to provide pilot data on the feasibility of conducting N-of-1 trials in children with FASD and ADHD.
Methods and analysis...
Source: BMJ Open - April 17, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Crichton, A., Harris, K., McGree, J. M., Nikles, J., Anderson, P. J., Williams, K. Tags: Open access, Paediatrics Source Type: research
Gitelman syndrome and in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: advancing preconception care in nephrology
In conclusion, preconception care and cooperation between internal medicine and obstetrics led to an excellent and successful delivery of an IVF fetus in an older patient with GS. There are no guidelines for electrolyte disorders in pregnancy, and only a few studies have reported on GS during pregnancy, including detailed postpartum assessments. (Source: CEN Case Reports)
Source: CEN Case Reports - April 17, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Decision-making for congenital anomalies diagnosed during pregnancy: a narrative review
ConclusionMany factors contribute to an individual ’s decision-making after a diagnosis of a fetal anomalies diagnosed in the second trimester of pregnancy, ranging from personal beliefs and goals to shared experiences of others and access to care. Understanding how sources of information may be deemed both as facilitators and barriers to differen t individuals during the decision-making process is important for healthcare providers in order to understand how to most effectively support patients. There is a dearth of information on training healthcare professionals to provide support to patients facing these decisions. (...
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - April 17, 2024 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research
