Which events are experienced as traumatic by obstetricians and gynaecologists, and why? A qualitative analysis from a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews
Conclusions Identification of events most likely to be perceived as traumatic, and wider circumstances contributing to the perception of trauma, provide a basis on which to focus preventative and supportive strategies for O&G. Training on the nature of traumatic events, self-help for early stress responses, processing support and rapid access to trauma-focused psychological input (where required) are needed. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - November 21, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sheen, K., Goodfellow, L., Balling, K., Rymer, J., Weeks, A., Spiby, H., Slade, P. Tags: Open access Obstetrics and gynaecology Source Type: research

Risk assessment models for venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and in the puerperium: a systematic review
Conclusions Available data suggest that external validation studies have weak designs and limited generalisability, so estimates of prognostic accuracy are very uncertain. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020221094. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - October 12, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Pandor, A., Daru, J., Hunt, B. J., Rooney, G., Hamilton, J., Clowes, M., Goodacre, S., Nelson-Piercy, C., Davis, S. Tags: Open access Obstetrics and gynaecology Source Type: research

Systematic review of copper intrauterine contraception continuation in young nulliparous women based on intrauterine device type
Conclusions Evidence for IUD use in young nulliparous women based on IUD type remains limited. Smaller sized IUD types appear better suited to this group of IUD users, however, more research is needed. PROSPERO registration number CRD42019120969. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - October 3, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Akintomide, H., James, A., Moffat, M., Barnes, P., Rankin, J. Tags: Open access, Sexual health Source Type: research

Current management of recurrent pregnancy loss
ABSTRACTKey content Referral criteria to repeated pregnancy loss (RPL) services vary, owing in part to a lack of consensus on the definition of RPL. Good quality evidence is limited, and controversies exist on recommendations for investigations and management of RPL. People with RPL will most likely achieve a live birth in their next pregnancy but should have an individualised approach that identifies and corrects any modifiable risk factors and offers appropriate psychological support.Learning objectives To look at the variations in definition and aetiology of RPL and use current evidence available for recommendations tow...
Source: The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - August 19, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mark R Chester, Anushka Tirlapur, Kanna Jayaprakasan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: Green-top Guideline No. 43 June 2022: Green-top Guideline No. 43 June 2022
BJOG. 2022 Aug 9. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.17206. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:35942656 | DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.17206 (Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - August 9, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Joanna Girling Caroline L Knight Lucy Chappell Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Source Type: research