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A study examining factors associated with adherence to antidepressants during pregnancy shows women who discontinue treatment are often fearful of the potential adverse effects on their unborn baby.
Medscape (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Mer, 16 Giugno 2010
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This week's issue of The Lancet covers a range of global issues on maternal, newborn, and child health. On June 7β9, Washington, DC, USA, will host the Women Deliver and Countdown to 2015 joint conference, which will build on the current momentum behind achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5 (improving child, maternal, and sexual and reproductive health). Although the links between the health-related MDGs (which include MDG 6, to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases) is increasingly being realised, one glaring omission from the conversation on how the targets will be met in 2015 is the essential contribution of MDG 3βto promote gender equity and empower women.
The Lancet (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Mar, 8 Giugno 2010
http://www.thelancet.com
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A rectovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the lower portion of your large intestine β your rectum β and your vagina. Contents of your bowel can leak from the fistula, meaning you might pass gas or stool through your vagina.
MayoClinic.com (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 31 Maggio 2010
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Smoking during pregnancy can affect an infant's growth in two ways, said researchers at Baylor College of Medicine . First, a deletion of genetic material in the fetus itself inactivates a gene (GSST1) that would normally enable the fetus to excrete intermediates of some of the most harmful chemical metabolized from cigarette smoke.
Baylor College of Medicine (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 24 Maggio 2010
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Certain types of ovarian cysts can contribute to fertility problems.
MayoClinic.com (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 24 Maggio 2010
http://www.mayoclinic.com
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A prospective evaluation suggests that nausea during the second and third trimesters can be a sign of influenza in pregnant women.
Medscape (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 24 Maggio 2010
http://www.medscape.com
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Since the thalidomide era, there are concerns regarding potential adverse effects of drug and chemical exposure on the developing fetus in pregnancy, causing physicians and expectant mothers high levels of anxiety toward drugs, even in life-threatening conditions.
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Mar, 18 Maggio 2010
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BCM researchers found that the Berlin questionnaire does not accurately identify pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea.
Baylor College of Medicine (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 10 Maggio 2010
http://www.bcm.edu
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Among low-income women, postpartum depression could extend onward and become a chronically debilitating condition, according to researchers; symptoms can ease with even brief treatment.
Medscape (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 10 Maggio 2010
http://www.medscape.com
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Natazia, a combination hormonal tablet for use as an oral contraceptive.
Food and Drug Administration (Ostetricia e Ginecologia) - Lun, 10 Maggio 2010
http://www.fda.gov