Obstetrics-gynecology

Case report: Spider bite
A spider bite took an unusual turn for this patient, leaving Dr. Robert Dickson with several questions about why such an exacerbation might have occurred.
Is cannabis use during pregnancy the troll under the bridge?
Pregnant patients, whether for nausea, stress or simple enjoyment may still be reaching for these products once expecting. Dr. Tom Bell explains why these substances can be harmful for babies' development and how to effectively discuss the issue with patients.

Why more women are switching to reusable menstrual products

About 12 billion disposable pads and 7 billion tampons go into U.S. landfills every year.
An Ohio couple welcomes a baby boy from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo

In what’s known as embryo adoption, Lindsey and Tim Pierce used a handful of donated embryos that have been frozen since 1994 in pursuit of having a child after fighting infertility for years.
Study finds more women opted for long-acting IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

Researchers found prescriptions for all types of birth control jumped significantly after the province began covering the cost of contraception in April 2023, especially for IUDs.
Get the facts on ovarian cancer incidence, symptoms, risk factors and management

Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cause of cancer and cancer death in women worldwide.
PCOS is a big threat to women’s health, but it’s still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, so when PCOS symptoms are missed and untreated, women’s health is at risk.
Which antibiotic is safest to treat a first trimester urinary tract infection?

Study evaluates the risk of congenital malformations following first-trimester pregnancy exposure to various antibiotic agents used to treat UTI.
Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?

Relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or years before conceiving can influence the development of their future children.
Maternal diabetes likely a contributing culprit in neurodevelopment disorders in offspring

Both pre-gestational and gestational diabetes a concern.

Case report: Spider bite

Is cannabis use during pregnancy the troll under the bridge?

Why more women are switching to reusable menstrual products

An Ohio couple welcomes a baby boy from a nearly 31-year-old frozen embryo

Study finds more women opted for long-acting IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

Get the facts on ovarian cancer incidence, symptoms, risk factors and management

PCOS is a big threat to women’s health, but it’s still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated

Which antibiotic is safest to treat a first trimester urinary tract infection?

Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?

Maternal diabetes likely a contributing culprit in neurodevelopment disorders in offspring