Obstetrics-gynecology

The measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not recommended once a person is pregnant because it contains a live virus that could theoretically be transmitted to the fetus.

Use of the contraceptives exposed women under 35 to a 39% greater risk of asthma attacks, likely due to an excess of the hormone from combined endogenous and exogenous progesterone.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued the assurance Wednesday.

This alternative to sanitary pads or tampons usually represents a safe option, but there are a few rare risks, including the risk of IUD expulsion, that healthcare practitioners should be prepared to discuss with patients.

Women with endometriosis are more at risk of developing autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions, found a study from the U.K.

Even in patients who were informed beforehand that they would be taking a placebo, the inactive pills worked.

The abortion rate in Ontario has risen only slightly amid an expansion of abortion services across the country, according to research from the University of British Columbia.

Later first pregnancy was also shown to be a risk factor as was postmenopausal weight gain.