Obstetrics-gynecology

Pharmacists may reduce unintended pregnancies by providing interim contraceptive with each emergency contraceptive

Patients should also be invited to attend a sexual and reproductive health clinic, where all methods of contraception are available.
U.S. FDA recommends avoiding use of NSAIDs in pregnancy at 20 weeks or later

U.S. FDA recommends avoiding use of NSAIDs in pregnancy at 20 weeks or later NSAIDs may cause rare kidney problems in unborn babies and/or low levels of amniotic fluid.
Epidural anesthesia during labour may increase risk of autism spectrum disorders in children

Study finds 37% increased risk of autism spectrum disorders, with risk increasing with longer duration of epidural anesthesia.
Has COVID-19 set back Canada’s HPV eradication targets?
Health Canada examines safety of inflammatory bowel disease drug mesalazine in pregnancy

Safety review could not confirm a link between the use of mesalazine (5-ASA) during pregnancy and birth defects in babies.
Fibristal voluntarily withdrawn in Canada due to risk of serious liver injury

Allergan withdraws and recalls uterine fibroid drug ulipristal acetate in Canada due to rare cases of severe liver injury requiring liver transplantation
Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause

Gene in fruit flies, worms, zebrafish, mice and people may help explain some fertility issues
Researchers find cannabis use in pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies found in breastmilk after maternal COVID-19 vaccination