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Obesity and Pregnancy Outcomes
A recent large British study has interestingly indicated that obesity by itself may not be such a large risk factor in pregnancy. If obese patients do not have risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension or previous Caesarean section, their need for obstetric or neonatal care is even lower than the risk of normal weight women […] Read more
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Premature Menopause and Reduced Cognition
A recent study of nearly 5000 patients who underwent premature menopause sometimes spontaneously and sometimes through surgical or drug induced menopause such as chemotherapy was recently reported. There was a considerable reduction in motor coordination and overall cognitive function over seven years. There was a doubling in the reduction of verbal fluency and marked worsening […] Read more
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Risk Factors for Miscarriage
A recent Danish study of nearly 100,000 pregnancies has found that as many as 25% of miscarriages might be prevented if associated risk factors were reduced to low levels. These factors include having pregnancies before the age of 30 rather than later. Being overweight or very underweight, alcohol consumption and lifting of more than 20 […] Read more
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Weight for Pregnancy
No matter what your body shape or size, pregnancy can challenge the way you feel about yourself and consequently your perceptions about how you look. In a world where “celebrity pregnancies” focus on the importance of “looking good” during pregnancy and immediately afterwards, it is hard to maintain a realistic perspective. But every woman is […] Read more
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Early Menopause and Cognitive Impairment
A recent British study has suggested that women having menopause before the age of 40, whether this is spontaneous or as a result of surgery, may have impaired cognition, including memory. This is clearly a concern and emphasises the importance of knowing one’s family history. Read more