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American Urogynecologic Society’s Pelvic Floor Disorder Week
UT Southwestern Medical Center will participate in multiple presentations and discussions at the upcoming American Urogynecologic Society’s Pelvic Floor Disorder Week in Washington D.C. (and online), October 22-25, 2024. We hope to see you there.
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Postpartum urinary incontinence linked to mental health
UTSW study of underserved women shows leakage a year after birth associated with depression, anxiety
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Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study
Vaginal use of misoprostol reduced the need for oxytocin, highlighting advantages of standardized labor management
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Personal approach reduces opioids after cesarean deliveries
New protocol limits spread of unused painkillers in community while still helping patients manage post-surgical pain, UT Southwestern study finds
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Newborn boys are more vulnerable than girls to asphyxia
Different interventions may be required by sex for brain injuries, UT Southwestern researchers suggest
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Endometriosis can complicate hysterectomies, UTSW study shows
Common gynecological condition is associated with blood transfusions, increased risk of infections, other problems
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Traffic-based air pollution drives pregnancy complications
UT Southwestern researchers find connection between high levels of exposure and adverse neonatal outcomes
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Catherine Spong, M.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Catherine Spong, M.D., Chair and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in recognition of her contributions to the field of maternal-fetal medicine, her leadership in women’s health research, and her dedication to advancing health care for mothers and babies.
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Iron supplements provided in prenatal visits improved outcomes
Giving free prenatal iron supplements to medically underserved pregnant patients rather than only recommending them significantly reduced anemia and postpartum blood transfusions, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health report in a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Estrogen cream does not improve success rate for prolapse repair
Clinical trial shows commonly prescribed treatment no better than placebo in protecting against recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse
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Less is best with caffeine, energy drinks during pregnancy
National guidelines recommend moderate caffeine consumption of less than 200 milligrams per day for anyone pregnant or attempting to become pregnant.
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Early diagnosis of pelvic floor disorders key for health
Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), which occur when women’s pelvic floor muscles are weakened or injured, significantly affect quality of life and require surgery for hundreds of thousands in the U.S. each year. Now a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has found a noninvasive test that could identify women at risk for these conditions and improve treatment.