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Endometriosis can complicate hysterectomies, UTSW study shows
Common gynecological condition is associated with blood transfusions, increased risk of infections, other problemsTraffic-based air pollution drives pregnancy complications
UT Southwestern researchers find connection between high levels of exposure and adverse neonatal outcomesCatherine 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.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.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 prolapseLess 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.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.U.S. maternal deaths keep rising. Here's who is most at risk
The number of people dying in the U.S. from pregnancy-related causes has more than doubled in the last 20 years, according to a new study, published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.Medical student-led team wins research award for prenatal iron supplement study
Recent UT Southwestern graduate Lisa Thiele, M.D., M.P.H., and a team of UTSW researchers have received national recognition for a study showing that providing free prenatal iron supplements to pregnant patients decreases anemia and the need for transfusions during childbirth.Some cervical cancer patients at higher risk for UTIs after radical hysterectomies
Women with early-stage cervical cancer had significantly higher chances of developing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) after radical hysterectomies if they were smokers or used a catheter for more than seven days post-surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found in a study.Award-winning UT Southwestern/Parkland Health program improves health care for new mothers
Initial findings show significantly better rates of follow-up care for women with hypertension, diabetesIce packs help manage pain after laparoscopic hysterectomies, UT Southwestern study finds
The use of abdominal ice packs is a safe and effective way to help manage postoperative pain for patients who have had laparoscopic hysterectomies, an investigation by UT Southwestern clinicians has found.