AOGS's Podcast
Article of the month chosen amoung top research published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica related to all aspects of women’s health from around the globe.
Episodes
8 episodes
Impact of combined oral contraceptives and progestin-only pills on psychological and sexual well-being of women with endometriosis: A systematic review
Concerns persist that combined oral contraceptives or progestin-only pills may negatively affect psychological well-being or sexual function in endometriosis. Current evidence indicates these agents do not meaningfully worsen psychological or s...
Exposure to anesthesia during delivery and risk of autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cohort study
In this retrospective cohort study, cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, but not under neuraxial anesthesia, was associated with a higher risk of a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder compared to natural delivery.
The application of artificial intelligence in blind ultrasound sweep diagnostics for prenatal medicine: A systematic literature review
Artificial intelligence applied to blind ultrasound sweeps offers a promising and scalable solution to improve access to prenatal diagnostics, especially in settings with limited availability of trained sonographers and conventional imaging inf...
Risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality among women with endometriosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Endometriosis has been associated with chronic inflammation and an atherogenic lipid profile. Studies report increased risks of stroke and coronary heart disease in women with endometriosis, highlighting the importance of considering cardiovasc...
Global burden and between-country inequalities in Turner syndrome from 1990 to 2021
Turner syndrome poses a rising global health burden, largely driven by population growth, with marked disparities between high- and low-SDI regions, underscoring the urgent need for equitable prevention, diagnosis, and care strategies worldwide...
Exploring endometrial cancer in premenopausal women—A nationwide PremEnCa cohort study
Almost half of the cohort of endometrial cancer in women ≤50 has obesity. The prognosis in this cohort is generally excellent. Half of the deaths were due to non-cancer causes, emphasizing the need for a focus on overall health.
Is indication for induction of labor associated with mode of delivery in term first births? A Norwegian registry-based study
There is a lack of data on outcomes following IOL for different medical indications. We found an increased relative risk of cesarean versus spontaneous vaginal birth after IOL due to large fetus, post-term pregnancy, preeclampsia/hypertension, ...
Association of maternal asthma with congenital heart defects in offspring
Maternal asthma and allergic predisposition are associated with an increased risk of congenital heart defects in offspring, particularly ventricular septal defects. The risk of ventricular septal defects is evident in cases of allergic asthma a...