Severe infections during pregnancy associated with complications around childbirth

Researchers recommend increased prenatal surveillance for patients with sepsis and other serious infections University of California – San Francisco Individuals who are hospitalized during pregnancy due to sepsis have higher odds of complications surrounding childbirth, according to a study led by researchers at UC San Francisco. The study found that pregnancies complicated by sepsis were associated with an increased risk […]

A reversible male contraceptive, targeted to the testes with magnets

Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible contraceptives, but most options for men are either single-use, such as condoms, or difficult to reverse, like vasectomies. Now, in a step toward a safe, long-lasting and reversible male contraceptive, researchers reporting in ACS’ Nano Letters have developed magnetic, biodegradable nanomaterials that reduced the likelihood of mice fathering pups for at least 30 days. Elevated […]

A step forward for IVF patients with low success rates

Fertility patients who have a poor response to ovarian stimulation represent a stubborn challenge in IVF. Few eggs are collected, success rates are low, and several treatments are usually needed to achieve pregnancy. Some patients eventually abandon treatment without success. Now, however, a study assessing two cycles of ovarian stimulation and two egg collections in the same menstrual cycle may […]

Scynexis announces FDA approval of Brexafemme as the first and only oral non-azole treatment for vaginal yeast infections

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European Commission approves Estelle oral contraceptive – Mithra

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Myovant Sciences receives positive CHMP opinion for Ryeqo (relugolix combination tablet) for the treatment of women with uterine fibroids

Myovant Sciences announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency has adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of Ryeqo (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1.0 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women of reproductive age. The European Commission will review […]