A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reveals that approximately one in 11 women who underwent cesarean deliveries at 34 weeks’ gestation or longer developed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) two months post-delivery.
The research identified several risk factors for PTSD, including age, body mass index (BMI), pain, negative memories, and the location of birth. Interestingly, women who had immediate skin-to-skin contact with their newborns were found to have a lower risk of developing PTSD.
“While cesarean delivery alone can be a traumatic event, the experience is also influenced by various maternal sociodemographic, medical, psychiatric, and pregnancy-related factors, as well as the context of the cesarean section itself,” stated Dr. Alizée Froeliger, MD, MPH, from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bordeaux University Hospital and Université Paris Cité Women’s Health IHM Perinatal Obstetrical and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team at the Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics in Paris, along with her colleagues.
Fezolinetant for Menopause Symptoms
Another significant development in women’s health is a study that showed women taking fezolinetant (Veozah, Astellas) reported notable improvements in menopause-related symptoms and overall quality of life. The analysis, published in Menopause, highlighted fezolinetant’s effectiveness in reducing the frequency of vasomotor symptoms and enhancing menopause-specific quality of life.
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PTSD Following Cesarean Delivery
At two months postpartum, nearly 10% of women who underwent cesarean deliveries at 34 weeks’ gestation or longer showed symptoms of PTSD, according to recent data. Read more.
Fezolinetant Users Experience Enhanced Quality of Life
Women using fezolinetant reported significant improvements in vasomotor symptom frequency and menopause-specific quality of life, according to an analysis published in Menopause. Read more.
Parental Leave Challenges for OB/GYN Residents and Faculty
A survey published in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology highlights that obstetrics and gynecology residents, fellows, and early-career faculty face considerable challenges regarding childbearing and parental leave. Read more.
Interpregnancy Intervals and Spontaneous Abortion Risk
A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open found that interpregnancy intervals shorter than 18 months or longer than 36 months after a healthy live birth are linked to a higher risk of subsequent spontaneous abortion. Read more.
Postpartum Sexual Satisfaction Unaffected by Delivery Mode
Research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology indicates that the mode of delivery does not significantly impact self-perceived sexual life satisfaction at any time postpartum.
