BMJ,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e072242 - e072242
Published: June 7, 2023
Gender
equality
and
PandeMic
resPonseActing
on
sex
gender
in
medical
innovation
is
good
for
business
Lavanya
Vijayasingham
colleagues
argue
that
as
well
improving
safety
efficacy,
considering
related
factors
Human Reproduction Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(3)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
STUDY
QUESTION
What
are
the
factors
influencing
decline
in
birth
rates
observed
higher-income
countries
later
phase
of
COVID-19
pandemic?
SUMMARY
ANSWER
Our
results
suggest
that
economic
uncertainty,
non-pharmaceutical
policy
interventions,
and
first
wave
population-wide
vaccination
campaign
were
associated
with
during
2022.
WHAT
IS
KNOWN
ALREADY
During
pandemic,
most
briefly
declined
then
shortly
recovered,
showing
no
common
trends
afterwards
until
early
2022,
when
they
unexpectedly
dropped.
DESIGN,
SIZE,
DURATION
This
study
uses
data
on
monthly
total
fertility
(TFRs)
adjusted
for
seasonality
calendar
effects
provided
Human
Fertility
Database
(HFD).
Births
taking
place
between
November
2020
October
2022
correspond
to
conceptions
occurring
February
January
i.e.
after
onset
pandemic
but
prior
Russian
invasion
Ukraine.
The
cover
26
countries,
including
21
Europe,
USA,
Canada,
Israel,
Japan,
Republic
Korea.
PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS,
SETTING,
METHODS
First,
we
a
descriptive
analysis
changes
TFR.
Second,
employed
linear
fixed
regression
models
estimate
association
explanatory
seasonally
TFRs.
considered
three
broader
sets
factors:
interventions
restricting
mobility
social
activities
outside
home,
progression
programmes.
MAIN
RESULTS
AND
THE
ROLE
OF
CHANCE
We
found
as
measured
by
increased
inflation
(P
<
0.001),
whereas
unemployment
did
not
show
any
link
births
=
0.677).
stringency
was
linked
postponement
births,
only
lower
institutional
trust
0.003).
In
higher
trust,
stricter
containment
measures
positively
rates,
both
year
0.019)
and,
albeit
weakly
significant,
0.057).
Furthermore,
negative
share
population
having
received
dose
TFRs
completed
primary
course
(usually
consisting
two
doses)
recovery
0.001).
LARGE
SCALE
DATA
N/A.
LIMITATIONS,
REASONS
FOR
CAUTION
research
is
restricted
relatively
strong
support
policies
government
well
wide
access
modern
contraception.
allow
analyses
key
characteristics,
such
age,
order,
status.
WIDER
IMPLICATIONS
FINDINGS
multi-country
drivers
pandemic.
past,
periods
following
epidemics
health
crises
typically
births.
contrast,
our
gradual
phasing
out
measures,
allowing
return
more
normal
work
life,
contributed
declining
some
countries.
addition,
indicates
women
avoided
pregnancy
completion
protocol.
FUNDING/COMPETING
INTEREST(S)
use
external
funding.
authors
acknowledge
funding
from
their
home
institution,
Vienna
Institute
Demography
Austrian
Academy
Sciences,
Open-Access
Fund
Sciences.
For
purpose
open
access,
have
applied
CC
BY
public
copyright
licence
Author
Accepted
Manuscript
versions
arising
this
submission.
All
declare
conflicts
interest.
Reproductive Medicine and Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The
Japan
Society
of
Obstetrics
and
Gynecology
(JSOG)
registry
gathers
comprehensive
data
from
registered
assisted
reproductive
technology
(ART)
facilities
in
Japan.
Herein,
we
report
2021
ART
cycle
characteristics
outcomes.
Methods
Descriptive
statistics
were
used
to
summarize
analyze
data.
Results
In
2021,
625
participated
the
registry;
27
did
not
conduct
cycles
598
treatment
cycles.
total,
498
140
registered,
there
69
797
neonates
(increases
10.7%
15.5%,
respectively,
previous
year).
number
freeze‐all
vitro
fertilization
(IVF)
intracytoplasmic
sperm
injection
(ICSI)
decreased
2021;
born
was
2268
for
IVF‐embryo
transfer
(ET)
2850
ICSI
Frozen–thawed
ET
(FET)
increased
markedly
2020
(11.2%
increase).
239
428
FET
conducted,
resulting
87
174
pregnancies
64
679
neonates.
For
fresh
transfers,
total
single
ET,
singleton
pregnancy
rate,
live
birth
rates
82.7%,
97.0%,
97.3%;
FET,
these
84.9%,
96.9%,
97.1%.
Conclusions
Japanese
analysis
showed
marked
increases
both
births
year.
Current Opinion in Urology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(3), P. 180 - 186
Published: March 2, 2023
Purpose
of
review
Male
infertility
may
be
secondary
to
male
genital
tract
infection
(MGTI)
in
an
estimated
15%
cases.
In
the
absence
overt
clinical
signs,
evaluation
for
MGTI
beyond
semen
analysis
is
not
well
established.
Therefore,
we
literature
on
and
management
setting
infertility.
Recent
findings
A
set
international
guidelines
recommends
culture
PCR
testing,
but
significance
positive
results
remains
unclear.
Clinical
trials
evaluating
anti-inflammatory
or
antibiotic
treatment
report
improvements
sperm
parameters
leukocytospermia,
data
effect
conception
rates
are
lacking.
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
novel
coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2)
have
been
associated
with
poor
decreased
rates.
Summary
The
finding
leukocytospermia
prompts
further
MGTI,
including
focused
physical
examination.
role
routine
controversial.
Treatment
options
include
anti-inflammatories;
frequent
ejaculation;
antibiotics,
which
should
used
symptoms
microbiological
infection.
SARS-CoV-2
represents
a
subacute
threat
fertility
that
screened
reproductive
history
along
HPV
other
viruses.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 393 - 409
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Female
reproductive
health
has
traditionally
been
an
underrepresented
area
of
research
in
the
drug
delivery
sciences.
This
disparity
is
also
seen
emerging
field
mRNA
therapeutics,
a
class
medicines
that
promises
to
treat
and
prevent
disease
by
upregulating
protein
expression
body.
Here,
we
review
advances
therapies
through
lens
improving
female
health.
Specifically,
begin
our
discussing
fundamental
structure
biochemical
modifications
associated
with
mRNA-based
drugs.
Then,
discuss
various
packaging
technologies,
including
lipid
nanoparticles,
can
be
utilized
protect
transport
drugs
target
cells
Last,
conclude
usage
therapy
for
addressing
pregnancy-related
vaccination
against
sexually
transmitted
diseases
women.
Of
note,
highlight
relevant
clinical
trials
using
while
providing
their
corresponding
National
Clinical
Trial
identifiers.
In
undertaking
this
review,
aim
provide
background
understanding
its
specifically
address
issues
overarching
goal
information
toward
gender
certain
aspects
research.
npj Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: July 20, 2024
Abstract
Uptake
of
the
COVID-19
vaccine
among
pregnant
persons
is
lower
than
general
population.
This
scoping
review
explored
people’s
attitudes
towards
vaccine,
reasons
for
hesitancy,
and
whether
about
vaccines
differ
by
country
origin.
A
was
conducted
across
PubMed,
Embase,
CINHAL,
Scopus.
Inclusion
criteria
were
articles
published
in
English
from
2019–2022
focused
on
vaccination
persons.
Data
analysis
done
via
5Cs
framework
hesitancy:
Constraints,
Complacency,
Calculation,
Confidence,
Collective
Responsibility.
44
extracted.
lack
confidence
safety
most
prevalent
theme
hesitancy
largely
driven
a
access
to
information
as
well
mistrust
medical
professionals.
Meanwhile,
acceptance
mostly
desire
protect
themselves
their
loved
ones.
Overall,
continues
be
high.
Vaccine
primarily
fear
unknown
side
effects
fetuses
along
with
mistrust.
Some
differences
can
seen
between
high
income
low-
middle-income
countries
regarding
showing
that
single
solution
cannot
applied
all
who
are
hesitant.
General
strategies,
however,
utilized
reduce
including
advocating
inclusion
clinical
trials
incorporating
consistent
counseling
during
prenatal
appointments.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 787 - 787
Published: March 19, 2023
The
clinical
management
of
COVID-19
in
pregnant
women,
who
are
considered
a
vulnerable
population,
remains
uncertain
even
as
the
pandemic
subsides.
SARS-CoV-2
affects
individuals
multiple
ways
and
has
been
associated
with
severe
maternal
morbidity
mortality,
well
neonatal
complications.
unique
anatomy
physiology
gestation
make
managing
this
population
complex
challenging
task,
emphasizing
importance
spreading
knowledge
expertise
area.
Therapeutic
interventions
require
distinct
consideration,
taking
into
account
differences
pharmacokinetics,
vertical
transmission,
drug
toxicities,
postnatal
care.
Currently,
there
is
limited
data
on
antiviral
immunomodulating
pharmacotherapy
pregnancy.
Some
medication
shown
to
be
safe
tolerated
among
women
COVID-19;
however,
lack
randomized
trials
studies
patient
evident.
Available
vaccines
effective,
no
evidence
harm
fetus,
embryo
development,
or
short-term
development.
Pregnant
should
counseled
about
risks
infection
informed
available
protect
themselves
their
families.
Effective
treatments
for
not
withheld
from
individuals,
more
research
needed
ensure
best
outcomes.
Immunity Inflammation and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
current
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
impact
of
COVID-19
infection
and
vaccination
on
ovarian
reserve
by
detecting
anti-Mullerian
hormone
(AMH)
level.