Review
Environmental Sciences
J. M. Wright, A. L. Lee, K. M. Rappazzo, H. Ru, E. G. Radke, T. F. Bateson
Summary: A systematic review of 34 studies found that each ln PFNA increase was associated with a mean decrease in birth weight (BWT) of 32.9 grams. The impact of PFNA on BWT varied depending on the timing of sample collection and study confidence. Studies that collected samples in earlier pregnancy periods showed smaller BWT deficits, while those with mid- to late-pregnancy or post-partum samples showed larger deficits.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Annemieke Hoek, Zheng Wang, Anne M. van Oers, Henk Groen, Astrid E. P. Cantineau
Summary: Obesity can negatively impact natural fertility in both men and women, as well as pregnancy chances. Lifestyle intervention is recommended as the first-line treatment for obesity, with or without medical treatments. Investigating the effects of lifestyle intervention on reproductive outcomes is crucial.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Richard S. Legro, Karl R. Hansen, Michael P. Diamond, Anne Z. Steiner, Christos Coutifaris, Marcelle I. Cedars, Kathleen M. Hoeger, Rebecca Usadi, Erica B. Johnstone, Daniel J. Haisenleder, Robert A. Wild, Kurt T. Barnhart, Jennifer Mersereau, J. C. Trussell, Stephen A. Krawetz, Penny M. Kris-Etherton, David B. Sarwer, Nanette Santoro, Esther Eisenberg, Hao Huang, Heping Zhang, Reproductive Medicine Network
Summary: The study indicates that a preconception intensive lifestyle intervention for weight loss did not improve fertility or birth outcomes compared to an exercise intervention without targeted weight loss. Improvement in metabolic health may not translate into improved female fecundity.
Review
Oncology
Matteo Lambertini, Eva Blondeaux, Marco Bruzzone, Marta Perachino, Richard A. Anderson, Evandro de Azambuja, Philip D. Poorvu, Hee Jeong Kim, Cynthia Villarreal-Garza, Barbara Pistilli, Ines Vaz-Luis, Cristina Saura, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Maria Alice Franzoi, Chiara Sertoli, Marcello Ceppi, Hatem A. Azim, Frederic Amant, Isabelle Demeestere, Lucia Del Mastro, Ann H. Partridge, Olivia Pagani, Fedro A. Peccatori
Summary: This study found that breast cancer survivors are less likely to have a subsequent pregnancy compared to the general population, and they face higher risks during pregnancy, especially among those who have received chemotherapy. However, compared to breast cancer patients without subsequent pregnancy, those who become pregnant have better disease-free survival and overall survival rates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tiechao Ruan, Yan Yue, Wenting Lu, Ruixi Zhou, Tao Xiong, Yin Jiang, Junjie Ying, Jun Tang, Jing Shi, Hua Wang, Guoguang Xiao, Jinhui Li, Yi Qu, Dezhi Mu
Summary: Exposure to low ambient temperature during pregnancy increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth. Pregnant women in late pregnancy and those exposed to extremely low temperatures are more likely to experience preterm births. Pregnant women living in medium or hot areas and Asians and Blacks are more susceptible to the effects of low ambient temperature than those in cold areas and Caucasians.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yeyi Zhu, Monique M. Hedderson, Susan D. Brown, Sylvia E. Badon, Juanran Feng, Charles P. Quesenberry, Assiamira Ferrara
Summary: A healthy prenatal lifestyle with multiple low-risk modifiable factors was associated with lower risk of preterm birth. The combination of healthy weight, high-quality diet, and low-to-moderate stress showed a significant decrease in PTB risk. Strategies focusing on these low-risk factors may help mitigate the risk of preterm birth.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Dingfeng Zhang, Taniya S. Nagpal, Cristina Silva-Jose, Miguel Sanchez-Polan, Javier Gil-Ares, Ruben Barakat
Summary: This article summarizes the effects of physical activity during pregnancy on fetal development and newborn birth weight. The study found that physical activity during pregnancy can reduce the risk of macrosomia, but no other significant effects were found.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cheng-Yang Hu, Xiao-Jing Yang, Si-Yu Gui, Kun Ding, Kai Huang, Yuan Fang, Zheng-Xuan Jiang, Xiu-Jun Zhang
Summary: The study found a potential positive association between residential greenness and several birth outcomes. However, further research is needed to replicate these findings and explore their implications in more detail, given the moderate to high between-study heterogeneity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hugo G. Winter, Daniel L. Rolnik, Ben W. J. Mol, Sophia Torkel, Simon Alesi, Aya Mousa, Nahal Habibi, Thais R. Silva, Tin Oi Cheung, Chau Thien Tay, Alejandra Quinteros, Jessica A. Grieger, Lisa J. Moran
Summary: This study examined the effect of different dietary patterns on fertility outcomes in both naturally conceiving populations and those requiring assisted reproductive technology (ART). The results showed conflicting findings, but suggested that adherence to the Mediterranean diet and various healthy diets could improve pregnancy and live birth rates.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Litwin, Jan Bembenek, Agnieszka Antos, Iwona Kurkowska-Jastrzebska, Adam Przybylkowski, Marta Skowronska, Lukasz Smolinski, Anna Czlonkowska
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on pregnancy outcomes in women with Wilson's disease. The results showed that anti-copper treatment was the main factor leading to successful pregnancies, and untreated patients were more prone to spontaneous abortions.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jyotsna Pundir, Chiara Achilli, Priya Bhide, Luca Sabatini, Richard S. Legro, Luk Rombauts, Helena Teede, Arri Coomarasamy, Javier Zamora, Shakila Thangaratinam
Summary: There is no evidence that letrozole increases the risk of congenital foetal malformation or pregnancy loss compared with clomiphene, natural conception or other fertility agents, to warrant warning against its use. Given its therapeutic benefits and lack of evidence of harm to the foetus, clinicians should consider letrozole as first-line agent for ovulation induction.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sughashini Murugesu, Lorraine S. Kasaven, Aviva Petrie, Anusiya Vaseekaran, Benjamin P. Jones, Timothy Bracewell-Milnes, Jennifer F. Barcroft, Karen J. Grewal, Natalie Getreu, Nicolas Galazis, Flavia Sorbi, Srdjan Saso, Jara Ben-Nagi
Summary: Infertility affects a significant proportion of couples, with male factor infertility accounting for 30% of cases. This meta-analysis study finds that paternal age has a notable impact on rates of pregnancy, live birth, and miscarriage, emphasizing the need to consider both maternal and paternal age when planning a family.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marisa A. Patti, Noelle B. Henderson, Priya Gajjar, Melissa Eliot, Medina Jackson-Browne, Joseph M. Braun
Summary: The results of the study suggest a stronger inverse association between triclosan exposure and infant birth weight in populations with higher triclosan exposure, but no significant association with GA-standardized birth weight.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Siti Helmyati, Maria Wigati, Muhammad Hafizh Hariawan, Erri Larene Safika, Mira Dewi, Cindra Tri Yuniar, Trias Mahmudiono
Summary: This study examined the association between maternal health behaviors and neonatal outcomes among the Indonesian population through a meta-analysis. The results showed that pregnant women with incomplete antenatal care had a higher risk of low birth weight and neonatal mortality, and those who were passively exposed to smoking were also at higher risk of low birth weight.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cheryce L. Harrison, Helena Teede, Nadia Khan, Siew Lim, Ayushi Chauhan, Sheila Drakeley, Lisa Moran, Jacqueline Boyle
Summary: This systematic review evaluated clinical practice guidelines for weight management and weight-related behaviors across preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. The study found significant variability in quality and recommendations, emphasizing the need for robust, comprehensive, and high quality guidelines to guide healthy lifestyle and weight management during these formative reproductive life stages.
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alicia R. Jones, Peter R. Ebeling, Helena Teede, Frances Milat, Amanda J. Vincent
CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Alayna Carrandi, Yanan Hu, Shae Karger, Katherine E. Eddy, Joshua P. Vogel, Cheryce L. Harrison, Emily Callander
Summary: As the integration of digital health into maternity care and the use of personal digital technology among pregnant women increase, it is important to investigate the cost-effectiveness of mHealth interventions used during pregnancy and the quality of cost-effectiveness studies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adina Y. Lang, Cheryce L. Harrison, Jacqueline A. Boyle
Summary: The study found that most pregnant women access preconception health information, with a focus on topics such as healthy weight, diet, folic acid, and multivitamin supplementation. Preferred sources of information include health professionals like general practitioners (74%) and the internet (66%), although engagement with these sources varies.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maureen Makama, Arul Earnest, Siew Lim, Helen Skouteris, Briony Hill, Helena Teede, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Wendy J. Brown, Allison M. Hodge, Lisa J. Moran
Summary: Childbearing is associated with increased weight and energy intake, decreased physical activity, improved diet quality, and reduced sitting time. More research is needed to improve weight, energy intake, and physical activity in women of childbearing age.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kate Rassie, Rinky Giri, Anju E. Joham, Helena Teede, Aya Mousa
Summary: Women with maternal pregestational diabetes mellitus or polycystic ovary syndrome are at increased risk of pregnancy complications and suboptimal lactation outcomes. Prolactin levels may be lower in pregnancies affected by type 1 diabetes mellitus, but data is limited for polycystic ovary syndrome or type 2 diabetes pregnancy. Lactation difficulties in women with pre-existing metabolic disease before pregnancy are well-described, but the relationship to prolactin remains unclear. Further well-designed studies are needed to clarify the associations between pre-existing maternal metabolic disease and prolactin dynamics in pregnancy and postpartum.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Heidi Turon, Luke Wolfenden, Meghan Finch, Sam McCrabb, Shaan Naughton, Sean R. O'Connor, Ana Renda, Emily Webb, Emma Doherty, Eloise Howse, Cheryce L. Harrison, Penelope Love, Natasha Smith, Rachel Sutherland, Sze Lin Yoong
Summary: This scoping review aimed to identify and describe the scientific literature examining strategies to disseminate public health evidence related to the prevention of non-communicable diseases. Of the 107 included studies, only 14% directly tested dissemination strategies using experimental designs. The findings highlight the need for more experimental studies to analyze and evaluate the effect of different sources, messages, and target audiences on the uptake of public health evidence.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Maria Forslund, Johanna Melin, Simon Alesi, Terhi Piltonen, Daniela Romualdi, Chau Thien Tay, Selma Witchel, Alexia Pena, Aya Mousa, Helena Teede
Summary: This systematic review found that combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) can improve cycle regularity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but there is limited evidence for other benefits or potential adverse effects. The study emphasizes the lack of research in PCOS and calls for prioritization of core reproductive, metabolic, and psychological outcomes.
CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Margaret McGowan, Siew Lim, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Cheryce L. Harrison, Joanne Enticott, Helena Teede, Stephanie Cowan, Lisa J. Moran
Summary: This study investigated the impact of 2020 COVID-19 restrictions on weight, physical activity, diet, and psychological distress for Australians with PCOS. The results showed that individuals with PCOS gained more weight, were less likely to meet physical activity recommendations, and had higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages compared to those without PCOS, but there were no differences in psychological distress.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Johanna Melin, Maria Forslund, Simon Alesi, Terhi Piltonen, Daniela Romualdi, Poli Mara Spritzer, Chau Thien Tay, Alexia Pena, Selma Feldman Witchel, Aya Mousa, Helena Teede
Summary: This review evaluates the effectiveness of metformin and lifestyle modification compared with placebo in the management of PCOS and will inform the forthcoming, 2023 evidence-based PCOS guidelines. The results showed that metformin can reduce body mass index, insulin resistance, fasting glucose, waist-hip ratio, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides in PCOS patients. Therefore, metformin should be considered as an efficacious adjunct to lifestyle interventions in adults with PCOS, especially for those with a higher BMI.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Helena J. Teede, Chau Thien Tay, Joop J. E. Laven, Anuja Dokras, Lisa J. Moran, Terhi T. Piltonen, Michael F. Costello, Jacky Boivin, Leanne M. Redman, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Robert J. Norman, Aya Mousa, Anju E. Joham, Internat PCOS Network
Summary: The 2023 International Guideline for the Assessment and Management of PCOS provides clear advice on best practice based on the best available evidence, expert input, and consumer preferences. It includes 254 recommendations and practice points to improve the care and outcomes for PCOS patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chau Thien Tay, Deborah Loxton, Mahnaz Khomami, Helena Teede, Cheryce L. Harrison, Anju E. Joham
Summary: During the preconception period, women with PCOS had higher prevalence of medical conditions such as obesity, depression, anxiety, and infertility, as well as engaged in more unhealthy lifestyle behaviors compared to women without PCOS.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Rachel Laws, Helle Terkildsen Maindal, Helena Teede, Cheryce Harrison, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe, Aisling Geraghty, Cristina Campoy, Mercedes G. Bermudez, Laura Pirhonen, Christy Burden, Anna Davies, Ditte Hjorth Laursen, Timothy Skinner
Summary: This study aims to explore the feasibility and implementation of the B2B&Me intervention and investigate its effectiveness in women at risk of gestational diabetes.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alayna Carrandi, Melanie Hayman, Cheryce L. Harrison
Summary: Pregnant women are increasingly using apps for supporting healthy lifestyles and managing medical conditions. Concerns over the credibility and safety of content within these apps have been growing. This study systematically and thematically consolidates safety considerations in reviews evaluating pregnancy-specific apps.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rhonda M. Garad, Mahnaz Bahri-Khomami, Maureen Busby, Tania S. Burgert, Jacky Boivin, Helena J. Teede
Summary: This review examines gender-sensitive language in sexual and reproductive health guidelines and highlights significant gaps in its usage. Recognizing the importance of gender diversity in research, clinical practices, and societal norms, it emphasizes the need to balance inclusivity and biological accuracy. Future research should focus on systemic approaches in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
SEMINARS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)