In this episode, Antonia and Howard explore the groundbreaking study on treating male partners for bacterial vaginosis, revealing significantly reduced recurrence rates and challenging our traditional understanding of BV pathophysiology.
Plus:
• Evidence doesn't support treating mild gestational hypertension with antihypertensives
• Studies confirm acetaminophen in pregnancy doesn't cause ADHD or autism
• New research questions the benefit of routine postpartum thromboprophylaxis
• The history of heparin and coumadin
00:00:34 Treating Mild Hypertension in Pregnancy
00:06:14 Distinguishing Chronic vs. Gestational Hypertension
00:15:46 Male Partner Treatment for Recurring BV
00:27:09 Understanding Bacterial Vaginosis Pathophysiology
00:35:42 Ineffective Treatments and Alternative Approaches
00:53:04 Tylenol in Pregnancy: Debunking ADHD Claims
00:58:02 Postpartum Thromboprophylaxis: Evidence Against Overuse
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