Journal de gynécologie, obstétrique et biologie de la reproduction
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Updated clinical recommendations for medical induced abortion procedure. ⋯ Medical abortion is a safe and efficient abortion method up to 14 weeks LMP. To be effective, the drug regimen should be adapted to gestational age. Women should be informed of advantages and disadvantages of the method according to the gestational age and side effects so she can choose the method that fits her best.
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Updated clinical recommendations for medical induced abortion procedure. ⋯ Medical abortion is a safe and efficient abortion method up to 14 weeks LMP. To be effective, the drug regimen should be adapted to gestational age. Women should be informed of advantages and disadvantages of the method according to the gestational age and side effects so she can choose the method that fits her best.
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J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris) · Dec 2016
Review[Neuroprotection for preterm infants with antenatal magnesium sulphate].
To evaluate in preterm born children the neuroprotective benefits and the risks, at short- and long-term outcome, of the antenatal administration of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) in women at imminent risk of preterm delivery. ⋯ It is recommended to administer magnesium sulfate to the women at high risk of imminent preterm birth before 32 WG, whether expected or planned (grade A), with a 4g IV loading dose followed by a maintenance dose of 1g/h for 12hours (professional consensus), the pregnancy is single or multiple, whatever the cause of prematurity (professional consensus).
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J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris) · Dec 2016
Review[Prevention of preterm birth complications by antenatal corticosteroid administration].
To evaluate short- and long-term benefits and risks associated with antenatal administration of a single course of corticosteroids and the related strategies: multiple and rescue courses. ⋯ Antenatal corticosteroid administration is recommended to every woman at risk of preterm delivery before 34 weeks of gestation (grade A). Repeated courses of antenatal corticosteroids are not recommended (grade A). Rescue courses are not recommended (Professional consensus).
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A Zika virus epidemic is currently ongoing in the Americas. This virus is linked to congenital infections with potential severe neurodevelopmental dysfunction. ⋯ Declaration of Zika virus infection is now mandatory in France. Given the available knowledge on Zika virus, we suggest here a review of the current recommendations for management of pregnancy in case of suspicious or infection by Zika virus in a pregnant woman.