AOGS's Podcast

Endometriosis or adenomyosis is associated with persistently increased risks of breast and epithelial ovarian cancers, especially clear cell, endometrioid, and low-grade serous subtypes.

Louise Moberg, Xinjun Li, Filip Herbst, Filip Jansåker, Arturas Dobilas, Kristina Sundquist, Christer Borgfeldt

First published: 14 May 2026

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70223

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

The Manchester procedure is a safe, effective option for uterine prolapse, offering favorable clinical, financial, and perioperative outcomes compared with other surgical techniques for uterine prolapse.

Sophia Elissaoui, Meryam El Issaoui, Niels Klarskov, Karen Husby

First published: 13 April 2026

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70209

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

The occurrence of co-twin death after single intra-uterine fetal death in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies complicated by twin anemia polycythemia sequence appears low, while cerebral abnormalities detected either pre- or post-natally occur in 10%–15% of cases.

Marina Piergianni, Asma Khalil, Giuseppe Rizzo, Ilenia Mappa, Lorenza Della Valle, Hiba J. Mustafa, Alberto Galindo, Alireza A. Shamshisaz, Francesco D'Antonio

First published: 09 May 2026

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70189

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

Concerns persist that combined oral contraceptives or progestin-only pills may negatively affect psychological well-being or sexual function in endometriosis. Current evidence indicates these agents do not meaningfully worsen psychological or sexual outcomes and are generally well tolerated when pain improves.

Noemi Salmeri, Martina Piccini, Francesca Caprara, Edgardo Somigliana, Paola Viganò, Paolo Vercellini

First published: 12 March 2026

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70183

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

In this retrospective cohort study, cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, but not under neuraxial anesthesia, was associated with a higher risk of a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder compared to natural delivery.

Aviv Ben Kish, Yair Binyamin, Analya Michaelovski, Gal Meiri, Idan Menashe

First published: 11 February 2026

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70150

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

Artificial intelligence applied to blind ultrasound sweeps offers a promising and scalable solution to improve access to prenatal diagnostics, especially in settings with limited availability of trained sonographers and conventional imaging infrastructure.

Johanna Schott, Melanie Wilmes, Adeline Walter, Ruben Plöger, Ingo Gottschalk, Tanja Groten, Florian Recker

First published: 22 January 2026

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70147

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

Endometriosis has been associated with chronic inflammation and an atherogenic lipid profile. Studies report increased risks of stroke and coronary heart disease in women with endometriosis, highlighting the importance of considering cardiovascular prevention strategies for these women.

Iphigénie Cavadias, Lorraine Maitrot-Mantelet, Sandrine Perol, Mathilde Bourdon, Pietro Santulli, Louis Marcellin, Charles Chapron, Geneviève Plu-Bureau

First published: 27 November 2025

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70104

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

Turner syndrome poses a rising global health burden, largely driven by population growth, with marked disparities between high- and low-SDI regions, underscoring the urgent need for equitable prevention, diagnosis, and care strategies worldwide.

Xicui Long, Yong Hu, Mingjie Wu, Lijuan Yang, Wenjiao Jin, Xuesong Han

First published: 07 November 2025

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70082

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

Almost half of the cohort of endometrial cancer in women ≤50 has obesity. The prognosis in this cohort is generally excellent. Half of the deaths were due to non-cancer causes, emphasizing the need for a focus on overall health.

Chrysanthos Ioannou, Cecilia Malmsten, Per Ehn, Erik Holmberg, Pernilla Dahm-Kähler, Karin Stålberg

First published: 14 November 2025

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70095

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0

There is a lack of data on outcomes following IOL for different medical indications. We found an increased relative risk of cesarean versus spontaneous vaginal birth after IOL due to large fetus, post-term pregnancy, preeclampsia/hypertension, and diabetes compared to PROM.

Lisa Tangnes Leeves, Trond Melbye Michelsen, Anne Flem Jacobsen, Aslak Vimme Solhoff, Nina Gunnes, Ingvil Krarup Sørbye

First published: 30 September 2025

 https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70060

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16000412/0/0