Episode 9.8 Rethinking Bacterial Vaginosis and More!

Thinking About Ob/Gyn

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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Chapters

1. Episode 9.8 Rethinking Bacterial Vaginosis and More! (00:00:00)

2. Treating Mild Hypertension in Pregnancy (00:00:34)

3. Distinguishing Chronic vs. Gestational Hypertension (00:06:14)

4. Male Partner Treatment for Recurring BV (00:15:46)

5. Understanding Bacterial Vaginosis Pathophysiology (00:27:09)

6. Ineffective Treatments and Alternative Approaches (00:35:42)

7. Tylenol in Pregnancy: Debunking ADHD Claims (00:53:04)

8. Postpartum Thromboprophylaxis: Evidence Against Overuse (00:58:02)